1723 Brentwood St Unit #A, Austin, TX 78757

This charming craftsman-style home offers a "lock & leave" lifestyle in the heart of Austin. 1723 Brentwood lives and looks like a single-family home, but is an A/B condo w/ low maintenance tasks for relaxed living. NO backyard to maintain. Two bedrooms on second level PLUS a bonus room w/ french doors on main level. A true Hallmark movie setting on a corner lot just a few walkable blocks from beloved Brentwood Neighborhood Park and across the street from highly-rated and recently modernized Brentwood Elementary. Curb appeal includes mature trees, pretty landscaping, automatic irrigation, and an adorable covered front porch and porch swing -- a perfect spot to enjoy the vibrancy of the neighborhood. The beautiful interior has open living areas enhanced w/ crown molding, polished concrete flooring, & large-wood-cased windows including new double-hung window shades in the living & dining rooms. The chef's kitchen features a large island and breakfast bar, upgraded granite countertops, a walk-in pantry, & sleek stainless steel appliances. The main floor also incorporates a large laundry room with built-in storage, a half bath, and a bonus room ideal for a home office or playroom with glass french doors. The primary bedroom is located on the upper floor with a large walk-in closet, access to a private balcony, & a luxurious en-suite bath with a granite-topped double vanity, garden tub, & a separate frameless walk-in shower. The 2nd floor also hosts a spacious guest bedroom/bath, access to a 2nd balcony, & a bonus nook that can be used for storage or crafts. The garden-like side patio area is the perfect setting for entertaining family & friends & super easy to maintain with a turf yard. Don't forget the 1-car attached garage & long private driveway! Fantastic location with easy access to freeways, grocery stores, shops, & delicious restaurants. 20 minutes to DT Austin or ABIA.

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.