1002 Payne Ave, Austin, TX 78757

Nestled on a quiet street in the heart of Brentwood, this stylish mid-century modern home has been thoughtfully transformed from the studs out to blend timeless charm with the comforts of a high-end renovation. Featuring a smart U-shaped layout with a central courtyard, 1002 Payne Avenue offers a perfect balance of privacy, natural light, and functional design. Step inside to find an airy, open-concept living space with custom architectural details, refinished hardwoods, and premium upgrades throughout. The chef’s kitchen anchors the home with a large island, designer lighting, and top-of-the-line appliances including a Fisher & Paykel fridge and Kucht professional-grade range—ready for quiet nights or dinner parties that flow out to the expansive deck. Outside, enjoy not one but two Douglas fir privacy pergolas, a 7-person hot tub, and a ‘cool-touch’ Trex deck—a true backyard retreat. The newly installed 8-ft privacy fence and steel front gate add a sense of seclusion and security, ideal for kids and pets alike. Key recent upgrades include: Brand new metal standing seam roof (impact-rated for insurance savings) Full HVAC system replacement (2024) Foundation work with new piers and beams Sewer and water main line replacements (2021) Custom Tuff-Shed, smart landscaping, and mature fig trees Zoned to Brentwood Elementary, this home is walkable to beloved Austin spots like Little Deli, Violet Crown Coffee, Fresh Plus, and Brentwood Park & Pool. With friendly neighbors, tree-lined streets, and unbeatable access to downtown, MoPac, and I-35—this is the perfect blend of community, style, and location.

Brentwood is one of Austin's original mid-century neighborhoods - built mostly between 1948 and 1955 when the city was expanding north of campus. The bones are good: 1,200-1,800 sqft brick and stone ranch homes on 7,500-10,000 sqft lots, mature pecan and oak trees, and a street grid that connects to everywhere without a single cul-de-sac.

The 78757 zip puts you 10 minutes from downtown via Lamar, 8 minutes from the Domain, and walking distance to Burnet Road - which has become one of Austin's best food corridors. Foreign & Domestic, Lala's Little Nugget, Top Notch Hamburgers, Tacodeli, and Soup Peddler are all within a mile. The Crown & Anchor on Burnet still serves the same burgers it did in 1980.

Original ranch homes start around $700K. Renovated and expanded properties run $1.1M-$1.6M. Tear-down and rebuild has accelerated over the past five years - new construction in the $1.8M-$2.5M range now mixes with the originals. The Brentwood Park area near Justin Lane holds value especially well.

Schools are Austin ISD: Brentwood Elementary, Lamar Middle, and McCallum High School - which feeds the Fine Arts Academy. Brentwood Park itself has tennis courts, a swimming pool, and the historic Brentwood Park Pool that families have used since the 1950s.

What makes Brentwood different from the bigger-name North Austin neighborhoods: it's still mostly its original housing stock. You can buy a real 1950s house with the post-war floor plan intact, then decide what to do with it. The neighborhood association is active, the streets are quiet, and the trees are tall enough to actually shade the sidewalks.

Best for buyers who want a true urban neighborhood with mid-century character, walkable food and coffee, and the McCallum Fine Arts Academy zoning.