5907 Overlook Dr, Austin, TX 78731

With .7 acres of land and views that overlook downtown Austin, this 2,955 sq ft home plus basement is ready to be reimagined. Nestled among the trees, this property offers the opportunity to update the interior to your liking or start fresh and build new on the gorgeous lot. This classic brick home has great bones and a functional floor plan that only needs cosmetic updates, new windows, and new floors to be a showcase property. Soaring ceilings and a wall of windows in the living room frame the sprawling downtown view for your enjoyment, or you can repair the deck so that you can have a nightcap while taking in the sparkling downtown skyline under the stars. Thoughtful trimming of the trees could further expand the view; consult with an arborist to see what is possible. The formal dining area opens to the living room, allowing you to take in the fantastic views over dinner. Bay windows in the sizable adjoining kitchen and informal dining room overlook the treetops and again offer views of downtown. Also situated on the main floor is the primary bedroom suite with expansive views and a private entrance to the back deck. An en-suite bathroom features a double vanity, large tub, glass front shower with bench, and two walk in closets. Another bedroom is also located on the main floor and has an arched window overlooking the front yard. The spacious hall bath features a double vanity, bath/shower combo, and extra storage. Head upstairs and you'll find two more bedrooms with large windows and private access to the upstairs deck. Take your pick of the panoramic views -- one bedroom looks out over lush green treetops, and the other offers sights of Austin’s skyline. These bedrooms share a hall bath with a large vanity and a bath/shower combination. There's also a large unfinished area downstairs that is ready to be turned into a media room or game room. While not included in the square footage, completion of the downstairs will further expand your livable space.

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.