2600 Albata Ave, Austin, TX 78757

Nestled in the lovely Green Acres subdivision of Allandale, this charming 1954 bungalow offers a wonderful blend of vintage character and modern updates. Excellent location! Less than a block from Northwest Park's playground, tennis courts and swimming pool, and a five-minute walk to restaurants, shops and bus stops along bustling Burnet Road. This property is well-suited to buyers looking for move-in-ready, or could make an exciting renovation project. The home features two spacious living areas, with the family room boasting a stunning picture window that overlooks the expansive, lush backyard. The main part of the house with original hardwood floors and saltillo tile includes two bedrooms and a full bathroom. Notably, one bedroom is a double-sized room with two closets, having been converted from two separate rooms. On the opposite side of the house, the former garage has been thoughtfully transformed into a versatile guest suite with its own private entrance. This space, which can be closed off from the rest of the home and once served as a popular AirBnb, includes one bedroom, a full bathroom, and an additional room that opens out to the driveway (currently used as a TV room and has served as a 4th bedroom in the past; would also make a great home office). Sitting on nearly 1/3 acre, this property offers room to expand; possibilities abound! The neighbors here have created such a wonderful sense of community that makes this little corner of Austin feel like a small town within the big city. This property truly captures the essence of Allandale living, combining a serene neighborhood feel with easy access to local amenities.

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.