1919 Payne Ave, Austin, TX 78757

Welcome to 1919 Payne Ave, in the centrally located Crestview neighborhood! This stunning property, constructed in 2016, built by Paradisa Homes, offers a luxurious and contemporary living experience with a sparkling pool! In addition, enjoy the proximity to downtown Austin and the vibrant shopping and dining options along Burnet Road, just a short walk or drive away.  Upon entering the home, you are greeted by the spacious, open floor plan accentuated by the high ceilings. The heart of this home is the stunning kitchen, equipped with top-of-the-line Thermador appliances. The space flows into the main living space making one large great room. The covered patio extends the living area to more outdoor living! This large patio has an outdoor grill and a refrigerator overlooking a beautiful private pool.  This perfect floor plan has two bedrooms downstairs and two bedrooms upstairs. One of the two bedrooms downstairs can be a bedroom or an office. The primary suite features a large bedroom with soaring ceilings and abundant light that overlooks the pool, a spacious marble bathroom with a large walk-in shower, and a generously sized closet. Further, the attached two-car garage, with ample built-in storage, is a plus.  This home is an excellent opportunity to own a piece of central Austin that is modern, spacious, and ready for the next owner to move in and start swimming in their private pool!

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.