Crestview & Brentwood
Twin 1950s neighborhoods in North Central Austin, mid-century ranch bungalows on tree-lined streets, Brentwood Park with a neighborhood pool, Crestview MetroRail access, and walkability to the Burnet Road corridor.
$550K–$1.5M+
Quick Answer
- Crestview MetroRail Station, one of the few Central Austin neighborhoods with direct rail service to downtown
- Brentwood Neighborhood Park with pool, sports courts, and community gathering space at the neighborhood center
- Burnet Road dining and retail corridor within walking or biking distance
- 1950s ranch-style bungalows on generous 9,000+ sq ft lots, strong renovation and new construction activity
- Austin ISD: Brentwood Elementary, Lamar Middle, McCallum High School
Last Updated: April 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Crestview and Brentwood appealing to Central Austin buyers?
Crestview and Brentwood offer the Central Austin lifestyle at a more accessible price point than neighboring Rosedale and Allandale: the same mature trees, walkable streets, community identity, and proximity to the Burnet Road corridor, with mid-century bones that respond well to renovation or complete replacement with custom construction. The Crestview MetroRail Station gives the cluster a transit advantage rare among Central Austin neighborhoods. Brentwood Neighborhood Park with its community pool anchors the southern end. Buyers who want the North Central Austin lifestyle and are willing to invest in a property rather than paying for a turnkey result find excellent value here.
What types of homes are available in Crestview and Brentwood?
Both neighborhoods are characterized by 1940s and 1950s ranch-style bungalows, typically modest in size at 1,100 to 1,400 square feet on lots averaging around 9,000 square feet. These bones are well-suited to renovation and addition, and a growing number of properties have been rebuilt as custom homes that respect the neighborhood's scale while delivering contemporary finishes. The lot sizes in this price range represent genuine value compared to smaller lots in higher-priced Central Austin neighborhoods. New construction on teardown lots represents the upper tier of both markets.
How do Crestview and Brentwood compare to Rosedale and Allandale?
Crestview and Brentwood share North Central Austin's core appeal with Rosedale and Allandale: walkability, mature trees, community character, and proximity to the Burnet Road corridor. The distinction is price and architectural era: Rosedale and Allandale command higher prices driven by slightly larger lots, more established community infrastructure, and stronger proximity to Central Market and Shoal Creek. Crestview and Brentwood offer a similar lifestyle entry point at a more accessible price, with the MetroRail access as a differentiator neither Rosedale nor Allandale can match.