6009 Marquesa Dr, Austin, TX 78731

This stunning, fully renovated home is nestled at the foot of Northwest Hills in the desirable 78731 zip code, located near downtown Austin. This four bedroom, four and one-half bath home was meticulously designed by local interior design firm Bespoke Design Co., completed in 2021. A private oasis on less than one acre and the property backs up with direct access to the Dry Creek Greenbelt. The home features high-end designer finishes throughout, including European white oak flooring, marble and quartzite natural stones, a luxury range imported from Italy and custom, steel-framed glass doors. The first floor features three living spaces, including the bonus room complete with an en-suite bath, allowing it to double as a generous guest suite or an opportunity for a first-floor primary suite. The second level includes four bedrooms, including the primary with an en-suite bath, a walk-in closet with a built-in wardrobe and a private balcony for yet another opportunity to take in the serene greenbelt views. Approximately 220 square feet of fully finished, air-conditioned space with a private full bath, it could also function as an income-generating property or future pool house. Plans for a pool were previously drawn and available. The recently landscaped yard boasts a fully-fenced front yard and terraced backyard shaded by a giant live oak offering ample space, while the two-story deck offers numerous opportunities for outdoor living space. Do not miss your chance to own this special property!*Buyer to verify total square footage and deed restrictions *All Furniture is available for purchase as non-reality items

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.