1405 Brentwood St, Austin, TX 78757

A fixer-upper’s dream on a quarter acre lot in the heart of Crestview—one of the hottest neighborhoods around! With over 1,600 sq. ft. of potential, this gem is just waiting for your personal touch!!!! 1405 Brentwood Street, is located in one of Austin's most desirable communities—the Crestview neighborhood. This fantastic opportunity allows you to create your dream home on a spacious lot with wide open space in the backyard for potential ADU, adding onto existing home, or a developer starting from scratch. The 3-bedroom, 2-bath house has great bones and original hardwood floors, bursting with potential. The highlight is the large, unimpeded lot, offering plenty of room for expansion, gardening, or adding personal touches to your outdoor living area. Imagine the possibilities in a neighborhood that epitomizes a charming urban, suburban mix! Living in Crestview means you’re in the middle of it all—walk to Violet Crown Wine Bar & Coffee Shop or grab a slice at the beloved Little Deli & Pizzeria! Need a quick commute? Hop on the convenient rail for an easy ride to downtown Austin— perfect for young professionals and university staff. This neighborhood is as charming as it is convenient, with tree-lined streets, mid-century homes, and history dating back to WWII; the area is highly walkable and bike-friendly. Zoned for the brand-new Brentwood Elementary and packed with parks, trails, and playgrounds, Crestview is perfect for families. Don’t miss out on this awesome opportunity to make your mark in in a neighborhood where community meets character!!

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.