5707 Fairlane Dr, Austin, TX 78757

It was 1957. Eisenhower was President, Elvis’ “All Shook Up” shook up the airwaves, ‘I Love Lucy” was on the tube, and 5707 Fairlane was under construction. 5707 Fairlane, where Mid Century Modern meets the magnificent 2020s in Allandale, Austin! Located near the fabulous Domain with its shopping and nightlife, and in close proximity to everything Downtown, this home is undeniably Mid Century at its finest, and every square foot has been lovingly and painstakingly restored in the 2020s. With an eye for preserving the original 50s character, Fairlane has all of the ultramodern amenities that discerning buyers require. New and modern wood and glass panel doors escort you in, setting the stage for what’s inside. Incredible living room detail with Beachwood blond plank flooring. Custom mid-century millwork accented by new recessed lighting. Black trimwork throughout framing each room like a piece of art. Pristine walls that provide the perfect palette for the owner's eclectic artwork. Open spaces lit by newly installed, large windows that bring the outside in. Nothing was missed here. The kitchen is to die for. The appliances, the counters, the plentiful storage, and the impeccable design elements are there to inspire the most ardent Austin foodie. The Master is, in a word, exquisite - large and inviting. The ensuite bath is ultra-modern and cool, with an all-glass shower enclosure and tile choices that offer a nod to its mid-century vibe. The same can be said for the second bedroom and its adjoining bath. And the outside? Perfection. Spacious, beautifully landscaped, and the perfect accoutrement to the inside aesthetic - with covered patio, expansive green space, and trees to match its age and storied past, this home is an updated time capsule, the perfect setting for your best Austin lifestyle!

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.