1401 Alegria Rd Unit #A, Austin, TX 78757

Modern 3-Bed, 2-Bath Courtyard Home with Scandinavian Design in Brentwood, Austin

Located in the desirable Brentwood neighborhood of North Central Austin, this beautifully curated U-shaped home is built around a private courtyard, offering a serene retreat just minutes from the energy of the city. With 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, plus an attached one-car garage, this property combines thoughtful design with practical convenience.

The Scandinavian-inspired, hallway-free layout maximizes usable living space and creates a natural flow throughout the home. Floor-to-ceiling Andersen casement windows on all four sides bring in abundant natural light and create the feeling of a screened-in retreat, perfect for year-round comfort. Designed with passive energy principles in mind, the home stays naturally cool even during the hottest Texas days, maintaining a crisp, fall-like interior ambiance.

Located within minutes of some of Austin’s best local spots, including Stiles Switch BBQ, Michi Ramen, and the Michelin-recognized Barley Swine, this home also offers easy access to Burnet Road, the Domain, UT Austin, and downtown. Brentwood blends neighborhood charm with city convenience.

A rare opportunity for anyone who values modern architecture, sustainable living, and the unbeatable location 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.