1510 Alegria Rd, Austin, TX 78757

Welcome to 1510 Alegria. This modern contemporary home in Crestview expertly combines indoor-outdoor living with high-end luxury. This home is perfectly at comfort with its surroundings, nestled on a corner lot overlooking Arroyo Seco's tree-lined street. Through large glass doors and numerous large size windows, the open living, dining, and kitchen area connects directly to the private yard. Simple yet devastatingly elegant, the interior's clean palette of neutrals demonstrates that less is more. Every detail of the home is crafted with both beauty and function in mind, from the impeccable white quartz countertops, white oak engineered hardwood floors, to the crisp lines of the abundant built-in cabinetry. Each level features a primary suite, a balcony, and a large roof deck for outdoor entertainment and relaxation. The primary suite is equipped with a soaking tub, a spotless glass shower, dual vanities, and a large walk-in closet. With a covered deck and a lush green lawn for relaxing and entertaining, it's hard to imagine a more idyllic and picturesque setting—thanks to the large glass vignette in the living area, it's perfectly framed for your constant enjoyment. Home comes with a Thermador package appliances including a fridge.

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.