6708 Valburn Dr, Austin, TX 78731

Stunning panoramic Hill Country views await you from this custom Mark Dawson Home. The contemporary architecture was brilliantly designed with luxury finishes, warm natural woods and stones, massive steel-framed windows and doors. The owner upgraded to the next level with their touches and improvements. A five bedrooms, four bath, one powder room, two living areas, a flex room, two covered patios for indoor/outdoor living, and a recently completed in-ground pool and spa. The well-appointed chef’s kitchen features smart Jenn Air stainless appliances, ample cabinet space, and a built-in coffee station - bar area. An expansive island with a breakfast bar is the center of everything and flows into the living room. Built-in bookcases border a gas fireplace surrounded by a stone accent wall. As you enter the home, you will find high ceilings, abundant natural light and breathtaking views. The primary suite is on the main level and shares the same exceptional view as the kitchen, living room, and covered patio. Experience a tranquil spa-like setting in the primary bathroom. A floor-to-ceiling marble tiled wall is a spectacular backdrop to the large soaking tub and walk-in shower with separate shower heads for two. Dual vanities and a spacious walk-in closet with custom built-ins complete the look of your primary bathroom. Access the backyard directly from the downstairs den or the upstairs custom spiral staircase off the balcony patio. The backyard is fully fenced and beautifully xeriscaped around a flat turf yard, metal work with rock slab decking and landscaping, privacy trellises, and remote-controlled lighting features. The pool is self-cleaning, using an ozone sanitizer and an extra skimmer. This smart home has solar panels on the roof and an in-home security system with cameras you can monitor from all devices. The recent addition of EV wiring and charger was installed in the two-car garage in case you or your guests own an electric vehicle. A must see home.

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.