5711 Marilyn Dr, Austin, TX 78757

Beautifully remodeled in 2015, this classic Allandale ranch home sits on a flat and spacious quarter-acre lot with a lush green lawn and mature shade trees in front. The front porch is covered by a low-pitched roof with elegant wooden support pillars. An entry foyer opens to a bright and airy living and dining space, illuminated by natural light through the tall windows and an expansive three-panel sliding glass door overlooking the backyard. Adding texture and a pop of color to the space is a gas fireplace with a floor-to-ceiling brick surround. Cooking is a delight in the kitchen, featuring stainless appliances, granite counters, and cabinets that extend up to the ceiling. Storage is plentiful in the walk-in pantry and extra workspace that is perfect for a coffee bar or extra counter space. Over the kitchen sink is an extra wide sliding window giving you a clear vantage point over the entire backyard. Benefitting from a split floor plan, the primary suite is a relaxing space unto itself, with an oversized walk-in closet and a modern bath that is equipped with dual vanities, storage, a large walk-in shower with a ceiling-mounted rain head, and stylish penny tile floors. Two additional bedrooms and a full bath are on the other side of the home. Entertaining is a breeze in this backyard retreat, with room for an open deck, sports court, trampoline, and lawn to enjoy year-round. With its proximity to major thoroughfares such as MoPac Expressway and Highway 183, Allandale offers residents easy access to shopping centers, grocery stores, medical facilities, and other essential services. The neighborhood's convenience factor adds to its appeal for those seeking a well-rounded urban-suburban 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.