$1,100,000

Property Overview

This 1952 Bryker Woods gem offers rare value in one of Austin's most coveted neighborhoods, priced 35 percent below area median at $422 per square foot. The thoughtfully expanded mid-century home blends vintage character with contemporary updates, featuring a custom kitchen with quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances that opens into a light-filled living area anchored by original hardwoods and a wood-burning fireplace. The flexible floor plan includes four bedrooms across two stories, plus a 2021-added mother-in-law suite that could function as a primary bedroom or short-term rental opportunity.

Upstairs, a versatile attic space with three dormer windows provides abundant flexibility for a home office, studio, or storage, while a private balcony captures the tree-canopied setting. Located on nearly a quarter-acre lot on Oakmont Boulevard, the property sits steps from Shoal Creek Trail and the top-rated local elementary school, with downtown Austin and UT just minutes away. Recent improvements include new recessed lighting, fresh paint, and updated laundry room cabinetry, creating a move-in-ready home that honors its mid-century roots while meeting modern lifestyle demands.

Vox Real Estate Insight

This property represents an exceptional opportunity in Bryker Woods at a significant discount to comparable homes in the neighborhood, making it an intelligent acquisition for buyers seeking character and location without premium pricing. The flexible layout and recent mother-in-law suite addition make it particularly attractive for multigenerational living or those seeking income-producing potential, factors the Vox Residential team has seen drive strong demand in this central Austin corridor.

Agent Description

Nestled in the heart of Bryker Woods, this beautifully updated 1952 home blends original character with modern comfort—just minutes from downtown Austin, UT, and Town Lake. Originally a 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage, the home has been thoughtfully expanded to include a spacious living and dining area, a second-floor bedroom suite, and a flexible mother-in-law suite added in 2021 that could serve as the primary bedroom or a short-term rental. Inside, the home showcases custom kitchen cabinets with full-length drawers, quartz countertops, a new tile backsplash, new oven and range hood, and freshly painted cabinetry in both the kitchen and laundry room. The kitchen flows into a light-filled living space with built-in bookshelves, a wood-burning fireplace, and new recessed lighting. Upstairs, the private bedroom and bath open to a versatile attic space—complete with three dormer windows and enough room to serve as a playroom, office, sewing area, or generous storage space. A small balcony off the upstairs bedroom offers a peaceful spot to enjoy the surrounding trees. Outdoors, enjoy a charming front porch with a view of the front garden and street, a large front yard with mature trees and garden beds, and a nicely sized backyard with a storage shed, driveway with space for a carport. Close to Postino, Kerbey Lane Cafe, Central Market, and Tiny Boxwoods, and zoned to Bryker Woods Elementary, this home offers the ideal Central Austin lifestyle—classic charm, thoughtful updates, energy efficiency, and endless flexibility in one of Austin’s most desirable neighborhoods.

Neighborhood: Bryker Woods

This property is located in Bryker Woods, Austin, TX. The area is known for Top Elementary School, Mid-Century Homes, Shoal Creek Trail, Tree-Canopied Streets, Central Location.

At $422/sqft, this listing is priced 18% below the Bryker Woods median of $516/sqft.

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