1706 Alguno Rd, Austin, TX 78757

This 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home offers 1,396 square feet of living space on a generous .19 acre lot, this residence offers a blend of classic charm and modern convenience. Original hardwood floors cover the majority of the home. The galley-style kitchen is both functional and spacious, boasting ample storage and a cozy breakfast area. For those who love to host, there's also an additional dining area. The large back deck offers an ideal space for outdoor relaxation and entertainment. The attached 1-car carport ensures convenient parking, while the additional storage building provides extra space for all your storage needs. This home is centrally located between Mopac and IH35, offering easy access to nearby hospitals, restaurants, and shopping centers. Plus, you're just less than 15 minutes away from the UT campus and downtown Austin, making it perfect for anyone who desires proximity to the city's vibrant culture. While this home does need some updating, it offers an incredible opportunity to add your personal touch and make it truly yours.

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.