$449,000

Property Overview

This North Hills townhouse at 8216 Summer Side Drive combines thoughtful floor planning with exceptional community amenities in one of Austin TX's most convenient locations near Mopac and Steck. The 1,674 square foot home features a dramatic two-story vaulted ceiling anchoring the generous family room, where sliding glass doors open to a private patio overlooking a serene wooded green space. The main level houses the primary bedroom with ensuite bath, while upstairs reveals a second bedroom and a sprawling 19-by-12 flex room offering genuine versatility as a home office, fitness space, or entertainment zone. A two-car garage and separate wet bar complete the entertaining-ready layout.

What truly distinguishes this townhouse is its rare direct access to the community's walking trail system, connecting residents to the swimming pool, tennis courts, and clubhouse while maintaining privacy through a gated entry to the wooded backdrop. The property benefits from HOA lawn maintenance, reducing exterior upkeep demands. At $268 per square foot, this 1978-built home offers meaningful value for the inside-the-loop location and thoughtfully designed living spaces that accommodate both everyday living and the flexibility modern Austin households demand.

Vox Residential Insight

This property has been on the market 121 days, which presents an opportunity for an informed buyer at a price point that reflects solid value for the North Hills area. The real strength here is the flex space and trail access—in our experience, homes that combine adaptable interiors with genuine outdoor recreation connections are increasingly appealing to Austin buyers seeking community without sacrificing privacy.

Agent Description

This comfortable, tranquil townhouse is “Inside the Loop” in North Hills 78759, right at Mopac & Steck . It’s 1,675 SqFt with 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, large flex room upstairs and 2-car garage. Downstairs is the generous family room (approximately 16’3” x 13’11”) with sliding door to outdoor patio, a separate wet bar area with sink, the 2-story vaulted ceiling, large picture windows and a woodburning fireplace. The primary bedroom with ensuite bathroom is on the main floor and is approximately 15’11” x 11’6”. The second bedroom (approximately 11’6” x 11’3”) and bathroom are upstairs with the spacious, versatile flex space (approximately 19’7” x 11’11”) and is perfect for an office(or two!), exercise/gym area, crafting, entertainment/media room or whatever you dream. This unit and its outdoor patio back to a scenic wooded lush green space with your own gate to access the walking trail to the community swimming pool, tennis courts and club house. The HOA mows the front lawn and trims the hedges along the driveway. New roof in 2022. New sliding door to patio and new carpet downstairs. The townhouse has been pre-inspected and over $7,500 in updates and repairs were made to the HVAC system, electrical, plumbing, etc. A rare find in this condition in this location, just a few minutes from downtown Austin, the Domain, restaurants, shopping, and entertainment. If you’ve been looking for a serene sanctuary to retreat to after a busy day, or to work in from home, with great neighborhood amenities and all the benefits of being in close in to the best times in Austin, be sure to check it out!

Property Details

Listing data last updated: May 19, 2026

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