7307 Danwood Dr, Austin, TX 78759

Carefully curated finishes grace every corner of this impeccably renovated home with pool nestled in the highly sought after school track of Canyon Vista Middle & Westwood High Schools. The exterior showcases a recently updated roof, freshly painted façade, a spacious 2-car garage and enchanting wood accents that beckon you inside. The interior features freshly painted walls, luxury vinyl plank flooring and modern lighting that elevate the space. With 4 beds, 2.5 baths, and 3 expansive living areas, this home offers ample space for both relaxation and entertainment. The sprawling covered back patio provides the ultimate alfresco retreat with a pool and lounge deck just in time for Austin’s hot summers. The main living space is a cozy haven, anchored by a beautiful stone fireplace adorned with custom tile accents and a live edge oak mantel. The designer kitchen is a showstopper with Carrera marble countertops, white glazed wooden cabinets, and contemporary tile and shiplap accents. A breakfast bar and stainless appliances add to the allure, while a bonus living space off the kitchen is perfect for movie and games nights. Upstairs, all 4 bedrooms and a bonus game room await, offering versatility as an office, workout space, or creative area. The gorgeous owner's retreat boasts a contemporary fan, spa-like ensuite bath with a dual vanity, sleek mirrors and hardware, and a massive walk-in shower with a frameless glass enclosure and wrap-around tile. The 3 guest beds are generously proportioned, offering both comfort and style. The extended and covered back patio complete with an electric fireplace and ceiling fans is the perfect setting for outdoor entertaining, while the 18’x33’ pool, artfully set amidst a lush landscaped backyard, promises endless summer fun. The backyard feels far away from it all, offering the ultimate privacy. Additional upgrades include recent roof, windows, upstairs AC in 2022 and new water heater in 2024. See agent for full list.

Great Hills has a golf course that most Austin residents forget exists - the Great Hills Country Club, a private 18-hole layout threaded through mature live oaks that has been quietly anchoring this neighborhood since 1980. The club's understated presence tells you everything about Great Hills itself, a neighborhood that does not draw attention but consistently delivers one of the most convenient daily lives in northwest Austin.

Great Hills sits between US 183 to the south, Loop 360 to the west, and the Balcones Canyonlands to the north, placing it in the middle of Austin's tech corridor. The Arboretum forms the commercial anchor along Research Boulevard, and The Domain is about seven minutes north on MoPac. Apple's campus on Parmer is roughly 15 minutes away. IBM's Austin facility sits even closer along Burnet Road. Downtown runs about 20 minutes south on MoPac. The Arboretum area provides H-E-B, Whole Foods, and enough services to handle most errands locally.

Housing dates from the late 1970s through the early 2000s, giving it a more established feel than newer communities to the north. You will find single-story ranch homes, two-story traditional builds, and larger custom homes along golf course and greenbelt lots. Most range from 2,000 to 4,000 square feet on quarter-acre to half-acre lots. Original builds feature brick and wood exteriors, while renovated homes incorporate limestone and expanded outdoor areas. Pricing runs from the mid-$500s for dated homes up to $1.5 million for renovated golf course or greenbelt properties. The mature tree canopy is a genuine asset that newer subdivisions cannot replicate.

Great Hills feeds into Round Rock ISD for most addresses, which surprises buyers who assume the 78759 zip falls within Austin ISD. Spicewood Elementary and Anderson Mill Elementary serve younger grades, with Canyon Vista Middle School handling the transition. Westwood High School has a strong reputation for math and science. The Round Rock ISD affiliation is a selling point, as the district outperforms Austin ISD on state assessments. Some southern addresses do fall within Austin ISD, so verifying by specific address matters.

Daily life balances suburban comfort with easy access to dining and outdoor recreation. The Great Hills Park Trail winds through the greenbelt. St. Edwards Park on Bull Creek offers swimming holes and hiking terrain that feels wild despite surrounding development. The restaurant options nearby are among Austin's best. Truluck's does upscale seafood. Perry's Steakhouse brings its pork chop Friday tradition. Roaring Fork handles Western American cuisine. North Italia covers pasta in a polished setting. Uchiko serves some of the most inventive Japanese food in Texas. Bartlett's anchors the casual American end with steaks and a bar feel.

Great Hills occupies middle ground between Cat Mountain's established wealth and newer developments in Cedar Park. It is more affordable than the 360 corridor. It offers more mature landscaping than Burnet Road infill. And it provides better tech corridor access than south Austin at comparable prices. The tradeoff is age - much of the stock is 30 to 40 years old, and buyers should budget for roof replacements, plumbing updates, and foundation work on Central Texas clay.

Great Hills makes sense for tech workers at Apple, IBM, or Meta who want a short commute and an established neighborhood. It fits families who value Round Rock ISD without living in Round Rock. It works for anyone who wants upscale dining within five minutes but prefers sleeping in a quiet, tree-covered neighborhood. If you need brand-new construction or walkable urbanism, look elsewhere. But if you want central location, mature trees, good schools, and a golf course visible from your back fence, Great Hills checks those boxes.