5817 Westmont Dr, Austin, TX 78731

This beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom ranch-style home offers an exceptional blend of modern convenience and timeless 1960s charm. Featuring two spacious living rooms and two dining areas, the flexible floor plan is ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. Architectural details and built-ins throughout maintain the home’s original character while seamlessly integrating with contemporary updates. The kitchen boasts a versatile stove with both gas and electric hookups, while the cozy gas fireplace ensures warmth and ambiance, even during the toughest weather (it stood strong through the "snowpocalypse"). Enjoy peaceful outdoor living in a serene, traffic-free setting — the deck overlooks a tranquil backyard, and you can’t hear the noise of 2222 from the outdoor space. Just two houses down, you'll find the 1- and 2-mile greenbelt trails for walking or biking. With convenient back roads to avoid Mopac, easy access to I-35, and proximity to shopping, downtown Austin, Mount Bonnell, hiking, schools, restaurants, and more, this location truly offers the best of both worlds. Nestled in a quiet, tree-lined neighborhood with three dead-end streets, this home provides ultimate privacy and a sense of seclusion. The expansive backyard features a multi-level layout with a large deck and an incredible pool, perfect for both relaxing and entertaining. Enjoy stunning sunrises by the pool and picturesque sunsets from the front porch. Whether you're hosting intimate gatherings or large parties of up to 50 guests, this home can accommodate it all. The downstairs apartment, with a separate entrance and a full bath, is a versatile space that could serve as a guest house, office, or even a rental unit. This is a rare opportunity to own a gorgeous home in one of Austin’s most desirable neighborhoods. Come see this stunning property today!

Northwest Hills is a family neighborhood in 78731, built in the 1960s-80s on wooded half-acre lots between MoPac and Loop 360. Median home price $1.19M. Austin ISD schools — Doss Elementary and Murchison Middle rank among the district's best. 12 minutes to UT campus, 15 to downtown.

The housing stock is predominantly single-story ranch and split-level homes on lots averaging 0.3-0.5 acres with mature live oak and cedar canopy. Most original homes are 1,800-3,000 sq ft. A renovation wave has been updating kitchens and adding square footage without tearing down — the lot sizes accommodate additions well. Active listings typically number 15-25 at any given time.

Daily life revolves around the schools and the outdoors. Bull Creek for weekend wading, Mount Bonnell for sunset hikes (8 minutes from the neighborhood), Northwest District Park for soccer and the playground. Far West corridor handles weeknight dining — Saffron, 5280 Burger, Yamas. The Arboretum and Domain are 10 minutes north for shopping. HEB on Far West is the neighborhood grocery hub.

What makes Northwest Hills the family value play in Central Austin: Doss/Murchison school quality at roughly half the Eanes ISD price point, lot sizes that rival Westlake, and a 15-minute commute that beats the suburbs. The tradeoff is Austin ISD (good but not Eanes) and 1960s-80s housing stock that often needs updating.