1523 Piedmont Ave Unit #A, Austin, TX 78757

The Character You Want. The Updates You’ll Appreciate. Some homes don’t need to be brand new to steal your heart—they simply need to be thoughtfully updated and cared for. This home is a charming 1950s Crestview classic that blends timeless character with meaningful updates, offering the warmth and authenticity that make older Austin homes so appealing. The original wood floors have been beautifully resurfaced, adding richness and personality throughout the home. Updated windows, a roof less than five years old, and a tankless water heater bring added comfort and convenience. The bathroom has been tastefully updated, while the kitchen combines charm and function with beautiful custom cabinetry, pull-out drawers, thoughtful storage, and an indoor washer and dryer. Light-filled living spaces create a welcoming atmosphere equally suited for quiet mornings with coffee or evenings entertaining friends. With two bedrooms and comfortable, manageable spaces, this is a home you can settle into now while still having the freedom to make it distinctly your own. Outside, fully fenced front and back yards offer plenty of room to garden, entertain, relax, or let pets roam. A covered carport provides convenient off-street parking without taking away from the outdoor space. And then there’s the location. Set in the heart of Crestview, you can walk to Brentwood Elementary, the neighborhood pool, Violet Crown Shopping Center, local restaurants, coffee shops, wine bar and everyday conveniences—the kind of walkability and neighborhood connection that make this part of Central Austin so special. Full of character, updated where it matters, and perfectly positioned in one of Austin’s most established neighborhoods, 1523 Piedmont is the kind of home that feels welcoming the moment you arrive. Original character where you want it. Smart updates where you need them. A walkable Crestview location that ties it all together.

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.