6813 Joyce St, Austin, TX 78757

Welcome to 6813 Joyce St, a unique modern residence that has been thoughtfully designed and carefully crafted by boutique design/build firm, Chrear. Centrally located in the highly sought-after Allandale neighborhood, this residence offers the best of both worlds: impeccable interior design that blends Mediterranean modern with Scandinavian comfort in a convenient urban Austin setting. While the main home is complete, the 1 room + full bath casita unit, covered patio, and pool are 30 days from completion. Upon entry, you're immediately greeted by an oversized, custom white oak door, which isn't the only oversized feature of this home. Floor-to-ceiling windows bring light in from every corner - the perfect complement to a well-thought-out and carefully considered open floor plan. Throughout the home, you'll find the perfect combination of intimate spaces complimented by unique features and open flow between. Enjoy indoor/outdoor living and a floor plan that's ideal for entertainment, hosting, and gatherings. Just off the family room is a large outdoor patio and a private fenced backyard with a modern pool. The kitchen features a working pantry with ample storage, imported marble countertops, a state-of-the-art appliance package, and custom white oak cabinetry. The living room boasts a custom, lime-washed fireplace, floor-to-ceiling windows, and soaring ceilings that vault from 19ft to 24ft! The first floor also features a front office, guest bedroom and bath, and large primary bedroom suite. The spacious primary suite and stunning spa-like primary bathroom offer luxury that is unmatched in the area. Hand-crafted oak stairs lead you to the second floor where you'll find a large second living space, two additional bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, and tree-lined window views. Throughout the home you'll find carefully curated tile and fixture selections, level 5 drywall finish, XL epoxy garage, and design touches that make this feel like a custom home.

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.