1708 Alguno Rd, Austin, TX 78757

BRENTWOOD/78757!! Extremely sought-after North Brentwood, walkable to so much! This 3BD/2BA home has 3 KW solar panels (w/ new inverter installed 2020). In 2008, the original bungalow was updated with an expansive two-story addition w/ a spacious family room down & 2nd-floor Owner’s Suite w/lots of natural light up! Enter the home into a formal dining & living room area. Step down into a bonus flex room (w/laundry closet) that could be another living space, media room, home office, home gym, or even a 4th Bedroom. The hallway off the dining room leads to the 2 secondary bedrooms and guest bath. Well-sized kitchen includes contemporary cabinetry, granite countertops, breakfast bar seating, gas range, and recessed lighting. The kitchen opens to the bright & inviting family room addition featuring crown molding, recessed lighting, and an abundance of windows w/ wonderful views of the back yard. Stairs off the family room lead to the large, upstairs Owner’s Suite which offers crisp, clean elegance with crown molding, recessed lighting, tons of natural light, and a decadent ensuite bath w/ a walk-in shower, private commode, vanity, and walk-in closet with built-in shelving. The large back patio area, that includes a raised deck, has ample space for outdoor living, dining, & entertaining. Huge, tree-filled (none likely heritage trees - buyer to verify), fenced-in backyard with charming storage shed. High-end, life warrantied LeafGuard gutters. Fantastic AISD Schools (walkable to Brentwood Elem!). Brentwood is a neighborhood w/ colorful homes & gorgeous yards. Walking/ biking distance to: the neighborhood mini shopping center w/ a grocery store, Little Deli & Pizzeria, arcade, barbershop, & vintage store; Brentwood Park w/ a walking/running trail, sports courts, & a city pool; amazing restaurants & bars on Burnet Rd; Crestview Station (Metro Rail); and much more! Easy access to Mopac, I-35 & 183. *IMPORTANT: Seller requires lease back through April 10, 2022.*

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.