6408 Nasco Dr, Austin, TX 78757

Built by Paradisa, step into a home where every detail has been intentionally crafted for comfort, performance, and style. This 5-bedroom, 5-bath modern residence delivers a rare blend of architectural refinement and everyday livability complete with two private en-suite retreats on the second floor. Wide-plank oak floors guide you throughout the open and airy layout, where natural light pours in through Andersen windows and doors. A sleek fireplace anchors the main living space, setting the scene for relaxing evenings and memorable gatherings. For those who value seamless living, this home is built smarter: full AV pre-wire for whole-home audio, indoor/outdoor surround capabilities, security camera network wiring, Cat6 Ethernet, lighting control integration, and EV charging already in place. Even the walls, every single one, including interior walls and the garage are fully insulated for superior climate control and sound separation. The outdoor experience is equally impressive. A covered patio extends the living space into the backyard, where an outdoor kitchen and a sparkling heated pool and spa powered by Pentair equipment create a personal resort. A dedicated pool bath and fully fenced yard add convenience and privacy, while the landscaping is kept lush by automatic sprinklers with bubblers at every plant. Storage and functionality shine with a walk-in pantry, oversized utility room with sink, and a flex/media room ready for movie nights or a private office. The 3-car garage is finished with commercial-grade epoxy flooring, and the tankless water heater ensures endless hot water on demand.

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.