1707 Palo Duro Rd, Austin, TX 78757

Amazing Brentwood Bungalow Opportunity! Darling 3BD/1BA bungalow home on a sizable lot in the heart of Central Austin’s coveted Brentwood community. Originally constructed as V housing for returning WWII soldiers, this classic gem has been thoughtfully updated over the years while maintaining its timeless vintage appeal. This vibrant Central Austin neighborhood offers excellent walkability, charming yards, and a delightful mix of modern homes, craftsmans, and bungalows. Conveniently located near Brentwood Elementary School and Park, as well as local favorites like Brentwood Social House, Checkos, Bird Bird Biscuit, the beloved Crestview shopping center with Little Deli, Fresh Plus, and more. The home itself is move-in ready and sits on a spacious .20-acre lot with a generous backyard, presenting an excellent opportunity for redevelopment, expansion, or ADUs. Inside you will find gorgeous a luminous open floor plan for the living & dining areas with gorgeous hardwoods. The kitchen stretches off the dining area and boasts beautiful Shaker-style cabinetry, unique stained concrete countertops, and SS appliances. Three well-sized bedrooms fill with natural light, and the full bath offers a shower/tub combo with tile backsplash and vintage cabinetry. Step outside onto the inviting entertainer’s deck, surrounded by lush landscaping and a large fenced-in backyard with raised garden beds and a garden shed for storage. There’s also a single-car garage and driveway parking for two cars. Walkable to all three desirable AISD schools. Enjoy easy access to an array of dining, shopping, and entertainment options along Burnet & Lamar, as well as Crestview Station, Highland ACC, HEB, Ranch 99 Market, and more. With its proximity to Downtown and the North Austin Tech corridor, this prime Brentwood bungalow is not to be missed. Schedule a showing today!

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.