Allandale is a North Central Austin neighborhood bordered by Burnet Road to the east, MoPac to the west, Hancock Drive to the south, and West Anderson Lane to the north, best known for its single-family homes on tree-lined streets. Scattered condo communities within and around the neighborhood give buyers another way into the area, with smaller established buildings mixed in among newer, updated properties. Most of these condo communities are low-rise and were built to fit into the existing residential character of Allandale rather than standing out from it, which keeps the neighborhood feeling consistent even where housing types differ.
I’m Robbie English, REALTOR and Broker at Uncommon Realty, and I work with buyers throughout North Central Austin, including both single-family homes and condos in and around Allandale.
Living in Allandale
Allandale is zoned to Austin ISD, with kids typically attending Gullett Elementary, Lamar Middle School, and McCallum High School. Most of the neighborhood falls within the 78757 ZIP code, with the southern edge extending into 78756, and residents have convenient access to Burnet Road’s shops and restaurants along with a quick drive to MoPac for getting around the rest of the city.
Why buyers look at Allandale
Allandale’s single-family homes have become expensive enough that condo ownership is often the more realistic way for buyers to land in this part of Austin without stretching well past their budget. Being close to Burnet Road and MoPac means residents aren’t giving up much in terms of convenience compared to owning a house a few streets over.
Buying a condo in Allandale
Because condo communities here vary in age and how they’ve been maintained, I can help you compare individual units side by side and look at what comes with condo ownership specifically, including monthly association fees, governing documents, insurance, and the property’s overall condition, before you decide which one is the right fit. The Allandale is one specific condo community right in the neighborhood worth a look if you want an example of what’s out there.
