6324 Bon Terra Dr, Austin, TX 78731

Rarely does a home combine this level of space, luxury, privacy, and location. Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac in highly sought-after Northwest Hills, this fully remodeled 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath residence offers nearly half an acre of outdoor living just minutes from central Austin and only 10 minutes from downtown. Step through the grand two-story foyer into a light-filled floor plan with soaring 10-foot ceilings and generously sized living spaces designed for both everyday living and entertaining. The main level features an elegant formal living room with bay windows, a spacious dining room, an inviting family room, and a chef-inspired kitchen with new quartz countertops, a large center island, and breakfast area. A private guest suite with en-suite bath, large laundry room, and powder bath complete the first floor. A stunning curved staircase leads to four additional bedrooms, including an exceptional primary suite with a spacious bedroom, private sitting area, custom-designed bath featuring a walk-in two-person shower, and three walk-in closets. The sitting room and an additional bedroom both provide direct access to the expansive backyard deck. One secondary bedroom offers an en-suite bath, while another features a dual-access bath. Set on nearly half an acre, the backyard has been transformed into a private retreat with a large deck, mature trees, native landscaping, dedicated play space, and room to relax! Beneath the deck, a covered outdoor living area with ceiling fans creates the perfect setting for grilling, dining, and entertaining. Extensively updated throughout, this turnkey home features high-end flooring, epoxy-coated garage floors, a high-capacity tankless water heater, updated fixtures, ceiling fans, faucets, 11.5 kW electric vehicle charger and more. Additional highlights include an integrated smart home and security system, top-rated schools, no HOA fees and exceptional indoor-outdoor living in one of Austin's most desirable neighborhoods.

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.