1703 CULLEN Ave, Austin, TX 78757

This mid-century bungalow holds a story and is all the more beautiful for it. Nestled among majestic oak trees in Austin’s vibrant Crestview neighborhood, this 1955 home is full of charm and character. You’ll love the original hardwood floors, mid-century details, and the unbeatable location. The spacious living room features oversized windows that overlook the front yard and wash the room in beautiful natural light. Take your pick of the three sizable bedrooms. The front bedroom offers beautiful natural light with windows that wrap around the corner, the rear bedroom has a spacious walk-in closet, and the versatile third bedroom has two closets. The bungalow also features two full baths with colorful tile that adds a touch of fun and speaks to the home's mid-century roots. At the heart of the home you’ll find a sizable kitchen with classic knotty pine cabinets, expansive counters, built-in desks, and a brick accent wall. The open flow between the kitchen and second living room at the rear of the house offers the flexibility for entertaining large groups or hosting small get togethers. A sliding glass door opens to the back patio so that you can easily take your gatherings outside. Just add an outdoor dining set or lounge furniture to the covered patio, and you’ll have a great spot to sip your morning coffee or dine al fresco. With established grass and mature trees, there's room for pets to run, garden beds to be built, and so much more. A shed offers additional storage. An extra-long driveway provides off-street parking too. Situated between Burnet Road and North Lamar, this home is convenient to many Central Austin hot spots and locally-owned restaurants, coffee shops, and retailers like Top Notch Hamburgers, Barley Swine, or Little Deli. Plus, you’re just minutes away from downtown, the Domain, and the Arboretum. Homeowners who eschew synthetic, cookie cutter spaces will love the original details, flowing living spaces, and unbeatable location.

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.