1208 Brentwood St, Austin, TX 78757

Come see this amazing property in the heart of Austin! Situated in the highly sought after Brentwood/Crestview neighborhood of 78757, this charming home has incredible curb appeal and sits on a premium lot at approximately 0.26 acres! Between the metal roof, large front porch/deck, well-built carport, driveway pavers, and exceptional color scheme, this home is stunning from the front yard! The HUGE backyard is an entertainer's dream and features a large covered patio, lots of great space to enjoy, beautiful trees, and a wonderful atmosphere! As you make your way inside, you'll notice the natural light, the gorgeous hardwood floors, the updated kitchen with granite counters, tons of cabinets, and stainless steel appliances including the refrigerator that conveys! This home has a great layout and also features a kitchen pantry, a utility room with washer/dryer hookups, recessed lighting throughout, ceiling fans, large closets in both bedrooms, central HVAC, full rain gutters, and a tankless water heater. Minutes from local Austin eateries, coffee shops, breweries, shopping, and parks! Easy access to Mopac, Hwy 183, and I-35, so whether you're looking to get to Downtown Austin, The Domain, or The Arboretum, you can get to your favorite spots in no time! For developers & home builders looking for your next project in 78757, this is a MUST SEE! With a larger than average lot for the neighborhood there is so much potential for various floor plans, potential A/B units, etc, so don’t miss this incredible opportunity! Buyer to verify building requirements and do all necessary due diligence.

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.