Brentwood

Location: Brentwood is an affluent Austin neighborhood located in zip codes 78756 and 78757.The area is bordered by Burnet Road and Allandale to the west, North Lamar Boulevard and North Loop on the east, 45th Street and Rosedale to the south, and Justin Lane and Crestview to the north. 

History: The neighborhood of Brentwood in north central Austin was originally a cotton farm until the late 1940’s when the City of Austin annexed the land and land was purchased to build a school, Brentwood Elementary, which opened in the early 1950s. Brentwood Park opened that same year. 

Architecture: The homes in Brentwood are built in the style of a bungalow, characterized by a low-rise architecture and extra veranda space. They are usually single story homes that require a larger foundation and roof area than standard homes.

Recreation: Brentwood is divided by a wide median creek on which stand many large trees on Arroyo Seco. Public open space includes Brentwood Park, spanning just over 9 acres with tennis courts, soccer fields, baseball diamonds and a playscape. Brentwood is known for its native old-fashioned bars and hamburger joints, some of which date to the 1930s.