1309 Dwyce Dr, Austin, TX 78757

Welcome to your charming mid-century modern retreat in the heart of Central Austin! This lovely 3-bed, 2-bath home exudes character and sophistication, offering a perfect blend of modern convenience and timeless charm. So many special features will encourage you to stay a while. The warmth of the hardwood floors, the updated kitchen with its sleek countertops, stainless steel appliances, ample cabinetry and retro flair accents! And large windows throughout the home. Outside you'll find a large backyard and covered deck. There's a laundry room with washer and dryer included, a 2-car carport that offers convenient, covered parking and the refrigerator conveys. This home is in one of the most friendly neighborhoods in town and offers easy access to parks, restaurants, groceries, shops, schools and public transpo. This is a rare opportunity to own a true gem in the heart of the city. Don't miss out on making this your dream home – schedule a showing today!

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.