7609 Parkview Cir, Austin, TX 78731

Multiple Offers in hand. Asking for best and final at 7pm 1/9. Tucked away in the serene hills of northwest Austin, this stunning & modern retreat offers hill country views, wildlife, amazing outdoor living, and privacy just 15 minutes from Downtown Austin. Overlooking the Barrow Nature Preserve, this 3 bed, 2.5 bath home features soaring ceilings, an abundance of natural light, and wood floors throughout the main living area. The dining room off the entryway leads into a spacious family room with a grand stone fireplace and wall of windows offering breathtaking views. The kitchen features a 6-burner gas cooktop, double ovens, Sub-zero fridge, a butlers pantry with wet bar and breakfast area. There is a flex room off the living room with doors leading to the deck. Master suite with private deck access, dual vanities, soaking tub, and walk-in shower. Moving upstairs you will find an office with a glass wall overlooking the living room. Step onto the front porch to enjoy a cup of coffee while deer graze in the front yard or relax poolside with friends and family on the incredible multi-level deck in your own backyard oasis.

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.