Crestview in the Austin , Texas area is a community that offers a friendly, neighborly warmth and a high quality of living. New homeowners in the area find it easy to get involved, thanks to an active neighborhood association and many annual community events. To name just a few Crestview events, a local ice cream social held is held every July and National Night Out events are held each August. These events are a great way to celebrate life with neighbors, both old and new.
In addition to a number of single-family homes, the area has a number of rentals. This ensures a diverse neighborhood and allows homeowners to choose the home and price range they are most comfortable with. Crestview is known for its well-maintained older homes. Beautiful older homes on mature treed lots are de rigueur here.
Many homes in Crestview range from 1,100 to 1,200 square feet, with 2 or three bathrooms. Many feature delightful details such as pier and beam construction. Roughly three out of four Crestview homes have replaced standard air conditioning window units with more modern CA/CH systems, which is great news when the famous Texas summer arrives.
Crestview is a family-friendly place and students here attend schools in the esteemed Austin Independent School District . Crestview students attend Brentwood Elementary School , Lamar Middle School , and McCallum High School . All schools have caring staff, strong academic offerings, and a host of extracurricular options.
After school, and after work, Crestview offers much to see and do. The nearby Beverly S. Scheffield Northwest Park offers green spaces and recreational areas. Whether you want to sunbathe and read a book, play a competitive sport, or hike, the park is an ideal place to go. The nearby Arboretum and Northcross Mall also provide hours of diversion for Crestview homeowners.
While the in the past Crestview was a bit remote from Austin , the city's expansion has meant that the community is now very centrally located. Bordered by Anderson Lane to the north, North Lamar Boulevard to the east, Justin Lane to the south, and Burnet Road to the west, Crestview is just north of the core of Austin . This means that all the amenities of downtown are right on Crestview's doorstep. The community itself also boasts a number of amenities and conveniences, though. There are a number of churches, locally-owned businesses, and barbershops right in Crestview and the nearby restaurant, The Little Deli, is a draw for Austinites. In the center of Crestview you will find the Crestview Mini-Max, a very convenient grocery store.
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Crestview Real Estate Statistics* |
Year |
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2006 |
# Homes Sold |
83 |
91 |
Sold Price High |
$355,000 |
$382,900 |
Sold Price Low |
$150,700 |
$144,400 |
Avg. Days on Market |
39 |
36 |
Avg. Asking Price |
$194,698 |
$235,376 |
Avg. Sold Price |
$190,668 |
$232,714 |
Avg. Sq. Ft |
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1282 s.f. |
Avg. Price/SF |
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$188.65 |
Information obtained from the Austin MLS. Believed to be accurate, but not guaranteed. |
*Statistics reflect only Single Family Residences.
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