1807 W Saint Johns Ave, Austin, TX 78757

Vintage Charm Meets Modern Flexibility in Crestview Welcome to your very own urban hideaway in the heart of Crestview—complete with a charming main home and a stylish separate cottage! With a total of 1,410 sq ft, this unique property blends timeless character with flexible spaces perfect for modern living. The 2 bed / 1 bath main home (970 sq ft) is full of personality—think Saltillo tile floors, a built-in phone nook, and natural light streaming through picture windows. The spacious kitchen features Silestone countertops, stainless steel appliances (including a gas range), and a cozy dining nook that overlooks the lush backyard. French doors lead to a private outdoor retreat—perfect for morning coffee, post-work relaxing, or weekend entertaining. Tucked behind the main house, the 440 sq ft 1 bed / 1 bath cottage is a dream bonus space—ideal for guests, a home office, creative studio, or income-producing rental. It includes a full kitchen, bright living area, and plenty of storage—all cooled by its own AC system. Thoughtful updates include a brand new roof, interior/exterior paint, ceiling fans (2025), double-pane windows (2015), updated plumbing (2009 & 2016), and tankless water heaters. Handcrafted touches like artisan kitchen tiles and a custom screen door add extra soul. All this, just blocks from beloved neighborhood spots like Little Deli, Bufalina Due, Violet Crown, and Brentwood Park—and a short hop to downtown, The Domain, or the North Austin Tech Corridor.

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.