1200 Cullen Ave Unit #B, Austin, TX 78757

With over $60K in thoughtful upgrades, this darling Crestview gem is the perfect mix of charm, comfort, and unbeatable value—tucked on a corner lot in one of Austin’s most walkable and well-loved neighborhoods. From the new roof to the dreamy 400-square-foot back patio, nearly every inch has been refreshed to elevate both style and function. Although technically a B unit, it lives like a true single-family home: fully detached with no shared walls, a private front entrance, driveway, and fenced yard—offering privacy and independence that’s hard to find at this price. Inside, you’ll find a warm and welcoming floor plan that connects the cozy living space to a whimsically styled kitchen, featuring butcher block countertops, playful open shelving, a spacious island overhang, and a large pantry and utility room. The two bedrooms are comfortable and bright, while the fully remodeled bathroom shines with a new vanity, tub, and designer tile Out back, enjoy the spacious new patio, fresh landscaping, and a storage shed. Original beadboard walls and hardwood floors add vintage charm, while updates like fresh paint, new ceiling fans, and Google Fiber wiring bring it current. Major improvements include a new roof, cast iron pipe replacement, updated gutters and drainage, and a revamped HVAC system with new ductwork, insulation, and return registers. The kitchen also features a new dishwasher. Just blocks from Little Deli, Brentwood Park, and Violet Crown Coffee—this is Crestview at its best, and one of the strongest values in central Austin.

Crestview was Austin's post-war boom neighborhood - built in the early 1950s when GIs came home and needed houses fast. The result is one of the most cohesive mid-century neighborhoods in the city: 1,000-1,500 sqft ranch homes on 6,500-8,500 sqft lots, broad streets, and a layout that predates the cul-de-sac era.

The 78757 zip and the MetroRail station are what set Crestview apart from neighboring Brentwood and Allandale. The Crestview MetroRail stop runs to downtown in 12 minutes and to Leander in 30. Combined with the Lamar/Burnet bus corridor and the bike lanes on Justin Lane, you can live in Crestview without driving most days. That's rare for North Austin.

Original ranches start around $675K. Updated homes with kitchens, baths, and HVAC modernized run $950K-$1.3M. New builds and major renovations push $1.6M-$2.2M. The teardown rate has accelerated since 2020 but the neighborhood association has been active in protecting the streetscape.

Burnet Road is the food and shopping spine: Little Deli & Pizzeria, Texas French Bread, Phoebe's Diner, Yard Bar (with the dog park), and the long-standing Top Notch Hamburgers all sit within a mile. Lamar runs north to the Domain and south to downtown.

Schools serve Austin ISD: Brentwood Elementary, Lamar Middle, and McCallum High School with its Fine Arts Academy program. The Brentwood Park pool and tennis courts are shared with neighboring Brentwood. Wooldridge Square sits at the southern edge.

Best for buyers who want walkable urbanism, transit access, McCallum zoning, and an original 1950s house they can renovate or rebuild.