7800 Stoneywood Dr, Austin, TX 78731

Rarely does a home on Stoneywood Dr become available and this one is single-story perfection! Completely updated, well maintained, no sunken rooms, this beauty is move-in ready. Situated on a lush .32 AC lot, this treasured home with knock out curb appeal has a covered front porch, majestic oak trees and a great floorplan: 4 spacious bedrooms, 3 full baths, 2 living areas, 2 dining areas. It's truly the perfect Mother-in-Law plan with a bedroom and full bath on its own wing. The vaulted and beamed Great Room is open to the kitchen and large dining area. Great Room has a cozy, gas log fireplace and built-in bookshelves. Cheerful kitchen has white cabinets, stainless appliances, quartz countertops, breakfast bar and, always desirable, you can see the TV from the kitchen! Designated home office has French doors to close off for privacy or use as an additional TV room/Exercise room. Two of the secondary bedrooms share a roomy Jack-n-Jill bath with tub/shower combo. Smartly tucked away in the back corner for privacy, the fabulous Primary Suite has: room for a sitting area, lovely bathroom with dual vanity, loads of storage capacity, huge walk-in shower and large walk-in closet with custom storage to keep you organized. Enjoy a deep, covered porch spanning the back of the home. You can see the backyard from the kitchen, Great Room and Dining Room. The coveted, side-entry garage allows for ample extra parking when hosting family and friends. Stoneywood is a fantastic, quiet street with very low traffic making it one of the best streets in the neighborhood. In this highly desirable section of NW Hills, you can walk or bike to Randall's as well as the exemplary schools which include Doss, Murchison and Anderson plus you are only 1 mile to the JCC and 1.5 miles to Westover Hills Club. All plumbing under the home as well as to the street is PVC and was recently scoped with receipt gladly provided. Roof replaced 9/2025, HVAC 2019, 2 Water Heaters on opposites ends of the home.

The strongest advantage at 7800 Stoneywood Dr is the combination of a single-story floor plan, a 0.3209-acre lot, and a fully updated interior in Northwest Hills. In Austin ISD, with Doss, Murchison, and Anderson assigned, this 4 bedroom, 3 bath home brings 2,628 square feet at $1.29M, or $493 per square foot, in one of Austin's most established luxury residential pockets. Built in 1975 and brought forward with meaningful updates, it came to market just 1 day ago as a residential single family offering with the kind of layout that continues to hold value because it solves real day to day living needs without wasted space or awkward level changes.

The plan is practical and well judged. One bedroom and full bath sit in their own wing, which gives the house real flexibility for guests, extended family, or live-in support. The main living area is defined by vaulted, beamed ceilings, a fireplace, and built-in shelving, then opens directly to the kitchen and large dining area. That connection matters because it keeps the core of the house visible and usable instead of segmented. The kitchen has white cabinetry, stainless appliances, quartz counters, and a breakfast bar, while a separate office with French doors adds another layer of function for work, media, or exercise. Two secondary bedrooms share a Jack-and-Jill bath, and the primary suite is positioned at the back for privacy, with room for a sitting area, dual vanities, substantial storage, a large walk-in shower, and a walk-in closet with custom organization.

Outside, the lot works in the property's favor. Mature oak trees, a covered front porch, and a deep covered rear porch give the house both presence and usable outdoor space. The side-entry 2-car garage improves curb composition and adds practical overflow parking. Stoneywood is noted for low traffic, and this section of Northwest Hills puts daily needs within reach, including walk or bike access to Randall's and the assigned schools, plus about 1 mile to the JCC and 1.5 miles to Westover Hills Club. Infrastructure updates also matter here: PVC plumbing under the home and to the street, a roof replaced in 9/2025, HVAC from 2019, and two water heaters placed on opposite ends of the home. For buyers tracking long term value in 78731, this is the kind of property that stays relevant because the lot, layout, school path, and update profile all line up.

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.