$699,900

Property Overview

This corner lot on Karen Avenue in Brentwood presents a rare opportunity in one of Austin's most established in-town neighborhoods. Situated just one block from Brentwood Elementary, the 1955 single-family home commands a generous 0.28-acre lot shaded by mature oak and pecan trees that define the character of this tree-canopied community. The 1,370-square-foot residence serves as either a solid foundation for thoughtful renovation or a canvas for new construction on a location where land alone carries significant value.

Brentwood's mid-century charm remains largely intact along these quiet streets, where established oaks line sidewalks and the neighborhood maintains the walkable, connected feel that early Austinites envisioned. The location offers immediate access to the Burnet Road corridor's ongoing transformation, featuring new bike paths and streetscape improvements, while keeping residents steps away from community gardens, neighborhood restaurants, and family-friendly amenities. At $511 per square foot, this property aligns with current area pricing while offering the strategic advantage of a corner lot in a neighborhood where gentrification-resistant authenticity still thrives.

Vox Real Estate Insight

The Karen Avenue corner lot represents exactly the kind of in-between property that savvy Austin investors have learned to value — land-forward positioning in a neighborhood that's already proven its staying power. We're seeing strong interest from both renovation-minded buyers and developers who recognize that Brentwood's location, school access, and established tree canopy make this lot irreplaceable regardless of what structure sits on it.

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 $511/sqft, this listing is priced 16% above the Brentwood median of $441/sqft.

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