1505 Pasadena Dr, Austin, TX 78757

Set on one of Crestview’s most admired streets, 1505 Pasadena is a home that feels thoughtfully updated while remaining true to its mid-century soul. Inside, modern updates enhance everyday living. The kitchen, remodeled in 2019, sits at the heart of the home with clean lines, generous workspace, and seamless connection to the living areas. A rare feature for the neighborhood, the true primary suite offers a walk-in closet and en-suite bath. The second bathroom features a refreshed vanity (2024) while preserving its original 1950 character with classic hexagon tile. Behind the scenes, the home has received substantial infrastructure upgrades: new ducting and air conditioning system with new attic insulation (2021), modern double-pane windows, tankless water heater (2021), and a new metal roof (2025). Outdoors, multiple garden beds with drip irrigation create a productive growing environment. A mature fig tree and two plum trees grace the backyard, while two exceptionally productive pecan trees anchor the front yard. A shaded patio beneath a mature tree offers a natural gathering space, framed by fenced front and back yards (sellers are happy to paint the front fence all black). Adding versatility is a detached, air-conditioned 200-square-foot studio built in 2022 (not included in the home’s square footage) with tall ceilings and a large storage closet, ideal for a home office or creative space. The detached garage includes a modern easy-lift roll-up door, and the rebuilt carport with added concrete pad and improved access (2022) enhances daily functionality. Beyond the front gate, Crestview delivers the lifestyle that makes central Austin living so compelling, with Michelin-recognized Barley Swine plus Bufalina Due, Little Deli, Violet Crown, Fresh Plus, Foxtail, and Alamo Drafthouse all nearby. This is a home that doesn’t try to impress loudly. It reveals itself through smart improvements, rare features, and a neighborhood that quietly elevates daily life.

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.