1010 Karen Ave, Austin, TX 78757

Stylish single-story home in Brentwood offers a light-filled versatile 3-bed, 2-bath layout spanning approximately 1,222 sq ft, plus a detached guest studio with an additional 140 sq ft of living space. Full remodel in 2014 with updated electrical, plumbing, energy efficient windows, and more. Warm wood floors flow throughout the open floorplan, which includes built-in bookcases, flexible living areas, and a redesigned island kitchen.

The sprawling island, topped with Silestone countertops, anchors the space—complete with soft-close drawers and a built-in pantry. We appreciate the large picture window over the sink looking over the backyard, frosted upper cabinet doors and timeless backsplash. Stainless steel gas range with venthood and built-in microwave.

Modern bathroom features sleek tile, updated fixtures, and stylish finishes w/ an oversized walk-in shower and separate tub (plus private water closet). Enjoy spacious bedroom w/ well appointed closet space.

Step onto the screened-in back porch overlooking a spacious backyard—ideal for relaxing or entertaining. All just minutes from the Crestview Shopping Center and neighborhood favorites like Little Deli and Violet Crown. A must-see with excellent guest accommodations!

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.