Crestview

Welcome to

The neighborhood

Crestview is one of Austin's most cherished and characterful central neighborhoods, tucked into the heart of North Central Austin just minutes from Downtown Austin, the University of Texas, and The Domain. Defined by its tree-lined streets, classic 1950s ranch-style homes, and the kind of tight-knit community spirit that is increasingly rare in a fast-growing city, Crestview offers a lifestyle that feels genuinely rooted — anchored by beloved local institutions like the Crestview Minimax IGA, the acclaimed restaurants along Burnet Road, and neighbors who have chosen this neighborhood deliberately and stayed. Residents enjoy walkable access to some of Austin's best dining, shaded trails along Shoal Creek Greenbelt, and top-rated Austin ISD schools, making Crestview ideal for families, UT faculty, and anyone seeking authentic Austin charm at a central location.

Overview

Central Austin's most quietly beloved neighborhood

Crestview is one of Austin's best-kept secrets — though anyone who lives here will tell you it's not so secret anymore. Developed in the 1950s on what was once an old dairy farm by developer Alfred B. Beddow, Crestview was originally built for veterans returning from World War II who used the GI Bill to buy into its modest, well-designed ranch homes. Those same homes — modest in footprint, generous in character — now sit at the heart of one of Austin's most coveted central neighborhoods.

Bordered by Burnet Road to the west, N. Lamar Blvd to the east, Justin Lane to the south, and W. Anderson Lane to the north, Crestview is defined by its walkable grid, its mature tree canopy, and a community identity that has remained genuinely local even as the city around it has transformed. The Crestview Minimax IGA — one of Austin's last independent grocery stores — is the kind of place that says everything about what this neighborhood values.

For homebuyers, Crestview offers something increasingly rare in central Austin: architectural character you can't replicate, a real neighborhood community, top-rated Austin ISD schools, and a median price around $600,000 that, while not inexpensive, is meaningfully more accessible than SoCo, Tarrytown, or Zilker for comparable central Austin living.

At a Glance · 2026

Median Home Price~$600,000

Price Range$559K – $1.1M+

Avg. Days on Market42–54 days

ZIP Code78757

School DistrictAustin ISD

To Downtown Austin~12–15 min

To UT Campus~12 min

To The Domain~15 min

Homes BuiltPrimarily 1950s–60s

What makes Crestview Crestview

1950s Ranch Character

Hip-roof ranch-style homes with small covered entry porches and adjoining carports — the authentic "Atomic Era" architecture that gives Crestview its soul. Many have been thoughtfully updated while preserving their original bones.

Burnet Road Dining Scene

One of Austin's best neighborhood dining corridors runs right along Crestview's western edge. Fonda San Miguel, Uchiko, Tacodeli, Little Deli & Pizzeria — the kind of local lineup that's genuinely irreplaceable.

Crestview Minimax IGA

One of Austin's last independent grocery stores, right in the neighborhood. A true local institution — the kind of place where the staff knows your name. It's become a symbol of what makes Crestview different.

Mature Tree Canopy

Crestview's streets are lined with mature live oaks, pecans, and cedar elms that create the kind of shaded, peaceful residential atmosphere that takes decades to grow. You can't buy this in new construction.

Genuine Community

Block parties, neighborhood associations, and community events that people actually show up for. Residents of Crestview tend to stay for a long time — and there's a reason for that. It feels like a real neighborhood, not just an address.

Perfectly Central

15 minutes to downtown. 12 minutes to UT. 15 minutes to the Domain. Crestview sits at one of Austin's most convenient crossroads — N. Lamar, Burnet Road, 183, and Mopac all within easy reach.