7311 Running Rope, Austin, TX 78731

Located in Northwest Hills, this 2024-built home offers 3,584 square feet of modern design, thoughtful finishes, and plenty of room to entertain. With 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths, and a backyard designed for year-round enjoyment, the home combines comfortable everyday living with spaces made for gathering. The main living area opens to the outdoors through expansive sliding glass doors, bringing in natural light and creating an easy connection to the backyard. The kitchen features designer finishes, dual ovens, a 48-inch gas range, a built-in refrigerator, and a full-size wine column, making it well suited for everything from weeknight dinners to larger gatherings. The home’s five-bedroom layout offers flexibility for family, guests, or a home office. Upstairs, a separate game room provides additional space to relax, watch a movie, or spend time together. Outside, the backyard is a standout. A covered outdoor kitchen with a built-in Coyote gas grill and bar refrigerator makes entertaining easy, while the heated pool and spa offer a place to unwind throughout the year. A private basketball court adds another option for outdoor recreation. The location puts you close to some of Austin’s favorite destinations, with Downtown about five miles away and The Domain and Q2 Stadium roughly four miles northeast. Doss Elementary is within walking distance, with Murchison Middle School and Anderson High School also nearby. With modern construction, a well-planned layout, and a backyard built for entertaining, 7311 Running Rope offers a great combination of space, convenience, and Northwest Hills living.

Northwest Hills is a family neighborhood in 78731, built in the 1960s-80s on wooded half-acre lots between MoPac and Loop 360. In the 12 months ending November 10, 2026, 97 homes sold in Northwest Hills at a median price of $1.18M (Keenan Luxury Market Index, from MLS closed sales). 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.