6221 Edwards Mountain Cv, Austin, TX 78731

Must see to appreciate this 2 story home with greenspace views that is nestled in greenery and offers a sense of privacy and tranquility. The light and bright open floor plan with high ceilings and stunning wood floors throughout provide a warm solid surface for relaxing or entertaining. The expansive great room with a modern fireplace and built-in cabinetry with shelving flows to an open kitchen and breakfast area. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, a center island and ample storage with lower shelving pull-outs that is perfect for the inspired home chef. Off the kitchen is a flex room with an en-suite full bathroom that can serve as additional living, media or 5th bedroom. The striking office has extensive built-ins and wood paneling for an ideal work space. The main level offers an additional bedroom with exterior access plus an adjacent full bathroom. Retreat upstairs to a expansive primary bedroom with sitting area and hill country views plus an en-suite bath that is updated and spa-like with two closets. The spacious deck with a newly added pergola and fan is the perfect extension to this home providing outdoor living space, ideal for morning coffee or tranquil evenings relaxing or entertaining. This desirable community and location is just minutes away from downtown, nearby parks and all that Austin has to offer. See available list of improvements.

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.