Crestview in Austin
Crestview, in North Central Austin is a neighborhood full of small, single-family homes built primarily in the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s.
These homes are on larger-than-average lots with pier and beam construction. The streets in this area are lined with gracious and mature trees that provide some measure of respite from the blistering Texas heat.
Crestview Home Styles
If you like cottages, bungalows and 1950s ranch-style houses, you will love Crestview. The median size of a home in this area is under 1200 square feet, with 3 bedrooms and a single bathroom. A number of these homes are still owned by original homeowners, and some have been in the same family for decades.
Occasionally one will come on the market that is in pristine condition, with the original pink or mint green tile in the bathrooms and perhaps yellow or mint green tile on the kitchen counters. More common, however, are homes that have seen a lot of wear and tear and need quite a bit of TLC to make them fresh and happy again.
The majority of these homes are single-story, have horizontal siding, or have an exterior that is at least partially brick. Many sport 12″ x 24″ asbestos shingles on the sides and backs.
Photos of Homes in Crestview in Austin
(Please note that these are not photos of homes for sale in Crestview. These photos are shared on this website to illustrate the character and the architecture of this Austin neighborhood.
Part of what makes Austin such an interesting place to live is the sheer variation in the population – if it is odd, strange, curious, cool, neat-o keen, weird, funky, hip, hot, or da-bomb, we probably have some of it, or maybe even a lot of it. We have some eye-catching vehicles that live in Crestview that add color to the landscape:
2010 Real Estate Stats for the Crestview Neighborhood
As of May 25th, 2010, 25 homes have sold in this area for this calendar year. The least expensive one was built in 1953, had 1337 square feet and sold for $110,000. The most expensive one was 2286 square feet, was built in 1947 and sold for $369,000.
Also as of May 25th, 38 homes are for sale in Crestview. The least expensive one is listed for $175,000, was built in 1959 and has 1248 square feet. The most expensive single-family home currently for sale in Crestview was built in 1953, has 1707 square feet and is listed for $379,000. The median home for sale has 1287 square feet, is listed for $269,389 and has been for sale for 52 days.
Google Maps for Crestivew in Austin
Crestview is bordered by West Anderson Lane on the North, Lamar on the East, Justin Lane on the South and Burnet on the West.
The homes in this neighborhood are within walking distance of many nearby businesses and services:
This area of Austin, on Burnet and Anderson Lane has a ton of funky and useful businesses where you can get your car fixed, get drunk and buy vintage/imported/primitive/recycled goodies for your home, all within a few blocks. Some of these establishments have been around for decades while others are fledgling enterprises that really need your local support to grow and thrive, and to survive the competition from the big box stores that lure many shoppers father north along MOPAC and 183 and up into Cedar Park.
Have you visited The Great Rug Company on Burnet? This store has a nice selection of rugs to spruce up your home or office.
How about Top Notch Hamburgers, also on Burnet? The reviews are all over the map, so you’ll need to decide for yourself if this burger joint is going to make your A-List of Austin burgers.
The Book Exchange on Burnet has been in Austin for over 30 years and has over 90,000 books for you to browse and buy.
El Mercado Mexican Restaurant opened over 23 years ago in South Austin and now has 3 locations in South, Central and North Central Austin.
Sacred Streams Yoga has an avid following of practitioners and a well-educated and experienced staff of professionals leading daily classes.
Dragon’s Lair Comics and Fantasy is a interesting place to spend a hot afternoon browsing, and of course, buying some stuff to take home for your entertainment. This comic book store has been in business in Austin since 1986 and has a location in San Antonio as well.
Freytag’s Florist has been in Austin since 1974.
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