1510 ARCADIA Ave, Austin, TX 78757

Mini Compound in Hot Brentwood Ultra-charming mini compound in Brentwood, one of Central Austin’s most desirable urban enclaves. This friendly neighborhood has walk/bike trails that lead to Little Deli, Fresh Plus, Brentwood Park and Pool, Violet Crown Clubhouse and so much more. The property is walking distance to top-rated schools, restaurants, and parks so you can enjoy Austin to the fullest. The location can’t be beat with its close proximity to all major roads, restaurants, downtown, and the Domain area. Vintage Meets New with a Welcoming Vibe The lovingly updated main home has two large bedrooms, two bathrooms, an office/nursery space plus a separate dining room to host friends and family. Original hardwoods, crown molding and fun vintage features create a warm, welcoming environment. A newly-built guest house includes a large living space plus bedroom/office, kitchenette, full bath and dedicated patio. Enjoy the Austin weather on over 800 square feet of covered outdoor living space, including a huge patio and covered gazebo. Gather around the firepit on cool nights listening to the rustling of the leaves from the pecan trees overhead. Room to Work, Play and Host This wonderfully flexible home offers a perfect family space with plenty of room to work and play. It could also be a profitable rental property by offering one or both of the houses for rent. The current owners have invested in countless improvements including a renovated front patio for enjoying your morning coffee, new AC, new sewage line, premium fence and gates, shutters throughout the home and so much more.

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.