7307 Mesa Dr, Austin, TX 78731

Stunning renovation in the coveted Northwest Hills neighborhood - convenient to everything ATX and excellent schools! Head to the trails, downtown, The Domain, Aboretum or the lower Burnet entertainment district just minutes away. This rare mid-century modern home is truly a unicorn with 4 bedrooms including the exquisite primary suite with access to the alluring outdoor living space! Gorgeous wood floors and soft neutral pallet throughout enhance the multiple living and dining spaces. The modern designed kitchen with traditional elements offers timeless white cabinetry, classic marble countertops & backsplash as well as state-of-the-art stainless steel appliances to drive new pleasures in the kitchen. The recently added primary suite offers privacy, relaxation in the deep soaking tub or walk-in shower and a huge closet for all your glad rags! Step outside to promote your zen state of mind surrounded by towering trees and native plantings on the striking covered deck featuring a built-in grill area and glorified by the fireplace centerpiece and attractive built-in wood storage box. Come fall in love with this unicorn!

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.