7813 Northwest Dr, Austin, TX 78757

Prime redevelopment opportunity in the heart of Crestview. Located at 7813 Northwest Drive, this property sits in one of Central Austin’s most desirable and established neighborhoods, surrounded by a mix of original homes and high-end new construction. The property offers a blank slate for builders, investors, or buyers ready to remodel or design and build a custom home in a highly sought-after area. The location provides exceptional convenience with quick access to Anderson Lane, Burnet Road, and major thoroughfares connecting you to downtown Austin, The Domain, and major employers. Positioned directly across from Black Swan Yoga and near local dining, retail, and everyday amenities, the property delivers urban accessibility within a classic neighborhood setting. Crestview continues to see steady appreciation driven by its central location, mature trees, and strong community appeal. Opportunities in this pocket of Austin are increasingly limited. Whether you are looking to build and hold, build and sell, or create your forever home, this property presents long-term upside in a proven Central Austin market. Professional aerial photos coming soon.

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.