Active · MLS# 7968204

1716 Karen Ave

Austin, TX, 78757

$629,990

3 Beds · 1 Baths · 1,370 SF · $460/SF

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.

Property Details

Property type

Single Family Residence

Living area

1,370 sq ft

Bedrooms

3

Bathrooms

1 full

Year built

1955

Lot size

0.281 acres

Subdivision

Brentwood Terrace

County

Travis

Annual taxes

$12,845

Schools

Elementary

Brentwood

Middle

Lamar (Austin ISD)

High

McCallum

Features

Interior

Ceiling Fan(s) · No Interior Steps · Primary Bedroom on Main · Walk-In Closet(s) · See Remarks

Exterior

None

Flooring

Carpet · Vinyl

Heating

Central

Cooling

Central Air

Views

None

Listing courtesy of Matthew Pariseau, Waterloo Realty, LLC. Information is provided by Unlock MLS (Austin Board of Realtors) and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Adrian Salas is not the listing agent for this property unless otherwise stated.