6011 Marquesa Dr, Austin, TX 78731

MULTIPLE OFFERS RECEIVED. This stunning 4 bedroom 3.5 bath home with separate office is located on a quiet tree-lined street in Shin oak Valley, North West Hills. It offers a perfect combination of custom finishes and practical design. The home has been meticulously taken care of, offering approximately 3108 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space which includes a side entry garage and a flat front yard and driveway. This is a very unique feature for Shin oak Valley. The bright and airy living area is filled with a view of many trees and a view of the greenbelt, creating an ideal private indoor-outdoor living experience. The impressive kitchen offers custom cabinets, granite countertops and a thoughtfully designed layout with plenty of storage that any cook would love. There is also a separate utility room with more storage. The main level boasts a spacious owners retreat complete with fireplace, area for a reading nook, and a beautifully designed bathroom with a a free floating tub and custom tile decoration. Upstairs there are 3 extra bedooms, and 2 full bathrooms, providing ample space for family members or guests. One of the rooms is large and perfect for another living area. Don't miss out on the chance to experience elegance, style and luxury in this sought after neighborhood.

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.