1205 W Saint Johns Ave, Austin, TX 78757

Welcome to this classic, updated Austin cottage, tucked away in highly sought-after Crestview neighborhood. This bright, inviting home retains its original mid-century charm while showcasing thoughtful, modern updates throughout. The fully renovated kitchen, completed in 2024, serves as the centerpiece of the home. Natural light pours in through large windows, illuminating the elegant black and white checkered flooring, sleek honed black granite countertops, a French marble island, and custom Shaker-style cabinetry. The kitchen is equipped with top-tier appliances:LG French-door refrigerator, GE Profile gas range, and Bosch dishwasher. Additional features include counter-to-ceiling Crossville porcelain tile, soft-close cabinets, solid walnut shelving, and quartz sink. The primary suite offers new closets and French doors that open to the garden. Both bathrooms have been fully renovated with large frameless walk-in showers, recessed lighting, porcelain tile, and Toto toilets. The large backyard is a serene space for gardening enthusiasts, with established native plants, unique ornamentals, and ample space to grow fruits and vegetables. Black gravel pathways wind through large garden beds, with a low-maintenance grassy area ideal for pets. This home is located on a quiet block with a friendly mix of new and long-time residents. Tree-lined streets put you within walking distance of newly remodeled Brentwood Elementary, Little Deli, Violet Crown Wine Bar, and Fresh Plus Grocery. It's a short drive to downtown Austin, the University of Texas, Lady Bird Lake, and Austin-Bergstrom Airport. Crestview Station is also within walking distance, and offers convenient light rail access to downtown. Additional plusses include a new Carrier HVAC (2023), Rinnai tankless water heater, and Google Fiber internet to the house. If you're looking for a move-in ready, small-town Austin original, schedule a visit today. A full upgrade sheet is available on request.

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.