6211 Bon Terra Dr, Austin, TX 78731

Amazing Luxury Contemporary Tree House Living in Prestigious Northwest/Highland Hills neighborhood. The sweet spot for Austin living. This must be seen in person to appreciate. Even the photographer told me her photos will not do this home justice. Beautiful interior finishes. Windows that are so impressive it is hard to describe with just words on a page. 2 flexible living spaces on the main level; family/game room/study off the kitchen and a living/family room overlooking the back yard, outdoor seating areas, and the wooded wet weather creek. Center island kitchen with an abundance of cabinets and prep countertop space. Separate butler’s room/pantry with work/desk area. Primary Bedroom ensuite on the main level recently updated with a view of the trees while either lounging in bed or relaxing while you soak in the tub is one to be enjoyed. Roof and 1st level HVAC replaced 2022. Designed by Charles Travis. Backs to peaceful wet weather creek. Upscale neighborhood with an outstanding location, easy access to Downtown Austin, Zilker Park, Barton Springs, Lake Austin as well as the Domain area for employment, shopping, and recreation.

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.