1701 Brentwood St, Austin, TX 78757

Charming Brentwood Corner-Lot Gem – Walkable, Spacious, and Move-In Ready!

Welcome to 1701 Brentwood Street – a rare opportunity to own a beautifully laid-out 3-bedroom, 3-bath home in the heart of one of Central Austin’s most beloved neighborhoods. At 1,512 square feet, this home offers room to spread out with two spacious living areas, a dedicated laundry room, and a garage—a true find in Brentwood.

Perched on a prime corner lot, this home is perfect for entertaining or relaxing on the covered back porch while soaking in the friendly, walkable vibe of the neighborhood. Stroll just minutes to neighborhood favorites like Little Deli, Bird Bird Biscuit, Barley Swine, Fonda San Miguel, or grab a pint at Vigilante Gaming Bar or Billy’s on Burnet. The walkability and community energy here are second to none.

Whether you're looking for a functional floor plan with room to grow or dreaming of a turnkey home in a rock-solid location, 1701 Brentwood checks every box. Homes like this don’t come around often—and when they do, they go fast. Schedule your showing today before this Brentwood beauty is gone!

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.