| Located on the north side of the city, the Crestview | | | | businesses, many of which have been around for |
| neighborhood offers a peaceful atmosphere and | | | | years. The original Threadgill's is located here and was |
| charming homes. When established in the late 1940s, it | | | | known for being one of the first places to feature |
| was on the outskirts of Austin - now, it's considered a | | | | Janis Joplin. The Little Deli also makes its home here. |
| more central location that gives residents the | | | | The popular lunch spot offers authentic New Jersey |
| conveniences they need while being a reasonable | | | | pizza and delicious deli sandwiches. Many days, you'll |
| distance from downtown. The neighborhood is | | | | find a line all the way out the door. The Crestview |
| bordered by Anderson Lane to the north, Lamar | | | | Shopping Center is in the heart of the neighborhood |
| Boulevard to the east, Burnet Road to the west, and | | | | and has been around since the early 1950s. |
| Justin Lane to the south. Residents will be 15 minutes | | | | Well-known tenants include the Crestview Barber |
| from downtown and 10 minutes from the Arboretum. | | | | Shop and the Minimax grocery store. |
| A stroll through Crestview will reveal tree-lined streets | | | | For outdoor lovers, the Beverly Sheffield Park is just |
| and several parks, as well as ranch and | | | | minutes away and offers fun for the entire family. The |
| American-bungalow style homes that were built in the | | | | park spans 30 acres and boasts several picnic areas |
| 1950s and 60s. Most properties offer a quaint charm | | | | and barbeque pits, basketball and baseball fields, a |
| and are smaller, with 2- or 3-bedrooms. Many | | | | sparkling outdoor swimming pool, and a short walking |
| properties have been remodeled to add more space in | | | | trail. Each year, the Violet Crown Festival is held and |
| a second floor and a modern feel. | | | | features several art booths, local music, and children's |
| Affordable home prices - normally in the $200,000 and | | | | activities. |
| $400,000 range - combined with lower property taxes | | | | The neighborhood is served by the Austin Independent |
| are a major selling point of the neighborhood. | | | | School District. This includes Brentwood Elementary, |
| Residents of Crestview are required to come a part | | | | Lamar Middle School, and McCallum High School. For |
| of the neighborhood association for a small yearly fee. | | | | younger children, the Stepping Stone School, Natural |
| The association plans events throughout the year that | | | | Child Learning Center, and Children's Community are all |
| are designed to help residents get to know one | | | | within a short drive. |
| another and promote a sense of community. | | | | For a quaint and friendly area away from downtown, |
| A unique aspect of Crestview is that it's filled with local | | | | take a closer look at the Crestview neighborhood. |