7506 Stepdown Cv, Austin, TX 78731

Classic Elegance in the Northwest Hills of Austin. Stunning 4 BD/4 BA/3738 Sq Ft luxury home an almost ½ acre lot with a pool on a quiet cul-de-sac in Vista West. This gorgeous two-story home offers spectacular curb appeal with a stone masonry exterior, incredible mature shade trees, a covered front porch with white railings, and circular front driveway. Elegant formal dining room with exquisite wallpaper, crown molding, and marble on the window ledges. The interior features crown molding & recessed lighting throughout with tile and hardwood floors. Spectacular Living Room wired for sound with incredible built-in bookcases, a wall of windows overlooking the pool, and a fireplace with marble hearth and wood mantle. The Family Room serves as a media getaway with built-in surround sound and a spectacular built-in entertainment center. Spectacular gourmet island kitchen with granite countertops, built-in SS appliances, gas cooktop, 2 dishwashers, and more! The main floor Owner’s Suite is accessed through the front home office and is secluded away for privacy. An amazing ensuite bath offers, spacious dual vanity, jetted tub, walk-in shower, and 2 incredible walk-in closets with custom shelving & drawers. The 2nd floor offers another bonus living area, a full guest suite with a private bath, and two additional secondary bedrooms. Ample storage throughout with large space under the stairs. The backyard is an entertainer’s dream oasis with a large sparkling pool, serene nature views, and a gorgeous stone patio, pathways, and pool deck. The home is surrounded by enchanting gardens, a lush green lawn, and incredible stonework. Huge driveway with a two-car garage and additional parking. This home is a stone’s throw from the amazing Barrow Nature Preserve. Easy access to 183 and Mopac and is just minutes from the Arboretum (Trader Joe’s), The Domain, and the North Austin Tech Corridor. Take the 3D Virtual Tour!

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.