7104 Mesa Dr, Austin, TX 78731

Perfectly perched on a slope overlooking Northwest Hills' famed Mesa Drive sits this classic Austin single story ranch. Featuring two large living areas, a fully updated kitchen with breakfast nook and island seating, formal dining, four large bedrooms - plus a fifth that is perfect as a home office. Great natural light and neighborhood views from the front living and dining rooms. Gourmet open concept kitchen is perfect for entertaining. The backyard features a sparkling pool, covered patio, mature heritage oaks and crepe myrtles in full bloom. A private courtyard welcomes you as you approach the formal front entry. The garage and owner's side entry is situated on the tranquil side street of Circletree Loop. 7104 Mesa is loaded with historic character and charm including a formal foyer entryway with vintage wallpaper and tile flooring; crown molding in the main living and dining areas and a classic chandelier ceiling medallion. This huge .354 acre lot sits in one of Northwest Austin's most prime locations and sought after neighborhoods. Just 10 minutes from downtown Austin and 10 minutes from the Domain. Walkable and Bike-able to it all including local favorites Epoch Coffee, Biderman's Deli, Galaxy Cafe, Torchy's Tacos, Sisters Snoshack, Wholy Bagel, Starbucks and more! Zoned for sought after Doss Elementary, Murchison Middle School and Anderson High School.

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.