7317-a Vista Mountain Dr, Austin, TX 78731

This Northwest Hills residence is all about the view. Designed to draw your eye outward, the home opens up to wide greenbelt vistas that stretch across the entire back of the property creating a serene backdrop for everyday living and entertaining. From the front entry, a private courtyard sets the stage before you step inside to find soaring ceilings and two full stories of windows framing the outdoors. Warm custom wood floors and a dramatic floor-to-ceiling fireplace anchor the main living area, while the open kitchen, dining room, and breakfast nook flow seamlessly together, ideal for gathering with family or hosting friends against the backdrop of the hillside. The main floor owner’s suite offers both retreat and connection, with a spa-like bath, home office access, and direct views of the treetops. A secondary bedroom and bath on this level provide comfort for guests or younger family members. Upstairs, two generous bedrooms with ensuite baths capture even more of those panoramic views, complemented by a versatile loft space. The lower level is designed for fun and function, with a media room and bar that open to the outdoors, A fifth bedroom and bath is perfect for guests or gym. Practicality is built in with energy-efficient solar panels and a dedicated generator, so you can enjoy the home with ease. And with its central Austin location, you’re just 8 miles from downtown and The Domain, with dining and shopping at the Arboretum only minutes away. This is a home that celebrates its setting. Whether you’re enjoying morning coffee on the deck, movie night downstairs, or sunset gatherings with friends against an ever-changing greenbelt view. Applicant Criteria: Excellent rental history. Each applicant must have 3x/monthly rent. Criminal backgrounds reviewed by landlord. Credit Score 700 Min. Pets negotiable; Pet deposit $1,000 per pet. Best-qualified applicant. App fee non-refundable, Anyone 18+ must apply. The application fee is $49.99 per person.

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.