1301 Cullen Ave, Austin, TX 78757

This mid-century one-story home with casita is conveniently located in the desirable Crestview neighborhood where you can easily access many of Austin's well-known hotspots. Nestled among majestic pecan trees you are greeted by wonderful rose bushes and lush landscaping. The large covered front porch is ideal to unwind and mix with neighbors. (Home is 1,540 sq. ft. with additional 253 sq. ft. in detached casita) The first of two spacious living rooms greet you at the front door. From cozy mornings with coffee to movie night, this warm, welcoming space is ready for anything. The original hardwood oak floors throughout are well maintained and add beautiful dimension. The spacious front bedroom offers beautiful natural light with windows that wrap around the room. The owner’s suite is situated in the middle of the home. It features an en suite bathroom and has a spacious closet that runs the length of the bathroom. The third bedroom would be ideally suited as a home office and is located off the main living area. The bungalow also features a second full bath with tile that adds a touch of fun and speaks to the home's mid-century roots. At the heart of the home, you’ll find a substantial kitchen with a thoughtful work zone to meet all of your needs. The open flow between the kitchen and second living room at the rear of the house offers the flexibility for entertaining large groups or hosting small get togethers. A huge craft and laundry room offer loads of additional storage space. French doors open from the rear living area to a huge screened-in porch so that you can easily take your gatherings outside. It really allows you to bring the outdoors in! A large extended deck adjacent to the screened porch is ready for your BBQ grill or smoker to enjoy on those long summer days while sitting under the majestic pecan tree.

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.