1917 W Saint Johns Ave Unit #A, Austin, TX 78757

Set on a corner lot in the heart of Crestview, 1917 W Saint Johns #A is a confident expression of modern Austin living, where clean architectural lines meet a warm, highly livable design. This newer construction home offers an open floor plan featuring soaring ceilings, and an abundance of thoughtfully placed windows that fill the home with natural light throughout the day. The kitchen strikes a smart balance between form and function, featuring granite countertops, a tiled backsplash, stainless steel appliances, gas cooking, a generous pantry, and a breakfast bar that keeps the space social and connected. Plantation shutters add texture and refinement. The primary bedroom is a true retreat, complete with an en-suite bathroom and a large walk-in closet, offering both privacy and everyday ease. Outdoors, a private and spacious backyard is paired with low-maintenance, low-water landscaping and a full sprinkler system, creating a setting that’s easy to enjoy and easy to maintain. What truly elevates this address is its place within Crestview’s daily rhythm. This is a neighborhood defined by walkability and long-standing local institutions rather than trends. Lunch is an easy stroll or short drive to Little Deli & Pizzeria, a Crestview staple known for its unfussy excellence and loyal following. Evenings slow down just as naturally at Violet Crown Wine & Coffee Bar. It’s an easy stroll to the Michelin-starred Barley Swine, Bufalina Due and Foxtail for elevated cocktails. Black Pearl Books offers a quietly wonderful place to browse, linger, and leave with something unexpected. For green space, Brentwood Park sits just to the south, providing shaded lawns, walking paths, open fields, and a playground that feels woven into everyday life rather than set apart from it. From this address, you’re just minutes to The Domain and roughly fifteen minutes to Downtown Austin, yet firmly rooted in a neighborhood that values consistency, character, and a life well lived close to home.

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.