6704 Modesto St, Austin, TX 78757

Discover this beautifully refreshed Midtown home cared for by the same owners for 20+ years just a short stroll from Brentwood Elementary and Park, lively hotspots along Burnet Road. Step inside to find rich hickory wood floors that flow seamlessly through the front living and 3 bedrooms, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Hard tile extends from the eat-in kitchen into a spacious back living space anchored by the brick fireplace. Natural light pours through the energy-efficient Renewal by Andersen windows, and buyers benefit from the recent roof shingles installed October 2024. The guest bath shines with new tub surround tile, faucet, and sink, and freshly painted inside and exterior, offering a crisp, modern feel. Designed for both relaxation and entertaining, this home boasts two spacious living areas—one at the front and another at the rear—providing plenty of room to unwind. The kitchen features a convenient breakfast bar top and eat-in dining space, perfect for casual meals and gatherings. The single car garage and bonus storage space at the rear of the home add value not always found in these quaint MidCentury era homes. What an opportunity to live in one of Austin’s most sought-after neighborhoods!

Brentwood is one of Austin's original mid-century neighborhoods - built mostly between 1948 and 1955 when the city was expanding north of campus. The bones are good: 1,200-1,800 sqft brick and stone ranch homes on 7,500-10,000 sqft lots, mature pecan and oak trees, and a street grid that connects to everywhere without a single cul-de-sac.

The 78757 zip puts you 10 minutes from downtown via Lamar, 8 minutes from the Domain, and walking distance to Burnet Road - which has become one of Austin's best food corridors. Foreign & Domestic, Lala's Little Nugget, Top Notch Hamburgers, Tacodeli, and Soup Peddler are all within a mile. The Crown & Anchor on Burnet still serves the same burgers it did in 1980.

Original ranch homes start around $700K. Renovated and expanded properties run $1.1M-$1.6M. Tear-down and rebuild has accelerated over the past five years - new construction in the $1.8M-$2.5M range now mixes with the originals. The Brentwood Park area near Justin Lane holds value especially well.

Schools are Austin ISD: Brentwood Elementary, Lamar Middle, and McCallum High School - which feeds the Fine Arts Academy. Brentwood Park itself has tennis courts, a swimming pool, and the historic Brentwood Park Pool that families have used since the 1950s.

What makes Brentwood different from the bigger-name North Austin neighborhoods: it's still mostly its original housing stock. You can buy a real 1950s house with the post-war floor plan intact, then decide what to do with it. The neighborhood association is active, the streets are quiet, and the trees are tall enough to actually shade the sidewalks.

Best for buyers who want a true urban neighborhood with mid-century character, walkable food and coffee, and the McCallum Fine Arts Academy zoning.