7711 Watson St Unit #B, Austin, TX 78757

Beautifully updated and located in the heart of Crestview, this charming Central Austin home offers an exceptional opportunity to own in one of the area's most desirable neighborhoods at an attractive price point. Tucked away as the private rear residence, this detached home offers the privacy of no shared walls, a fenced backyard, and the ease of a low-maintenance lifestyle. Originally built as a duplex, the property has been legally divided into two separately owned homes. Both residences are detached and sold independently. The front home (Unit A) is also available, presenting a rare opportunity for investors, multi-generational living, or buyers hoping to own neighboring properties. This modern 2-bedroom, 1-bath home features fresh interior and exterior paint, new light fixtures throughout, stainless steel appliances, and fresh landscaping. For added peace of mind, all cast iron sewer plumbing has been replaced. One of the neighborhood's greatest draws is its walkability—restaurants, coffee shops, shopping, parks, and everyday conveniences are all just moments away. Zoned to highly regarded schools, this Crestview gem offers an unbeatable combination of location, charm, and value, making it equally appealing as a primary residence, investment property, or short-term vacation rental. The property has been professionally pre-inspected and thoughtfully prepared with today's buyers in mind, offering added peace of mind.

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.