8509 Appalachian Dr, Austin, TX 78759

Rare offering in Northwest Hills, where homes with this level of privacy, greenbelt access, and thoughtful design are few and far between. Situated on a .264-acre lot backing directly to the Steck Valley greenbelt, this 3,507-square-foot home delivers the best of both worlds: peaceful retreat and entertainer’s paradise.

The home features 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and a layout designed for both comfort and versatility. The main living area and kitchen are located on the entry level, while bedrooms, full baths, and laundry facilities are thoughtfully split between the upper and lower. Throughout the home, natural light floods in, highlighting reclaimed barn wood flooring in the living space and modern updates that create a warm and stylish atmosphere.

The outdoor living is impressive. A negative edge pool and spa overlook the greenbelt, with multiple decks designed for entertaining and relaxation. The backyard includes a built-in outdoor kitchen equipped with commercial-grade ice maker along with a TV cabinet and integrated speaker system. Built-in posts across the pool support a movie screen, creating the ultimate float-and-watch experience. The flat, fenced front yard adds additional space to play or relax, while the 504-square-foot covered front porch provides a 2nd living area ideal for outdoor dining or gatherings.

Inside, the dedicated theatre room features tiered seating, ambient lighting, acoustic treatments, and state-of-the-art AV equipment. Additional features include a workout room, small workshop, two laundry areas, two-car carport, gas on-demand water heater, 3 HVAC systems, fireplace, Pella windows.

Conveniently located near Westover Club, The Arboretum, and with quick access to 360, Mopac, and 183, this home feeds into Hill Elementary, Murchison Middle School, and Anderson High School. With no HOA, stunning views, and unmatched functionality, this Northwest Hills property is truly one-of-a-kind.

Westover Hills sits in the 78759 zip in Northwest Austin, built mostly between 1972 and 1985 on the rolling terrain north of Far West Boulevard. Houses are 2,400-4,500 sqft on quarter-acre to half-acre lots with mature live oaks and the kind of long driveways that came with 1970s suburban planning. Most homes have been updated at least once - kitchens and baths from the 2010s, HVAC and roofs newer.

What makes Westover Hills different from other Northwest Austin neighborhoods is the Westover Hills Club - a private swim and tennis club exclusive to residents. The pool, tennis courts, and family events run year-round. Membership is included with most home purchases in the deed-restricted area, so you don't have to wait for a slot.

Pricing runs $850K for original-condition homes up to $1.8M for renovated and expanded properties. The neighborhood holds value because the lots are bigger than most of Northwest Austin and the school zoning is strong: Hill Elementary, Murchison Middle, and Anderson High School - which runs the International Baccalaureate program that draws families from across the district.

Location works well if you commute to Northwest Austin tech employers: 5 minutes to The Domain, 8 minutes to Apple's North Austin campus, 10 minutes to the Arboretum, and 15 minutes to downtown via MoPac. Great Hills Park and the Bull Creek greenbelt sit at the western edge with hiking trails that connect to the larger Bull Creek system.

Restaurants and shopping cluster on Anderson Lane, Far West Boulevard, and at the Arboretum: Eddie V's, Z'Tejas, Truluck's, Maudie's Tex-Mex, and the Whole Foods at Gateway. The Arboretum walking path makes outdoor dining and weekend errands easy.

Best for buyers who want larger lots than most of Northwest Austin, IB-program school zoning, the private Westover Hills Club, and quick access to both the Domain and downtown.