1406 Brentwood St Unit #2, Austin, TX 78757

A detached Brentwood home with a private yard and cowboy pool sub $400k? That's a combination you don't come across very often in 78757.

Set beneath mature shade trees, this 1950s home offers the independence and outdoor space of a freestanding residence with the simplicity of condo ownership. A wood pergola and cowboy pool anchor the private courtyard, creating an inviting space for entertaining, relaxing or escaping the Texas heat.

Inside, 762 square feet are thoughtfully arranged to make the most of every room. Polished concrete floors, fresh paint and recessed lighting complement an open living and kitchen area with quartz countertops, white cabinetry and stainless steel appliances. There's room for a small bistro table, while a sliding barn door conceals a stackable washer and dryer. Two bedrooms and a full bathroom complete the floor plan.

And then there's the location. Brentwood Park, The Violet Crown Wine & Coffee Bar, and Little Deli & Pizzeria are just a few neighborhood favorites within an easy stroll.

For buyers looking to simplify without giving up the things that make a house feel like home, this is a different kind of opportunity in Central Austin.

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.