1912 Payne Ave Unit #1, Austin, TX 78757

Experience modern living in this stunning two-story stand-alone condo nestled in Austin. Surrounded by mature trees and a lush green lawn, this home offers the perfect blend of style and comfort. The thoughtfully designed open floor plan features soaring ceilings, recessed lighting throughout, and a seamless flow between the living, dining, and kitchen areas.

The sleek kitchen is a chef’s dream, boasting a central island with waterfall countertops, a gas range, tile backsplash, and abundant prep space. Upstairs, the spacious bedrooms provide a private retreat, with plush carpeting adding warmth underfoot. The primary suite is a showstopper, complete with high ceilings, an ensuite bathroom featuring dual sinks, a tiled shower, and LED mirrors for a modern touch. Complete with a wonderful walk-in tiled shower and built-in shelf, floating vanity with motion-detected lighting for added pampering!

Designed for year-round enjoyment, the outdoor spaces include both covered and uncovered seating areas, with a ceiling fan on the patio to keep you cool on warm Texas evenings. Whether you're entertaining guests or enjoying a quiet night in, this home offers the perfect backdrop for Austin living at its finest.

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.