7803 Watson St, Austin, TX 78757

SELLING AS IS and PREINSPECTED! This Crestview gem had a partial remodel in 2014 (with permits) and brought a variety of updates, including electrical, PVC plumbing at the fixtures, windows, kitchen, and bathrooms—creating a home that preserves its vintage character. The original hardwood floors remain a standout feature, adding warmth and authenticity throughout. Recent enhancements include a new roof (2026), tankless water heater (2021), and irrigation system (2021), adding value and long-term reliability. What truly sets this property apart is the exceptional detached 480-square-foot garage (built in 2017 with permits and not included in tax office square footage). Fully insulated and equipped with electricity and a new mini-split system, this versatile space is ideal as an artist’s studio, home office, gym, workshop, climate-controlled storage or simply a garage. In addition, a separate one-car garage provides even more flexibility for parking and storage. Conveniently located less than a mile from the CapMetro Red Line at Crestview Station, you’ll enjoy easy access to downtown Austin, The Domain, and Austin FC stadium. With a walk score of 73 and a bike score of 75, this neighborhood offers the perfect balance of connectivity and community. Zoned to highly regarded Brentwood Elementary School, Lamar Middle School, and McCallum High School. Washer/dryer/refrigerator can convey along with furniture.

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.