6706 Fort Davis Cv Unit #B, Austin, TX 78731

Rare Find: Affordable Luxury on a Half Acre in Prestigious Northwest Hills

Looking for that sweet spot between peaceful Hill Country living and quick access to the city? You’ve found it. Tucked away at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in one of Austin’s most coveted neighborhoods, Northwest Hills, this upgraded half-duplex is full of charm, space, and sunshine.

Set on an oversized lot of more than half an acre, this home offers rare breathing room in the city and backs up to the scenic 12-acre Cat Mountain greenbelt—giving you direct access to nature, privacy, and outdoor space. Enjoy coffee on the top deck or let the dogs run in your hidden backyard oasis.

Inside, the main level shines with huge windows that fill the open floor plan with natural light. The living area features a designer fireplace, built-in bookshelves, and a cozy window-side sitting area perfect for relaxing. The kitchen includes granite counters, upgraded appliances, and ample storage, flowing seamlessly into the dining and living areas for easy entertaining.

Downstairs are three spacious bedrooms, including an oversized primary suite with a huge walk-in closet and spa-like bath. One guest room opens to the back deck through French doors, offering ideal indoor-outdoor living. Other perks include a new HVAC system, an oversized two-car garage, and zoning to the award-winning Anderson School District.

Surrounded by multi-million-dollar homes, this home offers peace, style, and location. Whether you're looking to live or invest, this rare find checks all the boxes. Love this property so much you think you'll never find another like it? You're in luck—purchase the entire building, including both Unit A and Unit B, in one simple transaction!

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.