1707 Barbara St, Austin, TX 78757

Crestview mid-century charmer*Lovingly maintained and updated*Coveted single story had New Pella Windows installed in entire home in 2020*Vintage character with that cool Austin vibe everyone is looking for in the heart of the city*Completely move-in ready home with highly desirable detached studio*Studio perfect for home office with AC and cork flooring (Note: square footage not included in TCAD measurement)*Welcoming entry, covered front porch plus large Cedar deck area perfect for relaxing, visiting and waving at the neighbors as they walk by*Truly a step back in time with exceptional curb appeal*Freshly painted, inside and out, even the garage door!*Updated Kitchen with fabulous pops of color*Quartz counters*New gas range/cooktop, New Bosch dishwasher, and SS refrigerator*New gas water heater*Google Fiber*Hardwood flooring throughout (no carpet) *Vintage bath with beautiful tiles*Lovely front yard garden with beautiful flowers*Amazing backyard with organic vegetable garden plus a magical "fairy garden"*The majority of the plants are native or adapted for low maintenance*Backyard has oversized, covered Cedar deck with string lights*Flagstone patio and pathways in front and back yards*Darling children's play area with treehouse*Fig and elderberry trees, grapes, and a few blackberry and raspberry bushes*Friendly neighborhood in which to walk and bike every day*Easy access to Anderson Ln, MoPac and 183*Bountiful dining and shopping options nearby*Work commute is a breeze with this exceptional 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.