3006 Stardust Dr, Austin, TX 78757

There’s no wasted space in this four bedroom plus office, one-story home on one of Allandale’s most beloved streets, Stardust Drive. Complete studs-in remodel and primary suite extension in 2018 (hvac ducts, electrical, plumbing, attic, insulation, drywall, all appliances, roof, etc.). The primary bedroom suite is tucked in the back of the property overlooking the 2021-built pool with baja deck, water sheers, and exterior speakers. The large entertainer’s kitchen features an eat-up island, walk-in pantry, Bosch dishwasher, oven/microwave, 6-burner Thermador gas range, granite countertops, and 2024 GE Cafe Keurig refrigerator. Hall bathroom updated 2025. Beyond the kitchen, through the drop-zone, a large laundry room awaits with more cabinet storage, room for side-by-side laundry, and space for another full-sized refrigerator. Visitors favorite feature is the large screened porch off the open-concept living/dining/kitchen area that faces the Palisade Zoysia lawn and custom-built, concrete, propane fire table. The home is eco-friendly, boasting solar panels, an EV charger near the two-car garage, a home battery system, a smart watering irrigation system, and a Google Nest thermostat, pool camera, and doorbell camera. Deed restrictions apply; see Allandale Neighborhood Association website.

This 1962-built cottage at 3006 Stardust Drive in Allandale Park offers something increasingly rare in central Austin - a single-story home where the garden isn't an afterthought but the heart of daily life. Priced at $1.40 million on 0.2148 acres, the property sits on one of the neighborhood's most desirable streets, steps from Gullett Elementary and the tree-lined corridors of North Austin's most established communities in the 78757 zip code.

The architecture embraces a blurred boundary between inside and outside. The screened porch extends directly from the open-concept living and dining areas, facing mature Palisade Zoysia lawn and a custom concrete fire table with propane heating - the kind of space where evening entertaining happens naturally. A 2021-built pool with baja shelf, water sheets, and exterior speakers anchors the rear yard, while large trees exceeding 40 feet provide canopy coverage that's been decades in the making. The automatic sprinkler system covers both front and rear, eliminating the guesswork from maintaining these gardens.

Inside, the four-bedroom, three-bath layout maximizes livability without wasting square footage across 2,438 sqft. The primary suite, renovated in 2018, sits at the back of the home with direct views to the pool and grounds. The kitchen reads like a chef's working space - Thermador 6-burner range, Bosch dishwasher, granite counters, substantial walk-in pantry, and a dedicated laundry room with cabinet storage and space for multiple appliances. Built-in features, crown molding, and a dedicated study mean the home functions equally well for families and remote professionals. Smart home integration includes Google Nest thermostat, pool camera, and doorbell camera throughout.

The sustainability features reflect thoughtful ownership. Solar panels cover approximately 50 percent of annual electricity costs. An EV charger sits near the two-car garage, paired with a home battery system that enhances energy independence. These improvements signal a home designed for both current comfort and long-term value.

Allandale Park connects directly to Austin ISD schools including Gullett Elementary and Lamar Middle School, with McCallum High School serving the district. The neighborhood's proximity to public transit and established North Austin amenities makes this location work for professionals and families alike. At $574 per sqft, this is a cottage that rewards those seeking substance over square footage.

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.