6502 Mesa Dr, Austin, TX 78731

Welcome home to 6502 Mesa Drive, where spectacular views of the hill country and bountiful natural light grace every room. This mid-century modern architectural gem, perched on the canyon's edge of coveted Northwest Hills, invites you to dream of warm sunrise-lit mornings and nights entertaining under the stars. Floor-to-ceiling windows line the great room, accented by huge wood beams on the vaulted ceiling and a commanding rock wall fireplace. The kitchen is a gourmet chef's delight with tons of storage, featuring a Sub-Zero fridge, bar area with new wine fridge, and double oven, with new backsplash and floor tile. The secluded primary suite is a true oasis, including two walk-in closets and a stunning, completely remodeled, en-suite bathroom with a huge shower and luxurious soaking tub, two vanities and endless storage. The second main-level bedroom has an en-suite bath that features a jetted tub with tile surround and granite counters. Both main-level bedrooms boast views to the West and open to the wraparound balcony. The lower level has a spacious open living room with floor-to-ceiling windows and three bedrooms plus a full bathroom with double vanity and oversized bathtub. This level opens up to the fully fenced backyard, with a rock path to the playscape and trampoline on the lower level, both of which convey. The dedicated laundry room boasts counter space with a sink and plenty of storage. The washer and dryer both convey. Two car garage with lots of storage and extra room for workshop/studio/freezer. School choices include the new Doss Elementary, Murchison MS, and Anderson IB HS as well as private schools. Easy access to major thoroughfares Mopac, Capital of Texas Hwy and minutes from the Domain, Whole Foods, JCC, FC/Q2 Stadium, Arboretum, Trader Joe’s, downtown, UT and the upcoming Uptown ATX, Austin’s “second downtown”. Come imagine your life in this breathtaking home and lively neighborhood community.

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.