6600 Valleyside Rd Unit #A-2, Austin, TX 78731

Stunning first-floor 2 bedroom condo in the desirable Valleyside Place Condos community just blocks away from the highly coveted Doss Elementary School! This beautiful condo offers comfortable living, modern design elements, and incredible scenic views of the surrounding nature. Sunlight fills the home courtesy of the large windows while the new (2021) luxury vinyl-plank flooring creates a warm and welcoming environment. The living room is spacious with built-ins and a cozy wood-burning fireplace that provides comfort during the wintertime. Host festive dinner parties in the dining room complete with a gorgeous modern chandelier. The open-concept floorplan allows you to entertain family and friends with ease. The kitchen offers a functional design with an abundance of cabinetry for storage and counter space for preparing meals, as well as quality stainless-steel appliances including a freestanding electric range. The luxury vinyl-plank flooring extends into the primary bedroom with a ceiling fan and an en-suite equipped with a large single vanity, a fantastic walk-in closet, and a bathtub to relax in after a long day. The second bedroom is a great size with charming sliding glass doors that lead to the back patio where you can have a private place to relax or entertain guests. The second bedroom would also make a great home office for those who work remotely! There is also a covered front patio where you can sip your morning coffee and breathe in the fresh air all while enjoying the scenic view of the sunrise poking above the mature trees. The unit is located at the rear of the complex for ultimate privacy and is conveniently located just 10 minutes from The Domain, 15 minutes from Downtown Austin, and just a few miles from all the good restaurants and coffee shops on W. Anderson, N. Burnet, and N. Lamar. NEW HVAC in 2020! You don't want to miss this one - schedule a showing today! HOA covers:water, sewer, trash, recycling, pool maintenance, lawn and irrigation

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.