Allandale is one of North Central Austin's largest established neighborhoods, built mostly in the 1950s-60s on generous lots. Trailing median $925,928 at $495/sqft, homes moving in about 51 days.
Allandale is one of North Central Austin's largest and most established neighborhoods, built mostly in the 1950s-60s on generous quarter-acre-plus lots. Trailing-twelve-month median runs around $925,928 at roughly $495/sqft, with homes moving in about 51 days.
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Allandale is a neighborhood I work regularly — original owners here often sell quietly through word of mouth before a home ever hits the MLS. If you want first look, let's talk.
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Pocket Listings in Allandale — Not on Zillow
I typically have pocket listings scattered across Allandale and the surrounding North Central Austin pockets that aren't on Zillow, Realtor.com, or the public MLS.
That includes original-owner homes held for decades and quietly updated properties not yet photographed for a public listing. Recent range: roughly $750K–$1.5M. Call me before you search anywhere else.
Trailing 12-mo median | $925,928 (Redfin, mid-2026) |
Median $/sqft | ~$495 |
Days on market | ~51 |
Entry price | ~$750K (original-condition 1950s-60s homes) |
Premium ceiling | $1.5M+ (larger remodels and new construction) |
School district | Austin ISD |
Zip | 78756 / 78757 |
Character | Established, larger lots, family-friendly, mid-century |
Metro context: ~$440K median, ~4.7 months inventory, ~67 days DOM. Allandale trades above the metro median while still moving faster than average — a sign of steady, durable demand.
I've been selling Austin luxury real estate for 20 years, and Allandale is the neighborhood I point to when buyers ask for the biggest lot they can get without leaving central Austin. It was built out mostly in the 1950s and 60s on generously sized quarter-acre-plus parcels — genuinely bigger than what you'll find in Rosedale, Bryker Woods, or most of Old West Austin.
The neighborhood stretches along Burnet Road and up toward the Domain, with Northwest Park and an active neighborhood association giving it a real sense of community identity. It's not flashy, and it doesn't need to be — the lot sizes and the location do the selling.
At 51 days average time on market, Allandale moves at a healthy, steady pace — not the frenzy of Rosedale next door, but still well ahead of the metro average.
Allandale is zoned to Austin ISD, typically Gullett or Highland Park Elementary, Lamar Middle School, and McCallum High School. (Confirm assigned campuses for any specific home.)
The space-seeking family — Wants a genuinely large yard for kids and dogs without leaving central Austin.
The mid-century enthusiast — Drawn to the original ranch-style architecture and the potential for a tasteful period-appropriate remodel.
The Burnet Road regular — Treats the neighborhood's growing restaurant scene as a daily amenity, not an occasional outing.
Moderate — Northwest Park and pockets of Burnet Road are walkable from many homes, but the neighborhood's larger lots mean more driving than Rosedale or Bryker Woods; downtown is a 15-20 minute drive.
Burnet Road anchors daily life here — one of Austin's fastest-growing restaurant corridors, from casual taco spots to some of the city's better new openings. Northwest Park offers green space and a pool, and the Domain is a short drive north for bigger shopping and dining needs.
Honest verdict: all three sit in the broader North Central Austin corridor. Allandale is the lot-size winner of the three, which makes it the right call for buyers who prioritize yard space over walkability.
"Johnny's knowledge of Central Austin was priceless in helping us find our slice of heaven. He even found exactly what we were looking for off-market before anyone else, and saved us real money on our offer. He's the go-to expert for this part of town — highly recommend." See verified reviews from my past clients on Zillow (5.0★, 33+ reviews).
Allandale is one of the few central Austin neighborhoods where I can genuinely tell a family "yes, you can have the big yard and still be 15 minutes from downtown." Knowing which blocks have the best lots and which homes have already been quietly updated saves my clients real time and money.
Allandale is a large, established North Central Austin neighborhood built mostly in the 1950s-60s, spanning zip codes 78756 and 78757, known for its generous lot sizes.
Austin ISD, typically Gullett or Highland Park Elementary, Lamar Middle School, and McCallum High School. Confirm assigned campuses for any specific home.
The trailing-twelve-month median runs around $925,928 at roughly $495/sqft, with entry-level homes starting near $750K and larger remodels reaching $1.5M or more.
Many lots run a quarter-acre or larger — genuinely bigger than most comparable central Austin neighborhoods like Rosedale or Bryker Woods.
About 15-20 minutes by car via Burnet Road, Lamar Boulevard, or MoPac.
Larger-lot central Austin neighborhoods have held value well through every cycle I've seen in 20 years, and Allandale's combination of space and location gives it durable appeal.
It's an active civic association that organizes community events and advocates on neighborhood issues — ask your agent for current involvement details if that matters to you.
Less walkable than Rosedale or Bryker Woods, many homes need updating to modern standards, and the neighborhood spans a wide area so character can vary block to block.
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If lot size and central location top your list, Allandale deserves a serious look — and I can get you in front of what's actually available, on and off market. Johnny Ronca · (512) 797-0965 · [email protected] — or book a quick call: calendar.app.google/Mmtr3L3D16VRD7fQ9
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8,268 people live in Allandale, where the median age is 41 and the average individual income is $64,663. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Allandale has 3,574 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Allandale do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 8,268 people call Allandale home. The population density is 5,980 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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