1302 Alguno Rd, Austin, TX 78757

This stunning, light filled home boasts 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms with a beautiful screened in back patio and lush backyard surrounded by expansive trees. Nestled on a large lot, this gorgeous property boasts an open floor plan with a seamless flow throughout the living spaces. Large open kitchen, high ceilings and tons of natural light. The large main bedroom sits at the back of the house, with french doors opening to a beautiful screened patio. Ensuite bathroom with dual vanities and a big garden tub. Large walk in closet ( perfect for the clothes horse who needs lots of closet space). This will not disappoint! In addition to the main bedroom, you have 3 spacious bedrooms with a Mother-in-law floor plan. In the front bedroom/office space, there is a Murphy pull down bed. Perfect for your visiting guests from out of town!Spend relaxing evenings outside in the screened in patio, where it opens to a spacious backyard. This covered patio provides the perfect setting for gatherings.Blocks away from the Crestview train station, Brentwood Elementary, Brentwood Park, Little Deli, Violet Crown Clubhouse, Fresh Plus, and the new Bird Bird Biscuit. Roughly 10-15 minutes from Downtown and the Domain.

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.