$629,990

Property Overview

This corner lot on Karen Avenue in Brentwood represents something increasingly rare in Austin—a 0.28-acre parcel anchored by mature oak and pecan trees, one block from Brentwood Elementary, in a neighborhood where mid-century character still defines the streetscape. The 1955 single-family home sits on elevated ground with south-facing exposure and alley access, offering flexibility for buyers who envision either thoughtful renovation or new construction on this substantial lot. Three bedrooms, one bath, and 1,370 living square feet span a single-story floor plan with the primary suite on the main level, central cooling and heating, and a front porch that overlooks the established canopy.

At $629,990, this property prices at market rate per square foot while capturing the land value that makes in-town Brentwood increasingly sought-after. The lot's corner positioning and mature landscaping provide the kind of bones that take years to establish, while proximity to the Burnet Road dining and retail corridor—alongside ongoing streetscape improvements—adds neighborhood momentum. Whether as a renovation project honoring its mid-century DNA or as a development opportunity in one of Austin TX's most walkable central neighborhoods, this Karen Avenue listing presents the kind of location advantage that doesn't materialize often.

Vox Real Estate Insight

At Vox Real Estate, we recognize that this corner lot and canopy represent irreplaceable assets in an infill neighborhood where comparable land opportunities are vanishing—the bones of what attracted families to Brentwood in the first place are still here, just waiting for the right vision. The school proximity, mature trees, and emerging streetscape investments along nearby Burnet Road position this as a location play for buyers seeking Austin character without the southward sprawl.

Agent Description

Just one block from Brentwood Elementary, this single-family home carries the soul of classic Austin — from the era when Allandale and Brentwood were first drawn onto the map. It sits on a generous 0.28-acre (12,253 sq. ft.) corner lot, shaded by mature oaks and pecans that simply can't be planted overnight. Today, this property stands at an exciting crossroads: a seasoned fixer-upper ready for a renovation that honors its mid-century bones, or a cleared slate for a custom-built dream home in one of Austin's most desirable in-town neighborhoods. Either way, what you're buying is irreplaceable — the corner lot, the location, the legacy of a street where neighbors still know each other by name. Quiet, canopied streets surrounded by thoughtfully updated mid-century homes — this is what neighborhood feel actually looks like. And the Burnet Road corridor just steps away keeps getting better: new sidewalks, bike paths, and streetscape upgrades are underway as part of the city's multi-year Burnet Road corridor project, making the area increasingly walkable. The neighborhood's commercial spine delivers it all — Mama Betty's for Tex-Mex, District Kitchen for a date-night New American menu, Boulevard Social for craft cocktails, and Pocha Is Back for late-night Korean pocha vibes, plus Sugarwolf Bakery for coffee and pastries. It's one of Austin's most authentic and evolving local dining corridors. 78757 sits close to the Domain's tech corridors, central Austin, and major thoroughfares like MoPac and US-183 — a location that works for commuters, remote workers, and everyone in between. An incredible, level corner lot in Brentwood — 12,253 sq. ft. / 0.2813 acres.

Neighborhood: Brentwood

This property is located in Brentwood, Austin, TX. The area is known for Community Garden, Burnet Road Dining, Family-Friendly, Mid-Century Charm, Central Location.

At $460/sqft, this listing is priced near the Brentwood median of $460/sqft.

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