2005 Pequeno St, Austin, TX 78757

This modern FENG SHUI SPEC home has been designed from the ground-up to ensure optimal flow of Chi or energy. It boasts an open design that is light and bright - Walk-in to soaring ceilings with ample windows and hardwood floors throughout the house. The extra large lot is POOL READY for those who want to add that option. The kitchen features modern custom cabinetry and quartz countertops with a large island. The dining room and living rooms are ideally located across from the kitchen. The main level has 2 large bedrooms to accommodate guests and the elderly who cannot walk up stairs. The Master suite offers a large walk-in closet and modern bathroom with a large sink and vanity and walk-in shower. The second bedroom has a beautiful view of the backyard and has a bathroom conveniently located nearby. For all of you working from home, there is a large office room on the main level. Beautiful floating stairs showcase a large landing window that has seen beautiful large moons. The upstairs area has 2 spacious bedrooms that share a full bath. The private backyard has a dual patio area – one area has a screening mosquito net that then leads to a cedar deck outdoor space where you can dine al fresco or cozy up by the fire pit. District to acclaimed schools- Brentwood, Lamar and McCallum. Walkable to restaurants, retail, and entertainment on Burnet Rd.

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.