2003 Payne Ave, Austin, TX 78757

Coming August 2021! Luxury living comes to Brentwood, one of Austin’s most desirable neighborhoods! Smyth’s homes deliver design touches that make them truly unique. The design by Don Harris, AIA is a smart blend of function and sophistication. The ground-floor owner’s suite overlooks the pool and features a sliding door for direct pool access. The kitchen and dining area also open to the pool and covered patio through an impressive 16’ wide sliding door. The kitchen features a generous 42” x 84” island, custom cabinets, and a walk-in pantry. Cooks will love the 36” Bertazzoni gas range and built-in 42” refrigerator! The large 16’ x 17’ living area looks onto the front porch through triple 7’ tall windows. There’s a hallway desk nook and a dedicated office downstairs. Upstairs there are 3 full bedrooms, 2 baths, a study area, and a bonus 12’ x 19’ den. European white oak flooring will be used throughout all living areas, bedrooms, and stairs. Smyth’s attention to detail is evident in the designer-quality light fixtures and brass plumbing fixtures that accent the whimsical wallpaper and playful paint & tile selections. Outside the deep covered porch overlooks the pool for gathering and entertaining across all seasons. Don't miss this unique home!

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.