7517 Saint Louis St, Austin, TX 78757

New 30 year roof installed Nov 2025! Nestled on a corner lot w/towering trees in the heart of Crestview, this home seamlessly blends clean modern lines w/authentic details in a prime location. The home features a light & bright open living space w/a generous living room, polished concrete floors, granite island kitchen w/stainless appliances, modern hexagonal backsplash and gas range. The dining room affords plenty of room for hosting and is anchored by an architectural accent wall. French doors lead to the incredible flagstone patio, where a covered outdoor kitchen houses a built-in grill, granite counters and stainless ice basin for refreshments. The yard has low maintenance turf and is great for outdoor play and also includes a bonus studio that is perfect for an office, hobby room, storage or play space. The 2-car covered carport, a rarity in Crestview, can easily be converted into a garage. The spa-like primary bath offers dual vanities, high ceilings, modern fixtures and a huge walk-in frameless shower w/dual rain shower heads and built-in benches. The real showstopper, however, is the magazine worthy walk-in closet complete w/full height built-in storage, glass accent doors, designer wallpaper and a crystal chandelier. 2 guest bedrooms and bathrooms feature original American Oak flooring which complement the clawfoot tub and other vintage bath details that pay homage to the home’s history. Venture out and enjoy the superb location by visiting over 15 restaurants within walking distance. Play ball at Northwest District park, take a bike ride w/the UT Cycling Team on their weekly Friday fun ride, Austin FC Soccer games, the “Shoal Creek Shootout” or go shopping at the Domain less than 10 mins away. Enjoy fine dining at Bartlett’s around the corner, Japanese omakase at Dip Dip Tatsu-Ya, a smoothie at Juiceland or go back in time with a visit to Top Notch Burgers, made famous by the movie Dazed and Confused.

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.