6914 Thorncliffe Dr, Austin, TX 78731

Discover the perfect blend of space, flexibility, and location in this beautiful 4-bedroom, 3-bath home in Northwest Austin! Offering 2,569 sq ft on a desirable corner lot, this floor plan features a bedroom and full bath on the main level—ideal for guests, multigenerational living, or a private home office. The inviting living area flows into the kitchen and dining spaces, creating a comfortable setting for everyday living and entertaining. Warm tile flooring enhances the main living areas, while the bedrooms offer the comfort of carpet. Recent 2026 updates include fresh interior paint, a new cooktop, and updated hardware in the downstairs bathroom. A tankless water heater adds everyday efficiency. Upstairs, you'll find the spacious primary suite, two additional bedrooms, and a versatile bonus room. Relax under the covered patio or enjoy the hot tub, which conveys with the property. What truly sets this home apart is its exceptional Northwest Austin location. Enjoy convenient access to three of Austin's major roadways—MoPac, US-183, and Loop 360, providing multiple routes to destinations throughout the city. Everyday conveniences are close by, including Far West H-E-B, Northwest Hills Village, Far West Retail Center, restaurants, shopping, banking, pharmacies, and nearby medical facilities, including Northwest Hills Surgical Hospital. Doss Elementary and Murchison Middle School are within walking distance, with Murchison's sports fields and walking track nearby. The City of Austin's Murchison Pool, located at the Murchison campus, provides a neighborhood swimming option with free admission. The surrounding community also offers a wonderful neighborhood tradition through the Northwest Austin Civic Association, including its annual Fourth of July Parade and Freedom Fest, bringing neighbors together for one of the area's signature community celebrations. A rare combination of space, accessibility, everyday convenience, recreation, and neighborhood community.

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.