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.
Features of 1716 Karen Ave
MLS® #
7968204
Price
$629,990
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1.00
Full Baths
1
Square Footage
1,370
Acres
0.28
Year Built
1955
Type
Residential
Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Status
Active
Has Pool
No
Water Feature/View
View
None
Is Waterfront
No
Community Information: Austin
Address
1716 Karen Ave
Area
2
Subdivision
Brentwood Terrace
City
Austin
County
Travis
State
TX
Zip Code
78757
Amenities of 1716 Karen Ave
Utilities
Above Ground Utilities
Features
Curbs, Sidewalks
Parking
Driveway, Alley Access, Enclosed
Interior of 1716 Karen Ave
Interior
Carpet, Vinyl
Appliances
Disposal
Heating
Central
Fireplace
No
Fireplaces
None
# of Stories
1
Stories
One
Exterior of 1716 Karen Ave
Exterior Features
None
Lot Description
Back Yard, Level, Few Trees, Corner Lot, Trees Large Size
Roof
Asphalt
Construction
Stone Veneer
Foundation
Slab
School Information
District
Austin ISD
Elementary
Brentwood
Middle
Lamar (Austin ISD)
High
McCallum
Additional Information On 1716 Karen Ave
Days on Market
45
Foreclosure
No
Short Sale
No
RE / Bank Owned
No
Gated Community
No
Property History
Price Reduced from $699,900 to $629,990
The information being provided is for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Listing Data Provided By: Waterloo Realty, LLC(512) 750-6280. Based on information from the Austin Board of REALTORS® (alternatively, from ACTRIS) from September 21st, 2026 at 9:00pm CDT. Neither the Board nor ACTRIS guarantees or is in any way responsible for its accuracy. The Austin Board of REALTORS®, ACTRIS and their affiliates provide the MLS and all content therein "AS IS" and without any warranty, express or implied. Data maintained by the Board or ACTRIS may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
