Allandale

Allandale, Austin

Allandale covers the area between MoPac and Burnet Road, from 45th Street north to West Anderson Lane, with Shoal Creek Boulevard running through the middle. It is known for large lots, mature trees and a central location, and the neighborhood association counts about 3,500 homes. Most houses date from 1947 to 1968, from post-war starter homes to mid-century modern designs.

Allandale at a glance

Homes in Allandale

The land was part of an 1841 Republic of Texas grant of 3,154 acres to George W. Davis for his service at San Jacinto. Subdivisions began replacing farms and dairies in 1947, and the neighborhood was fully built out by 1968.

Early homes were modest post-war starter houses and mid-century modern designs on slab or pier-and-beam foundations, and many sit on large lots. Today's mix also includes duplexes, condos, townhomes and apartments.

The best-known section is the Air Conditioned Village, which opened June 2, 1954: 22 test homes off Burnet Road, sponsored with the National Association of Home Builders and UT's engineering school to study central air conditioning. The houses range from 1,145 to 1,468 sq. ft., and most still stand, many modified, on streets including Twin Oaks Drive and Parkview Drive.

HOA, rules and districts

The Allandale Neighborhood Association, organized in October 1973, offers memberships online, and no source indicates membership is mandatory. The City lists no adopted Allandale neighborhood plan or contact team.

Allandale is not a local historic district. A National Register nomination for the Air Conditioned Village advanced in 2021 but was not completed, and historic zoning for the Chrysler Air-Temp house at 2502 Park View Drive failed at Council in May 2022. The ANA won a rollback to SF-2 zoning for 99% of single-family homes in 1981, so check current zoning parcel by parcel.

Parks, trails and nature

• Beverly S. Sheffield Northwest District Park and Pool, 7000 Ardath St.: a former limestone quarry. The 1956 pool reopened April 27, 2026 with a zero-entry toddler pool, shade structures and renovated bathhouses, and marked its 70th anniversary Aug. 9, 2026.
• Northwest Recreation Center (1979): gym, fitness studio, sand volleyball, disc golf and a horseshoe pit.
• Great Northern Dog Park: a large off-leash area on detention-pond land, with a concrete stamp at the spillway marking the 1991 plesiosaur find.
• Shoal Creek Trail: an 11-mile route from the Butler Trail downtown to US 183, with a 0.7-mile extension to Burnet Road expected to finish in 2026.

Dining and shopping

Burnet Road on the east and West Anderson Lane on the north carry most of the dining and shopping. Barley Swine, 6555 Burnet Rd., holds one MICHELIN star in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide USA.

Velvet Taco opened at 6539 Burnet Road on Oct. 6, 2025, and Urban Egg opened at 7600 Burnet Road on Oct. 12, 2026. Scratch Ranch opened at 2700 W. Anderson Lane on Sept. 2, 2025.

Schools

Allandale is in Austin ISD. Gullett Elementary (1956) serves most of the neighborhood, and Highland Park Elementary serves the southernmost portion. In the 2026-27 feeder pattern, both feed Lamar Middle on Burnet Road and then McCallum High in neighboring Brentwood.

None of the four was named in the board's Nov. 20, 2025 vote to close 10 campuses. Phase 1 boundary changes approved around Oct. 29, 2026 do not include them, and Phase 2 districtwide changes are set for fall 2028.

Confirm zoning for the exact address with the district before you buy.

Getting around

Burnet Road connects north to US 183, RM 2222 runs east to I-35, and Allandale Road and Northland Drive connect west to MoPac.

MetroRapid 803 stops on Burnet at Koenig/Allandale Road, Justin/Pegram and Anderson Lane/Northcross, every 10 to 15 minutes, and CapMetro routes 3, 5, 19, 320 and 491 also serve the area.

What's changing

• Burnet Road Mobility Program, segment C2: the White Horse Trail, Justin/Pegram, Northcross/St. Joseph and Anderson Lane intersections began construction in early 2026, with completion expected July 2027.
• Hancock Drive rezoning: a 1.5-acre property was rezoned commercial in May 2026, with structures capped at 35 feet and outdoor entertainment banned.
• Former Rosedale School site: Council gave final approval, reported Sept. 25, 2026, to rezoning 2117 W. 49th St. in Rosedale for up to 435 apartments. The sale depends on AISD winning a pending lawsuit.
• HOME initiative: up to three units on single-family lots since Feb. 5, 2024, and small-lot homes on lots of at least 1,800 sq. ft. since Aug. 16, 2024.

What to check in Allandale, whether you're buying or selling

• Floodplain: Shoal Creek runs through the neighborhood, and the Memorial Day 1981 flood killed 13 people. Check ATXFloodPro; remodels in the floodplain need cost estimates.
• Historic review: demolition of houses 45 years or older needs Historic Preservation Office review, which covers most 1947-1968 housing here. The City initiated historic zoning on one Air Conditioned Village home from 2020 to 2022.
• Trees: heritage oaks and pecans of 24 inches or more cannot be removed except under Sec. 25-8-641.
• HOME potential: large lots may support up to three units, capped at 40% building coverage and 45% impervious cover. Verify deed restrictions.
• Drainage easements: permanent structures are generally not allowed in them, so check the plat and deed records.

If you already own here, look up your lot on ATXFloodPro, have large oaks and pecans measured, and check the plat for drainage easements before telling buyers there is room for a pool or second unit.

Current Allandale homes for sale appear below.

Working with Albert Allen

Albert Allen is an Austin native and Luxury Real Estate Advisor with Compass, with more than a decade of experience helping clients buy and sell across Austin.

Albert represents buyers and sellers in Allandale and throughout Central Austin. Schedule a Walk & Talk, request a home valuation or ask about private listings.

Common questions about Allandale

Where is Allandale in Austin?

Between MoPac and Burnet Road, from 45th Street north to West Anderson Lane, in City Council District 7. The Air Conditioned Village area is about 6 miles north of downtown.

What schools serve Allandale?

Austin ISD's Gullett Elementary serves most of the neighborhood and Highland Park Elementary the southern edge, both feeding Lamar Middle and McCallum High. Confirm zoning with the district for any address.

Does Allandale have an HOA, and what are the dues?

Allandale has the Allandale Neighborhood Association, which offers online memberships; no source indicates membership is mandatory. Ask the ANA for current dues.

What is the Air Conditioned Village?

A set of 22 test homes off Burnet Road that opened in 1954 to study central air conditioning. Most still stand.

What should I check before selling in Allandale?

Floodplain status near Shoal Creek, protected trees, drainage easements and any historic-review questions for older houses.

Sources: City of Austin, Austin ISD, CapMetro, Allandale Neighborhood Association, Austin History Center, Northwest Austin Civic Association, KUT, Community Impact, Austin Monitor, MICHELIN Guide, Shoal Creek Conservancy, Rosedale Neighborhood Association, CBS Austin, Austin Current, Wikipedia. Albert Allen, REALTOR®, Compass RE Texas, LLC. Information is believed reliable but not guaranteed.