1106 Arcadia Ave, Austin, TX 78757

Set in the heart of Brentwood, this thoughtfully reimagined residence was extensively renovated in 2015 by Sarah Stacey and featured on HGTV Renovations, blending timeless character with elevated modern living. Originally built in 1955, the 2-bedroom, 2-bath home offers a beautifully efficient 1,031-square-foot floor plan that lives far larger than its footprint. Refinished oak hardwood floors flow throughout the home, while the open-concept kitchen was designed for both effortless entertaining and everyday functionality. The primary suite serves as a private retreat, featuring a spa-inspired bath and generous walk-in closet. Thoughtful updates provide peace of mind and modern convenience, including replacement of the original cast iron plumbing with PVC piping in 2018, new plumbing lines, a new roof installed in 2022, and a new privacy fence completed in 2023. Outdoors, an expansive deck creates the perfect setting for entertaining or enjoying quiet evenings under the Austin sky, complemented by a detached storage shed and mature landscaping. Ideally located just minutes from Brentwood’s beloved restaurants, coffee shops, parks, and grocery stores, with easy access to Downtown Austin and The Domain, this move-in-ready home offers the perfect balance of classic charm, thoughtful design, and modern updates in one of Austin’s most sought-after neighborhoods.

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.