1516 Madison Ave, Austin, TX 78757

Wow y’all this one has it all! Beautifully updated 1950’s craftsman-stye home in the heart of Crestview. Overflowing with character and modern flair, this home combines timeless charm with thoughtful upgrades throughout. You’ll love the original hard wood floors leading you into the modern kitchen bursting with color and natural light. Fully redesigned kitchen with a GE Cafe commercial 6 burner gas stove, quartz countertops and a hidden dishwasher tucked seamlessly into the cabinetry.

One of the home's highlights is the spacious screened-in back porch—perfect for relaxing or entertaining year-round. The detached one-car garage adds convenience, while the separate backyard studio (complete with full electrical and a window AC unit) offers endless possibilities as a home office, creative space, or guest suite. The backyard has it all. With all the tall trees you have so much privacy and shade. You'll love the fresh figs and pecans.

Located just a short walk from parks, cozy coffee shops, bars, local grocers, yoga studios, and a beloved Little Deli & Pizzeria. You’ll love the unbeatable walkability and community vibe. This lovingly maintained gem is move-in ready and waiting for you to make it your own. Don’t miss the opportunity to own this unique Crestview treasure!

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.