7511 Downridge Dr, Austin, TX 78731

Tranquil gated courtyard entry awaits you. A remodeled 1973 Ranch style home, eclectic and fun! Travertine and solid white oak hardwoods throughout, no carpet. Kitchen taken to the studs, custom built cabinets in kitchen and all baths, granite counters in baths and soap stone in kitchen. Thermador appliances include 6 burner gas cooktop, warming drawer, built in electric convection oven and microwave, dishwasher. Zephier range exhaust, instant hot water and filtered water at hammered nickel farm sink, pull out for trash and recycle. Kitchen bright and open with natural light from a wall of windows looking out to the covered back porch. Perfect home for entertaining and family get togethers. The storage is spectacular with drawers and cabinets to the ceilings, oversized island with breakfast bar, open to two living areas and dining. Once a planter now a Onyx dry bar with lighting adds more storage and a serving area. Tankless hot water, solar panels included. Recent exterior paint, HVAC and wood privacy fence. Radiant barrier in attic, blown in insulation, Plantation shutters, solid wood interior doors and new hardware, mesquite mantel and front doors. Don't miss the walk in closet in the primary suite which can be converted back to a 4th bedroom. Owner/Agent.

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.