1311 Alegria Rd, Austin, TX 78757

Welcome to 1311 Alegria Rd, a meticulously crafted Brentwood bungalow that seamlessly blends historic charm with modern luxury. Originally built in 1949, this unique residence has undergone a transformative evolution under the design expertise of Scott Martin, owner of Seer Studio and lead designer for Joel Mozersky Design (Uchi, Uchiko, La Condesa, Matties, etc). Approaching the house, you'll immediately sense the classic Brentwood vibe. The floor plan includes 5 bedrooms including 2 Primary suites, a custom office, plus 3.5 bathrooms. The initial updates included the kitchen remodel, with a Wolf Range, Ann Sacks Tile, Clay Imports Glazed Terracotta Flooring, and Brazilian Soapstone counters, including an oversized John Boos Butcher Block island, and a fully stone wrapped serving island. In 2020, the first addition expanded the home to 2100 sq ft, The living spaces were expanded, allowing a spacious dining area, and the heart of the home - a window filled great room off the courtyard and pool. The primary bedroom was upgraded with a larger ensuite bath, a walk-in closet, and custom vanities. The highlight of 2020 was the addition of a custom pool by Cody Pools, a 15x25' oasis complimented by an outdoor kitchen and a courtyard safety fence. In 2021, the house underwent a secondary remodel, adding an expansive vaulted entry ceiling and skylights and quartzite bar with beverage fridge. The exterior was refreshed with stucco siding, a deck, custom striped awnings inspired by Hotel St. Cecilia, as well as gutters. 2023 marks the next addition, expanding the home to 3,152 sq ft. The poolside primary bedroom features custom-designed built-ins, automated blackout shades, and Pine ceilings. The primary bath boasts Cle Tile brick flooring, a White Zellige shower, large walk in closet, and Studio Ore Bronze fittings. A custom spiral stair leads to a flex room and a 2nd-story patio/yoga deck with pool views. A truly unique living experience in the heart of Brentwood!

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.