5406 Shoal Creek Blvd, Austin, TX 78756

Don't miss out on the chance to experience the best of Austin living in this stunning, beautifully crafted home! Huge opportunity to own on one of the most coveted streets in Austin, that’s on Shoal Creek, with all kinds of remodel or new build opportunities. The home itself is not in the flood plain and is buildable, and the property has been pre-inspected (see attached docs). Nestled on a serene street in the coveted Shoalmont subdivision, this meticulously maintained stone exterior 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home exudes timeless charm and elegance. And the icing on the cake? This beauty sits on an impressive .77 acre lot, right in the heart of the city, with the lush green backdrop of Shoal Creek at the rear of the property! This 2,472 sq ft delightful one-story home offers the perfect blend of privacy and convenience, creating a peaceful retreat amidst the city's hustle and bustle. Whether you're lounging in the spacious living areas, whipping up a scrumptious meal in the kitchen, or taking in the serene ambiance of the backyard area, you'll feel right at home here! But what truly sets this property apart are the endless opportunities to update and or do a custom build on this large creek lot only 5 miles from downtown Austin! Step outside, and you'll find even more to love, including a huge naturally landscaped yard with a built-in picnic table, gardens, a basketball hoop for some friendly competition, and a beautifully maintained lawn that's perfect for outdoor activities and has a manicured trail leading down to the grassy creek edge. Along with a privacy fence and lockable gate, there is also an electric remote-controlled security gate for the carport and driveway leading to the detached garage, which is currently being used as a shop, and has a workbench, storage cabinets, and peg board for tool storage.

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.