1103 Alegria Rd, Austin, TX 78757

Mid-century bones meet modern style in this 1956 Brentwood bungalow, where every space feels both timeless and fresh. With 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, 1103 Alegria balances authenticity with just the right amount of polish.

Hand-scraped hardwood floors run throughout, lending warmth and history, while refined finishes add a contemporary edge. The kitchen has been updated with stainless steel appliances, designer tilework, and custom cabinetry, creating a space that is both stylish and practical. The spacious primary suite features a marble-accented bath with dual vanities, along with generous closets that provide more storage than typically found in homes of this era. Set beneath mature trees, the fully irrigated front and backyards offer ample space for entertaining and unwinding.

Recent improvements—including a new roof in 2023, HVAC with new ducting, Andersen windows throughout, California Closets in all bedrooms and fresh interior paint. Turnkey and easy!

The location is hard to beat: ideally positioned along the Burnet and Lamar corridors, with quick access to the light rail, you’re minutes from some of Austin’s best restaurants, coffee shops, and nightlife. Add in the ability to walk to neighborhood favorites like Little Deli, Brentwood Park, plus highly rated schools, and it’s clear why Brentwood is one of Austin’s most beloved neighborhoods. A rare combination of vintage charm, thoughtful updates, and central convenience, 1103 Alegria embodies the best of Austin living.

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.