7715 Watson St, Austin, TX 78757

Awesome attached home in the heart of Crestview with separate dedicated work or studio space, fully updated with modern touches and thoughtful renovations completed in 2021 and 2022. This home features recently installed standing seam metal roof, windows, HVAC system, water heater, and full PVC plumbing ensuring long-lasting comfort and efficiency. Custom finishes throughout create a warm and inviting space with a large central island in the kitchen, soft close cabinetry, and gas stove. Step outside to enjoy the fully fenced front and back yards, providing plenty of private space perfect for BBQs and outdoor relaxation, and discover a true standout feature of this home: a fully air-conditioned approximately 186 square foot studio/office space in the backyard, offering the ideal work-from-home setup or creative retreat. Located in Central Austin, you're just a quick drive from The Domain, popular restaurants and shopping on North Lamar and Burnet, and you’ll have easy access to Highway 183 and downtown. This home is a true oasis in a prime location, combining modern upgrades with the charm of Crestview living.

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.