Crestview

Crestview, Austin

Crestview sits between Burnet Road and North Lamar Boulevard, from Justin Lane north to West Anderson Lane. Development began in 1947 on the former Richcreek Dairy farm, and the drainage channel that made the land buildable is now the center median of Arroyo Seco. Homes are mostly single-family bungalows and mid-century ranch houses on tree-lined streets, along with some apartments.

Crestview at a glance

Homes in Crestview

In 1947 the Austin Development Corporation began the Crestview Addition on the Richcreek Dairy land, with A. B. Beddow and Ray Yates developing from Justin Lane north toward Anderson Lane. Building continued through the 1950s and early 1960s. The second section, begun in 1948, included the commercial district that became Crestview Shopping Center.

Single-family use covers 63% of the area, and 64% is zoned SF-3. The oldest known structure is the McCracken farmhouse at 810 Banyon Street, from the early 1900s.

Residents value the tree-lined streets, and the medians show it. Neighbors planted 98 trees along the St. Joseph and Morrow median on Jan. 12, 2009, landscaped medians went in throughout Crestview in summer 2012, and Crestview officially became a Green Neighborhood on Feb. 8, 2010.

HOA, rules and districts

The Crestview Neighborhood Association has held an annual ice cream social at Crestview Shopping Center since summer 1990, and its Executive Committee holds a seat on the City contact team. Violet Crown Community Works, a 501(c)(3), supports Brentwood, Crestview and nearby areas.

The Crestview/Wooten Combined Neighborhood Plan was adopted April 1, 2004. The Crestview Neighborhood Plan Contact Team, with bylaws effective April 19, 2010, is open to property owners, renters, business owners and neighborhood organization members.

Crestview is not one of Austin's eight local historic districts. City demolition review, tree permits and floodplain rules still apply.

Parks, trails and nature

Open space covers only 3.7% of Crestview's land, so much of the green space is in medians and nearby parks.

• Arroyo Seco median: the first participant in the City's 2014 Adopt-a-Median program cared for the stretch north of St. Johns.
• St. Joseph and Morrow median: 98 trees planted in January 2009.
• Ryan Planting Strip: under a quarter acre in southeast Crestview.
• Brentwood Park and Pool (nearby): just south of Justin Lane, with the pool at 6710 Arroyo Seco.
• Sheffield Northwest District Park and Pool (nearby): 7000 Ardath St., across Burnet in Allandale, reopened April 27, 2026 after renovation.

Dining and shopping

Burnet Road and Anderson Lane are mostly commercial, and North Lamar mixes commercial and industrial uses. Crestview Shopping Center dates to the late 1940s. As of a June 2025 update, its tenants included Fresh Plus grocery in the former Minimax space, The Violet Crown coffee shop and wine bar (opened 2023), Little Deli, Crestview Barber Shop and Crestview Beauty Salon.

Along the Burnet corridor, Urban Egg opened at 7600 Burnet Road on Oct. 12, 2026, and Barley Swine at 6555 Burnet holds one MICHELIN star in the 2026 guide. On Anderson Lane, Scratch Ranch opened at 2700 W. Anderson Lane on Sept. 2, 2025.

Schools

Crestview is in Austin ISD. The schools listed for the neighborhood follow the 2026-27 feeder pattern of Brentwood Elementary, Lamar Middle and McCallum High, and none of the three was named in the board's Nov. 20, 2025 vote to close 10 campuses.

North of Anderson Lane, Wooten Elementary receives Reilly Elementary's dual language program, as a two-way program, and the district's Mandarin program in 2026-27. Reilly, east of Lamar, adds a Montessori program. Phase 1 boundary changes approved around Oct. 29, 2026 affect only Linder, Travis Heights and Marshall, and Phase 2, which may include closures, is set for fall 2028.

Confirm zoning for the exact address with the district before you buy.

Getting around

The Red Line's Crestview Station at North Lamar and Airport Boulevard opened in 2010 and spurred the Midtown Commons mixed-use development. MetroRapid 801 stops at 6920 North Lamar, connecting to the Red Line and MetroBus 1, 7, 300, 350 and 481.

On the west side, MetroRapid 803 stops at Burnet and Justin/Pegram and at Burnet and Anderson Lane/Northcross. Rapid buses run every 10 to 15 minutes.

What's changing

• Burnet Road Mobility Program, segment C2: work at the Justin/Pegram, Northcross/St. Joseph and Anderson Lane intersections runs February 2026 to July 2027, adding signals, 8-foot shared-use paths, accessible bus stops and drainage.
• Crestview Shopping Center oak: the center's mature oak was cut down in December 2024.
• HOME initiative: up to three units on single-family lots since Feb. 5, 2024, and small-lot homes on lots of at least 1,800 sq. ft. since Aug. 16, 2024.

What to check in Crestview, whether you're buying or selling

• Historic review: houses 45 years or older need Historic Preservation Office review before demolition, and Crestview's housing dates largely from 1947 onward.
• Trees: trees 19 inches or more need a permit, and heritage oaks and pecans (24 inches or more) cannot be removed except under Sec. 25-8-641.
• Drainage: the area was originally swampy. Check ATXFloodPro and plat or deed records for drainage easements.
• HOME potential: SF-3 lots may allow up to three units or a small-lot subdivision, capped at 40% building coverage and 45% impervious cover. Verify deed restrictions.
• Industrial uses: the 2004 plan noted industrial uses on the Lamar side (12.2% of land, largely the Huntsman petrochemical facility). Check current uses near Lamar-side addresses.
• Burnet construction: homes near Burnet Road face intersection work through July 2027.

If you already own here, pull your floodplain map and plat before you list, have an arborist measure large oaks and pecans, and gather permits for past updates so buyers can see what has been done.

Current Crestview homes for sale appear below.

Working with Albert Allen

Albert Allen is an Austin native and Luxury Real Estate Advisor with Compass, with more than a decade of experience helping clients buy and sell across Austin.

Albert represents buyers and sellers in Crestview and throughout Central Austin. Schedule a Walk & Talk, request a home valuation or ask about private listings.

Common questions about Crestview

Where is Crestview in Austin?

Between Burnet Road and North Lamar Boulevard, from Justin Lane north to West Anderson Lane, in ZIP code 78757 and City Council District 7.

What schools serve Crestview?

Austin ISD's Brentwood Elementary, Lamar Middle and McCallum High are the schools listed for the neighborhood. Confirm zoning with the district for any address.

Does Crestview have an HOA, and what are the dues?

Crestview's neighborhood group is the Crestview Neighborhood Association. Ask the association directly about membership and dues.

What makes Crestview different?

Crestview Shopping Center, a late-1940s neighborhood retail strip with a grocery, plus rail and two MetroRapid lines at its edges.

What should I check before selling in Crestview?

Floodplain and drainage-easement status, protected trees, and whether your SF-3 lot could support added units under HOME.

Sources: City of Austin, Austin ISD, CapMetro, Voices of the Violet Crown, Violet Crown Community Works, Community Impact, MICHELIN Guide, CBS Austin, Austin Current, Wikipedia. Albert Allen, REALTOR®, Compass RE Texas, LLC. Information is believed reliable but not guaranteed.