5112 Woodview Ave, Austin, TX 78756

Charm and character fills this lovingly cared for home that blends the traditional mid-century craftsman with modern living. Nestled in the heart of Shoalmont this warm and inviting home, completely remodeled in 2015-2016, features dark hardwood oak floors throughout, upgraded windows offering lots of natural light, and beautifully appointed open spaces to entertain, dine, and relax. Enjoy a chef's delight gourmet kitchen that features a huge island, Pietra de Cardosa stone and quartz counters, stainless appliances, gas cooktop, custom cabinetry, upgraded farmhouse sink, faucet, light fixtures and more. The living areas are both cozy for quiet relaxation and spacious for fun gatherings. A custom sliding glass door leads you to a covered outdoor patio deck and landscaped backyard creating the ideal setting for outdoor entertainment under massive shady pecan trees. Exterior features include a metal roof, rain gutters, sprinkler system, and outdoor party lights. Added during the remodeling phase, the entire second floor is dedicated to the primary suite that welcomes you into a sitting area ideal for a study or office. Retreat to your cozy yet spacious primary bedroom features vaulted ceilings, a massive walk-through closet with adjustable shelving system, and a designer's dream bathroom. Conveniently located in central Austin's most sought-after neighborhood, you will enjoy short walks to iconic Fonda San Miguel, Epicerie, La Mancha, and all the eclectic boutiques up and down the Burnet Rd corridor.

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.