1409 Alegria Rd Unit #B, Austin, TX 78757

Thoughtfully designed home in the heart of Brentwood with a private, curated outdoor space and an unbeatable location. The open-concept layout creates a seamless flow between the kitchen and living areas, ideal for everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen features a perfect communal space centered around the waterfall-style island with ample seating. Wood flooring runs throughout the home, complemented by clean, modern design selections and abundant natural light. Lives like a single-family home with minimal wall connection at the garage area. Bedrooms offer generous closet space, while the primary suite, conveniently located on the main floor, includes a spa-like en suite bath with a frameless glass shower and bench. Outdoor living shines with professionally installed landscaping using Texas native plants for low-maintenance care and curb appeal, plus an extended screened-in patio and deck -perfect for relaxing. It’s easy to imagine morning coffee, winding down, or gathering in this space. Positioned for walkability, it is just steps from popular walking & biking lanes along Arroyo Seco, offering easy access to Brentwood Elementary & the neighborhood park and pool. Take a stroll to Brentwood Social House, Little Deli, and more. Brentwood is also uniquely nestled between several beloved local business districts, adding to its charm and everyday convenience along with easy access to Downtown or The Domain. A rare find in one of Austin’s most desirable neighborhoods—schedule your private 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.