7218 Valburn Dr, Austin, TX 78731

Welcome to 7218 Valburn Drive, a fully reimagined 5,205 sq. ft. luxury residence in Northwest Hills, showcasing elegance, modern design, and breathtaking Texas Hill Country views on a peaceful 1/3-acre wooded lot. This top-to-bottom renovation spares no detail, blending timeless sophistication with must-have amenities. The main living area features soaring ceilings, wood floors, and floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the home with natural light and highlight panoramic vistas. Expansive multi-level decks invite you to enjoy sunsets and tranquil landscapes. With 4 distinct living areas, the home is ideal for both entertaining and everyday living. The chef’s kitchen boasts mitered quartz countertops, a large island, gas cooking, built-in refrigerator, WiFi-enabled dishwasher, and pantry. The adjoining magazine worthy prep kitchen elevates the kitchen's convenience and design, making it ideal for both hosting and daily life with a second dishwasher. The main-level owner’s retreat offers a spa-like en-suite bathroom, while the upper level features three spacious bedrooms, two baths, and the expansive game room. The walk-out lower level elevates functionality with an in-home fitness area, a luxurious guest suite with a Murphy bed, full bath, and walk-in closet, and easy access to the resort-inspired outdoor space. Enjoy a sparkling 20x40 ft. pool, Lueder limestone patios, professional landscaping, and fire pit adjacent to a full kitchen and bath. A private sport court and turfed yard adds to the appeal, while the garage includes epoxy flooring and smart storage and organization. With nearly $1.34M in upgrades, including a newer roof, HVAC systems, glass doors, and enhanced lighting, this move-in-ready home is the epitome of elevated living. Located minutes from top-rated AISD schools—new Doss Elementary, IB Murchison Middle, and IB Anderson High—7218 Valburn Drive is a rare offering of design, location, and lifestyle. Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity.

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.