1501 Palo Duro Rd, Austin, TX 78757

Please note the main home is approx 1669SF and detached office is approx 264sf.

This reimagined Brentwood bungalow offers the ideal mix of original character and modern updates in popular Midtown — enjoy an easy stroll to Brentwood Social House, Bird Bird Biscuit and Brentwood Elementary/Park.

A 2020 renovation brought thoughtful improvements, including a secluded primary suite at the rear of the home for added privacy w/ a jaw dropping bath. The double headed walk-in shower integrates a large soaker tub behind the frameless glass, dual vanity and trendy hex flooring. The spacious closet will not disappoint and is a rarity in these older homes.

The kitchen was expanded and opened w/ sprawling counter space and bartop seating looking into the main dining area and well appointed living room. Stainless appliances and valuable pantry space ~ this is a true entertainers kitchen. Buyers will be captivated upon entry by the original wood floors that sprawl throughout the home and were just refinished. A second living with moody paint vibes provides flexible space for a home office or play area.

Out back, the detached garage has been converted into an air-conditioned studio—perfect for a workout/yoga room, creative studio, or detached office (includes internet). The backyard features a chicken coop, 1000 gallon rain collection barrel, and plenty of room to relax or garden w/ newly planted grass.

Additional upgrades include new roof shingles (2024), Hardiplank siding, central a/c (2021), and a tankless water heater. A turnkey opportunity in the heart of Brentwood for those seeking additional space and ultra convenient location.

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.