8707 Mountain Ridge Dr, Austin, TX 78759

This Westover Hills two-story nestled on a 1/4-acre lot will enchant you, blanketed in rich mature foliage and stonework. The backyard retreat was built for entertaining, housing a sparkling in-ground pool, a large covered patio, and plenty of lawn space for endless outdoor fun. Double doors welcome you into the home, where you will quickly notice the clean aesthetic, gorgeous white oak wood flooring, and a back wall featuring a charming gas log fireplace and numerous glass-paned windows and doors for a stunning backyard pool view. The expansive main level hosts a spacious family room, cozy den, 2 dining areas, a powder bath, and a gorgeous chef’s kitchen. Abundant built-in features complete the home, presenting a beautiful design element plus functional storage. Ample white cabinetry envelops the expansive, bright island kitchen with an integrated dining table featuring granite counters, glass front upper cabinets, built-in desk, and entry to the back patio for easy dining al fresco! The second floor hosts a nook, ideal for office or homework space. The primary suite offers a generously sized bedroom open to the roomy bath featuring a dual vanity and french doors that lead you to a private balcony where you can enjoy sipping your morning coffee with tree-top views. Down the hall are second and third bedrooms, well-sized with a shared full bath. The backyard retreat will soon become your favorite space to entertain or unwind enjoying the refreshing pool and tranquil views of mature trees. Westover Hills is a well established friendly community with one of the best locations in Austin, minutes from highly ranked schools, major highways, fabulous shopping, organic grocery stores, upscale dining, and major employers. Less than half a mile from Westover Hills Club pool and tennis courts, Hyridge Creek Park, and Mayfield Creek. Enjoy a lively Austin FC game, catch a movie at Alamo Drafthouse, roller skate indoors, or have a spa day at Milk & Honey all just minutes away.

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.