Allandale
Mid-century ranch streets, big shade trees and Shoal Creek running through the middle. Allandale sits between MoPac and Burnet Road, about 15 minutes from downtown and 10 from The Domain.
Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Lbal (CC BY-SA 4.0), WhisperToMe (Public domain), Larry D. Moore (CC BY 4.0).
Where it is & what it feels like
Allandale is a north-central Austin neighborhood in ZIP 78757. It runs from MoPac on the west to Burnet Road on the east, and from 45th Street on the south to West Anderson Lane on the north, with Shoal Creek Boulevard cutting through the middle. The land was part of an 1841 Republic of Texas grant to George W. Davis, and the Davis family cemetery on Vine Street is now a Texas Historical Cemetery. Most of the houses went up in the 1950s and '60s.
Across Burnet Road is Crestview, Allandale's neighbor in the same ZIP. Crestview was built in the 1950s and early '60s on a former dairy farm, and its homes tend to be smaller and a little less expensive; it also has the Crestview MetroRail station at Lamar and Airport. Buyers often shop the two together, and Burnet Road between them has filled in with restaurants, coffee shops and new condo buildings.
What you'll find here
The housing stock
Most of the housing is 1950s and '60s single-story ranch and mid-century homes, many brick, with roughly 1,400–2,200 sq ft on lots that are generous for central Austin. Some original homes have been remodeled or expanded; others have been replaced with two-story new construction, which usually sells at the top of the range.
The Burnet Road and Anderson Lane edges have newer condos, townhomes and small mixed-use buildings, the lower-cost way into 78757. Prices run from roughly the mid-$300Ks for condos to $2M+ for new builds, with original ranch homes mostly in the $700Ks to $1.1M.
Typical home
- Price range
- ~$350K (condos) to $2M+ (new builds)
- Typical home
- 3 bd / 2 ba ranch, ~1,600–2,200 sq ft
- Lots
- Often ~0.2–0.3 acre (verify per parcel)
- Built
- Mostly 1950s–60s, plus rebuilds
- HOA
- Generally none; voluntary association
Kien's tip: Shoal Creek runs through Allandale, and the 1981 Memorial Day flood hit this area hard. Before you write an offer, check the address on the City of Austin floodplain map (ATXfloodpro) and ask for the seller's disclosure and any elevation certificate. Two houses on the same street can have very different flood-insurance costs.
Market snapshot
Snapshot as of August 2026 from Redfin's Allandale data (3 months ending Aug 2026) and brokerage MLS figures. Small monthly samples make these numbers volatile. Estimates only.
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Schools
Austin ISD. Most of Allandale is zoned to Gullett Elementary and the southern end to Highland Park Elementary; under the 2026–27 feeder pattern both feed Lamar Middle and McCallum High. None of these campuses were on the 2025 closure list.
| Level | School(s) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Gullett ES / Highland Park ES | By address. TEA 2025: both A |
| Middle | Lamar Middle | Feeds McCallum; check the current TEA rating at TXSchools.gov |
| High | McCallum High | TEA 2025: A; known for its fine arts program |
Zoning is set by street address, and AISD is still redrawing boundaries (Phase 1 for 2027–28, districtwide changes planned for 2028–29). Crestview addresses generally go to Brentwood Elementary, then Lamar and McCallum. Confirm any address with Austin ISD's school finder.
What would I pay each month?
Most of Allandale has no HOA, so the monthly cost comes down to the mortgage, property taxes of about 2.05%, and insurance. Near Shoal Creek, flood insurance can add a meaningful amount.
Estimate only. Rate default reflects the ~7% national 30-yr average (Freddie Mac, Sept 2026). Tax rate is the 2025 combined Austin/Travis County/Austin ISD rate (~2.05%) before homestead exemptions. Flood coverage is extra and varies by address. PMI not included.
Parks, burgers & Burnet Road
Parks & outdoors
Eat & drink
Around the neighborhood
Getting around
MoPac on the west edge, Burnet Road and US-183 to the north and east; The Domain and the Parmer Lane tech corridor are short drives.
Approximate drive times: bright bar = off-peak, faded bar = weekday rush hour. Estimates only; actual times vary with traffic and construction.
The honest pros & cons
Why buyers love it
- Central and north at onceAbout 15 minutes to downtown and 10 to The Domain
- A-rated elementary and high schoolGullett/Highland Park and McCallum rated A (2025)
- Lots and treesGenerous mid-century lots, a district park and pool
- Burnet RoadRestaurants, coffee and errands, with Crestview across the street
What to weigh
- PriceMedian around $870K; updated homes and new builds often top $1M
- Older homesBudget for foundation, plumbing and electrical updates
- Flood exposureSome streets near Shoal Creek are in or near the floodplain
- Taxes and traffic~2% taxes; MoPac, Burnet and Anderson back up at rush hour
Common questions
How much do homes cost in Allandale?
Redfin's median sale price was about $872K for the three months ending August 2026. Condos on Burnet Road can start in the $300Ks, original ranch homes mostly sell from the $700Ks to about $1.1M, and new construction can top $2M.
What schools serve Allandale?
Austin ISD: Gullett Elementary for most addresses and Highland Park for the southern portion, then Lamar Middle and McCallum High. Boundaries are being reviewed, so confirm with the AISD school finder.
What is the difference between Allandale and Crestview?
They share ZIP 78757 with Burnet Road between them. Allandale generally has larger lots and higher prices; Crestview has smaller 1950s homes, generally lower prices and the Crestview MetroRail station.
Is there an HOA in Allandale?
Most single-family homes have no mandatory HOA; there is a voluntary neighborhood association. Condos and townhomes along Burnet Road usually have HOA dues.
Is Allandale a buyer's market right now?
As of August 2026, homes took a median of about 70 days to sell, up from 49 a year earlier, and sold at about 96% of list, giving buyers more room to negotiate than a year ago.
Nearby neighborhoods
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