1906 Brentwood St, Austin, TX 78757

Step into comfort with this enchanting bungalow nestled on the sought-after Brentwood Street. This delightful home + ADU combines modern updates with timeless charm, providing a cozy and welcoming atmosphere from the moment you enter. Only one block away from Brentwood Park, with a pool and newly completed pickleball courts, this is the ultimate location. The home is set on a large, spacious lot with detached 1/1 ADU + spacious storage shed. The front yard boasts a beautiful, low-maintenance xeriscape, while the expansive and lush backyard with mature shade trees invites relaxation and outdoor gatherings. Inside the main house, you'll find gorgeous hardwood floors and classic charm combined with nostalgic touches throughout. Large (updated) windows flood the space with natural light, enhancing the home’s airy feel. The great layout facilitates effortless flow from room to room, perfect for both daily living and entertaining. The detached ADU features a high ceilings, open layout, closet, and full bathroom. Don't miss the chance to own this too-cute-to-miss charmer on fabulous Brentwood Street, where every detail makes you feel right at home in one of Austin's most cherished neighborhoods.

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.