6100 Marquesa Dr, Austin, TX 78731

Beautifully updated in the heart of Highland Hills | Shinoak Valley on a third of an acre with striking curb appeal. Tucked down Marquesa Drive, this stately, well-cared-for traditional home features new hickory hardwood floors on the main and secondary floors (no carpet), new tile by the laundry, as well as new, professional interior and exterior Benjamin Moore paint, fresh lighting fixtures, new ceiling fans, updated kitchen, recently installed Bosch HVAC system, Ring doorbell, and more. The updated, gourmet kitchen features new stainless steel appliances, freshly painted cabinets, new lighting, and fun, crisp, white tile countertops. The breakfast area overlooks the beautifully landscaped backyard and is perfect for morning coffee. The first floor features two living rooms- the main family room which includes built-in shelves and a fireplace and the second, front living room which includes wood shutters and would be ideal to use as a large office or a playroom. Other features on the main floor include the formal dining room, gourmet kitchen, breakfast area, laundry area, powder bath, a wet bar, and a beautiful outdoor patio and deck. The second floor includes three nicely-sized bedrooms, including the primary, as well as two full baths. The landscaped backyard boasts room for a pool or an addition. Mature trees provide great shade. Tree/topo available. Highland Park Elementary, Lamar Middle, and McCallum High School.

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.