2114 Lawnmont Ave, Austin, TX 78756

Dubbed "Fred" by architect North Arrow Studio with build and interior finishes by Cary Paul Studios, 2114 Lawnmont has strong lines created by wing walls that continue from foundation to roof. The wing walls keep rhythm along the exterior and project beyond the facade, while the front entry features a stunning 12' tall pivot front door, which is set back to create a private screened entry courtyard. Ebony stained wood siding adds warmth when contrasted with the soft white stucco walls. Custom steel architectural door systems throughout the property bring in natural light. On the interior, an oak feature wall wraps from the living room and continues all the way up the staircase, and is accented by stunning skylights and custom steel and palladium marble handrails. The main home features 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, while a detached 2-car garage includes a guest cabana with a flexible space suitable for a bedroom or office, complete with a full bathroom. The two structures are connected via a fully landscaped yard with xeriscape and drought proof turf with a spacious modern pool and a hidden outdoor shower. The spacious custom kitchen is a culinary enthusiast's dream, with a custom paneled oak island accented with Ann Sacks backsplash tile. Top-of-the-line appliances include a panel-ready fridge and dishwasher, floating shelves and a serving area. The expansive butler's pantry features a built in microwave and an array of open and hidden storage. The laundry room, conveniently located off the kitchen, stuns with marble counters and a custom peg wall. Boutique custom cabinetry and tile can be found throughout. The primary bedroom boasts an en suite bath with a luxurious Japanese soaking tub, a spacious walk-in shower, and a double floating vanity. Just steps to local restaurants and shops along the Burnet Road corridor, this home is the epitome of urban living with an established neighborhood feeling.

Allandale is a mid-century neighborhood in North-Central Austin's 78757, built around the Burnet Road dining corridor and the Shoal Creek trail. Median home price $950K. Austin ISD schools (Gullett Elementary), 12 minutes to downtown, 8 minutes to UT campus.

The housing stock is predominantly 1950s-60s ranch homes on generous lots (8,000-12,000+ sq ft) — big enough for serious yard space, a pool, or a future addition. Some owners have updated; others love the original floor plans. A teardown-and-rebuild wave is underway but slower than in Westlake or Tarrytown. Active listings typically number 10-15 at any given time.

Burnet Road changed everything. Barley Swine, Bufalina Due, Pinthouse Pizza, Yard Bar, and Phil's Icehouse turned this stretch into one of Austin's best dining corridors. Beverly S. Sheffield Northwest Pool (Austin's first Olympic-sized public pool, opened 1956) anchors summer life. Shoal Creek bisects the neighborhood with a trail connecting south to downtown and north to Anderson Lane.

What makes Allandale the value play in Central Austin: lot sizes that rival Tarrytown at half the price, a dining corridor that rivals South Congress, and a commute that's shorter than most suburbs. The tradeoff is Austin ISD (good but not Eanes) and mid-century homes that may need updating.