6712 Hart Ln Unit #A, Austin, TX 78731

Prepare to be impressed when you enter this immaculately presented 2/2.5 in Northwest Hills. The gorgeous interior flows effortlessly from the open concept living room, into the kitchen and dining and onto an expansive patio that looks out over a private backyard and greenbelt. Freshly painted, neutral wall colors compliment the rich wood flooring that spans throughout the home. Enveloped in light and comfort, the spacious living room boasts a wood and gas log fireplace, new light fixtures, new sheetrock and new texture. The gourmet kitchen was designed with entertaining in mind and includes tile backsplash, quartz countertops, stainless appliances and shaker style cabinets. The 2nd floor of this home is a tranquil retreat for the end of your day with a beautiful owner's room and guest bedroom, both with ensuite baths. Enjoy alfresco dining or panoramic sunset views from the back patio or head out of the back gate to explore the greenbelt and wet weather creek. The proximity to major highways, fantastic dining and shopping make this the perfect place to call 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.