1500 W Saint Johns Ave, Austin, TX 78757

Here’s your chance at the largest corner lot to hit the market in Crestview in more than two years. Sitting on over 10,000 sq ft with flexible SF-3 zoning, this property at 1500 W St. John’s Street, affectionately known as “Halloween Street”, offers the kind of size, versatility, and location that almost never come up in this neighborhood. Even better, it’s not in a floodplain. Perfect for a custom home or a creative residential build, the corner position gives you multiple design options, and with the Austin HOME initiative, the potential expands even further, up to three structures may be possible (buyer to do their due diligence). And then there’s the location. You’re just a short stroll to neighborhood favorites like Little Deli, Violet Crown Wine Bar & Coffee Shop, Fresh Plus Grocery, and Brentwood Elementary. This block is one of Crestview’s most beloved for good reason: it’s walkable, welcoming, and packed with character. Whether you’re a builder, investor, or developer, this lot is the kind of find everyone’s after. It serves up location, strong neighborhood vibe, and potential all in one corner spot. An opportunity like this rarely hits the market, and when it does, it doesn’t last long! Buyer to verify all info.

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.