6823 Cougar Run, Austin, TX 78731

This is your opportunity to own a little slice of North Cat Mountain in highly sought-after Northwest Hills. This two-story, single-family home is nestled in the hills of Northwest Austin and conveniently located to Mopac and 360 for easy access to shopping and entertainment as well as highly acclaimed neighborhood schools. Step inside 6823 Cougar Run and you’ll instantly feel like you’ve been transported from the bustle of the city into your own private, tranquil space. First to capture your attention is the wall of windows overlooking the canyon of North Cat Mountain. The canyon views, floor to ceiling limestone fireplace and vaulted ceilings are the stars of this living space. Adjacent to the family room is the kitchen that boasts a large center island with cooktop, built in oven and ample work and storage areas. There is a great flex space off the kitchen that has endless possibilities for its use. The main level lends itself to entertaining as the kitchen is open to the dining area which flows to the outdoor living space where you can catch the breeze on a cool spring night while dining al fresco. The canyon views continue into the main level primary suite. The primary ensuite features a double vanity, garden tub and a separate walk-in shower. Two secondary bedrooms and a full bath are upstairs. One of the secondary bedrooms has built-ins that make a great home office as well as a balcony to soak in the views. Relax at the end of the day in the community pool with two levels separated by a cascading waterfall. North Cat Villas is a small cul-de-sac community with no cut through traffic. HOA includes common area maintenance and weekly front yard maintenance. Come check out this little gem for yourself.

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.