5522 Shoalwood Ave, Austin, TX 78756

Stunning Craftsman in Austin’s Shoalmont neighborhood you've been waiting for combines classic architecture with thoughtful, modern updates. Step inside to find multiple living areas that flow naturally from the remodeled kitchen with center island, creating both connection and flexibility. Beautiful wood floors sprawl throughout the home and draw you into a rear living / dining space with vaulted ceilings offers a relaxing retreat. Don't miss the hidden loft area!

The secluded primary suite tucked away at the rear of the home features corner windows, a vaulted ceiling, and a spa-inspired bath remodeled/designed by the current owners with clawfoot tub, private shower, and double vanity. Buyers will appreciate the organized walk-in closet with tailored storage solutions.

Two well-appointed guest bedrooms are positioned at the front of the home and separated by the original bath. A sizable mud room, detached garage, and wood deck overlooking a spacious backyard add outdoor living / entertaining enjoyment.

Seller improvements during their ownership — newer roof, hardi plank type siding, insulation, hvac system, recent sod/landscaping lighting, primary bath and more.

Blending timeless design with modern livability, this home offers the best of Central Austin living in a beautifully balanced space and best appreciated in person.

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.