1523 Piedmont Ave Unit #B, Austin, TX 78757

Crestview Contemporary Masterpiece Custom Quality, Unbeatable Location Some homes are just built different. This architect-driven Crestview gem delivers the kind of custom finishes and thoughtful design you'd expect from a luxury build — at a price that makes it one of the smartest buys in the neighborhood. The kitchen is an absolute showstopper — quartz countertops, a massive central island, and a fabulous butler's pantry that elevates everyday living. Polished concrete floors and floor-to-ceiling windows bathe the open floor plan in natural light, while soaring high ceilings and a standing metal roof signal the quality and craftsmanship woven into every detail of this home. Outdoor living is effortless under the expansive covered porch — a true extension of the living and dining space perfectly suited for Austin's lifestyle. Two and a half bathrooms, a one-car garage, and a contemporary farmhouse aesthetic that is timeless, distinctive, and undeniably Crestview. Then there's the location. Nestled in the heart of one of Austin's most beloved neighborhoods, you're walking distance to Brentwood Elementary and the Violet Crown Shopping Center — coffee, dining, groceries, and community all just steps from your front door. This is urban Austin living at its absolute best.

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.