78756 — Brentwood & Crestview

Hood Realty | Compass  ·  Neighborhood Guide 2025

Local Expert
$745K

Median sale price

Strong demand for mid-century stock
~29

Avg days on market

One of the fastest-moving zips we track
41%

Faster sold vs avg

Hood Realty listings 2024
24%

More per sq ft

vs neighborhood avg 2024
Listings by price segment
Entry ($450K–650K) — 17 Sweet spot ($650K–900K) — 33 Luxury ($900K+) — 10
Why value holds here
Value & location 35% Walkability 25% Character 20% Community 20%
Austin ISD schools
Brentwood Elementary
Beloved neighborhood school · Active PTA
Lamar Middle School
International Baccalaureate candidate · Strong academics
McCallum High School
Fine arts academy · Strong academics
“We bought here for a reason. It’s still one of the best values in central Austin.” — Blake Hood
This zip is for you if...
You want classic central-Austin charm without the West Austin price tag
You love mid-century architecture and walkable, tree-lined streets
You want quick access to the Domain, downtown, and the airport
You are looking for strong appreciation potential in an established area
You want a real neighborhood feel — block parties, dog walkers, kids on bikes
Daily lifestyle snapshot
Outdoor access
Brentwood Park, Crestview greenbelt pockets, easy bike access to Burnet Rd
Coffee & dining
Top-tier coffee and food on Burnet Road, Brentwood Social House nearby
Fitness
Neighborhood running routes, gyms along Burnet, walkable parks
Errands
HEB on Koenig, Burnet Road corridor for everything day to day
Mid-century homes
Tree-lined streets
Walkable
Burnet Road corridor
Strong value
Close to Domain
Friendly streets
Old Austin feel

Ready to talk 78756?

We live here. I’ll tell you straight whether a house is worth it.
Blake Hood · Hood Realty | Compass
Blake@Compass.com · 512-920-7235
@hoodrealtyatx