1705 Madison Ave, Austin, TX 78757

Crestview stunner on coveted Madison Ave ~ with close proximity to Crestview Shopping Center*Tastefully updated home provides modern living with classic charm including open floor plan, hardwood floors, and host of updates (including fence-2017, exterior paint-2017, roof-2018, HVAC-2019 and energy efficient double pane windows)*Spacious kitchen with sprawling counter space & bartop perfect for entertaining and casual meals, stainless appliances & views to formal dining / main living area*Bright, spacious, and cozy guest bedrooms perfect for a home office*Generous primary suite includes a walk-in closet (added cedar lining) and access to the covered back deck ~ bathroom includes oversized shower with rain and traditional shower head*Enjoy the upcoming Spring weather hosting family/friends under the multiple covered entertaining spaces in the backyard and inviting outdoor twinkle lights creating a glowing atmosphere*The current owners savored their easy strolls to Little Deli or Brentwood Neighborhood Park throughout the year*Life in Midtown doesn’t get any better than this!

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.