5902 Mountainclimb Dr Unit #A1, Austin, TX 78731

Back up offers accepted! UNFORGETTABLE, UNEXPECTED, UNPARALLELED! Tucked away in coveted Northwest Hills, this condo/townhome defies expectations w/abundant natural light & soaring ceilings. The expansive living area features a stunning fireplace & floor-to-ceiling windows w/sliding glass door opening to an outdoor retreat. A majestic live oak tree shades the deck overlooking an enormous private pool. The second living room looks onto a picturesque courtyard w/fountain. An entertainer’s delight, the bar features a granite countertop & copper sink. Past the breathtaking stairway is the dining room w/another wall of windows & sliding glass doors opening onto the deck. The dining area flows seamlessly into the open kitchen, featuring honed granite counters, stunning Carrera marble backsplash & wine bar. Updated w/Trex decking in 2022, the deck provides space for dining, living, & features a custom railing. Both deck & home provide a stunning view of the lap pool & second fountain. The outdoor space is truly magical. 1st floor showcases hardwood floors, w/stylish grey leopard Stanton carpet on the stairway, leading up to hardwood & cozy Berber carpet upstairs.The primary bedroom is vast w/vaulted ceilings, a walk-in closet, & stunning bathroom. A wall of floor-to-ceiling windows & a sliding door opens to a balcony overlooking the deck & swimming pool. The primary bathroom dazzles w/marble counters, exquisite tile work, walk-in shower, separate bathtub & high-end fixtures. 2 additional bedrooms are situated upstairs, sharing a convenient Jack-&-Jill bathroom. One of these rooms is currently a workout space. The bathroom features lovely tile work, a honed marble counter & spectacular walk-in shower. The third bedroom has a vaulted ceiling, private balcony & dual closets. Every closet is outfitted w/custom Elfa shelving systems. This home blends a private retreat with a perfect venue for memorable celebrations. It feels like a single-family home—seeing is believing!

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.