7706 West Rim Dr, Austin, TX 78731

Welcome to 7706 W Rim Drive, a spacious single-story retreat in the heart of Northwest Hills. Situated on a generous 13,952 sq ft lot, this 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offers 2,543 sq ft of living space, in one of Austin’s most sought-after and established neighborhoods. Set back from the street and framed by mature trees, the home provides a peaceful setting with wide frontage and natural shade. Inside, the single-level floor plan offers plenty of room to reimagine or refresh, giving you the flexibility to remodel, expand, or design your dream home within this beautiful well-kept home. The backyard offers ample space to entertain, garden, or create an outdoor oasis. Surrounded by quiet streets and natural beauty, the location balances neighborhood charm with easy access to Austin’s dining, shopping, and Hill Country trails. Whether you’re searching for a home to make your own or an opportunity to unlock value with a custom renovation, this Northwest Hills property is a rare find. Don’t miss your chance to plant roots in one of Austin’s most timeless and desirable communities.

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.