7109 Montana Norte, Austin, TX 78731

Come home to your sanctuary with a pool, large private yard and three fireplaces in coveted Northwest Hills! Situated on 1/3 of an acre and surrounded by mature live oaks, this 5-bedroom 5-bath home boasts a floorplan equally suited to entertaining, working from home or spreading out to relax with its intimate and warm spaces. The main level includes the kitchen, main living area, two dining areas, the primary bedroom suite, a separate office and a full guest suite. The open kitchen is equipped with KitchenAid and LG stainless steel appliances, new backsplash and an eat-in island that opens to a breakfast dining area. The second dining room overlooks the pool and backyard and features abundant natural light through skylights, large picture windows and double glass patio doors where you can dine al fresco overlooking the pool and lush landscaping. The open living room is both expansive and cozy and has vaulted ceilings and a stone fireplace is filled with lots of natural light with large picture windows, glass patio doors overlooking the serene backyard, and skylights. Upstairs has three bedrooms, three full bathrooms and a second living/flex space. The location could not be more convenient with easy access to Mopac, 183, 360, and Research Boulevard. HEB grocery, post office, CVS, numerous banks and dining options, churches, the JCC are all less than 5 minutes away. The Domain and Arboretum are 10 minutes away. Elementary and middle schoolers can walk (5-7 min) to Doss Elementary and Murchison Middle School. For outdoor enthusiasts, Bull Creek District park is 1 mile away with 23 hiking and biking trails! This home has it all with a large 2 car garage and work area, long driveway, and fabulous entertaining backyard. With a brand new roof and central A/C, you can move right in and enjoy the summer poolside!

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.