6011 Shoal Creek Blvd, Austin, TX 78757

MORE THAN recent $100k drop! TAKE ANOTHER LOOK! New luxury vinyl plank flooring in the kitchen, formal dining, and utility room/optional office space in this mid-century modern treasure w/ many other enhancements in the heart of Allandale! Magnificent pecan trees & mature crepe myrtles frame the home on its generous .25 acre lot. Stone walkway & 4 sides limestone w/ landscape beds offer great street appeal. Extensive oak wood floors through much of the home. Sunny kitchen w/original colorful tile cntrs & backsplash, the new flooring, recessed track lighting, updated casement windows, 42”cabinets & lots of pantry storage. Two generous sized living areas, the first w/the wood floors, which opens to the enclosed patio room &, approximately 630 sq ft. of great additional living space with stained concrete floors, a wall of newer, double pane, Low-E feature windows and an atrium door to the backyard. To each side of the door are shelves w/textured black granite surface, a great space for plants, toys, or other treasures. “Wall of windows” offers a full view of the outdoor living space, firepit area, and decorative fencing. The hall to the bedrooms leads to the hall bath w/ two-tone tile floors and walls, an updated vanity, mirror and lighting. The wood floors extend down the hall to two inviting bedrooms and then the primary bedroom, with an attached lovely shelving and drawer unit. The traditional primary bath has tile floors and half wall, pedestal sink, and a tiled tub/shower combination. The spacious formal dining area is refreshed with new flooring, the utility room space has extensive cabinetry & an extended craft, office or play space, now with fresh paint, new flooring, recessed lighting, and lightly textured ceilings. Rear accessed double carport area, in-ground irrigation w/ foundation drip lines around perimeter. Just 5 blocks to Northwest District Park (4 pickleball courts!); 4 blocks to Gullett Elementary. Impeccably maintained, a true Austin prize!

The 1952 stone cottage at 6011 Shoal Creek Boulevard in Allandale sits on a corner lot where a magnificent pecan tree and mature crepe myrtles create a natural frame for everyday living. This three-bedroom, two-bath home at 2,930 square feet anchors the heart of one of Austin's most established neighborhoods, with Gullett Elementary, Lamar Middle, and McCallum High all part of the Austin ISD pipeline. The property sold in just three days at $1.25 million, reflecting both the scarcity of cottage-scale homes in this location and the unmistakable appeal of its garden-forward design.

Inside, warm wood floors flow through the main living spaces and connect directly to what the home does best - blur the boundary between interior comfort and outdoor life. The enclosed patio room, approximately 630 square feet, is essentially a garden room. A full wall of newer double-pane, Low-E windows frames views of the low-maintenance backyard and firepit area, while built-in shelving with granite surfaces on either side of the atrium door creates natural spots to display plants and personal treasures. This is where the home's character emerges: the ability to sit inside watching the garden change with the season, or step directly outside without transition.

The kitchen retains its mid-century bones with original tile counters and backsplash in the kind of vintage palette that reads as intentional, not dated. Updated casement windows, recessed track lighting, and white appliances keep the space functional. Two generous family rooms and a formal dining area provide the flexibility that mid-century families understood. The primary bedroom sits at the end of the hallway, updated with walk-in closets and attached shelving. The hall bathroom features two-tone tile and updated fixtures. A utility room and office space near the kitchen handle the practical work of living.

The landscape itself speaks to thoughtful maintenance. Front and rear sprinkler systems, landscaped beds, and stone walkways define the property line on this 0.253-acre lot. A shed sits at the back for tool storage, and the decorative fencing provides privacy without weight. The home faces Shoal Creek Boulevard in North Austin, positioning residents for quick access to downtown Austin, the Domain shopping and office corridor, and the tech campuses scattered throughout North Central Texas.

For buyers seeking a complete home rather than a project, the pre-inspected status and documented maintenance history matter. This is cottage living that doesn't ask for restoration - it asks to be enjoyed.

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.