1417 Justin Ln, Austin, TX 78757

House was sold off-market. Entered into MLS for agent and appraisal reference only. Custom designed & built by Butlin Homes, Inc. This neighborhood builder takes pride in creating one-of-a-kind modern floor plans filled with vaulted rooms, loads of natural light, efficient use of space & storage, and exemplary attention to detail & styling. This home was inspired by the original homes in this post-war neighborhood. Mid-century design is built into the gabled front porch, exterior stone veneer, interior stone fireplace, vintage custom handrail, and much more. It includes all of the luxuries that today's families need, with a flavor of old Austin. Enjoy the chef's kitchen open to living and illuminated with clerestory windows. Main floor also provides 2 living areas, office, laundry, powder bath, and 2-car garage with electric car charging outlet. Don't miss the primary suite featuring large walk-in shower, soaking tub, huge custom closet, and dual built-in desks. Upstairs provides a haven for kids or guests, including 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and a playroom/lounge. Enjoy a glass of wine on the front porch swing watching the sunset and the joggers pass by on the adjacent hike & bike trail of Arroyo Seco. Cheer on your favorite sports team and visit with friends on the large screened back patio any time of year. Great for indoor/outdoor entertaining. Gorgeous inside & out! Comfortably nestled in the popular and coveted Brentwood neighborhood of Central Austin. Directly across from Brentwood Elementary, Park and Pool, 2 blocks from Arlan's Market, Little Deli, and other neighborhood hot spots. Close to Capital Metro bus stops as well as the Crestview MetroRail Station.

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.