1716 Karen Ave, Austin TX 78757

  • $699,900

Overview

  • Single Family Residence
  • Property Type
  • 3
  • Bedrooms
  • 1
  • Bathroom
  • 1370
  • Sq Ft
  • 1955
  • Year Built
  • 0.281
  • Lot Sq Ft

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.

Interior Features

Living Area
1370
Price per Sqft
510.88
Levels
One
Living Room
2
Flooring
Carpet, Vinyl
# Other Level Beds
0
Dining Rooms
1
Main Level Bedrooms
3
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
0
Total Bathrooms
1
Fireplace
0
Laundry Location
In Kitchen
Cooling
Yes
Cooling Description
Central Air
Heating
Yes
Heating Description
Central
Patio And Porch Features
Front Porch
Window Features
Blinds
Interior Features
Ceiling Fan(s), Electric Dryer Hookup, No Interior Steps, Primary Bedroom on Main, Walk-In Closet(s), See Remarks
Appliances
Disposal

Utilities

Utilities
Above Ground

Exterior Features

Roof
Asphalt
Waterfront
No
Property Condition
Resale
Foundation Details
Slab
View
No
Fencing
Chain Link
Water Source
Public
Other Structures
Shed(s)
Spa Features
Parking Features
Alley Access, Driveway, Enclosed
Pool
No
Lot Size
0.28 Acres
Sewer
Public Sewer
Exterior Features
None

School Information

Elementary School
Brentwood
Middle School
Lamar (Austin ISD)
High School
McCallum

Other Property Details

MLSⓇ ID
7968204
MLS Board
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Direction Faces
South
Community Features
Curbs, Sidewalks
Accessibility Features
None
Lot Features
Back Yard, Corner Lot, Few Trees, Level, Trees-Large (Over 40 Ft)
FEMA Flood Plain
Yes-500 yr

TAX Details*

Annual Tax Amount
$12,844.74
Estimated Taxes
$11,754.00

Listing Details

Data Source
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List Agent MLS ID
628750
List Agent Name
Matthew Pariseau
Listing Broker
Waterloo Realty, LLC
Contractual Search Date / Listed
2026-08-07

Other Details

Pets Allowed
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