1111 W 12th St Unit #118, Austin, TX 78703

Ask about Owner Financing. Short term rentals allowed. Some real estate is truly priceless, and some views are worth a million. Claim both at one of Austin’s most iconic vantage points—12th & Blanco. Presenting the extraordinary Penthouse at the prestigious deSaligny in Old West Austin. Featured on the cover of Tribeza and renowned design magazines, this architectural masterpiece is now available for the discerning buyer. The Penthouse at DeSaligny has just completed a six-month renovation, featuring white oak wide-plank wood flooring throughout, four remodeled bathrooms, and a fully updated kitchen with new appliances, cabinetry, and tile. All three floors have been freshly repainted, and both plumbing and electrical have been updated. For a complete builder/designer specification sheet, please see attachments.

Spanning three levels, this luxurious condo is an irreplaceable gem. It includes a spectacular 1,100-square-foot private rooftop terrace offering panoramic views of the Capitol and downtown. Inside, you'll be greeted by open, luminous spaces with timeless design and exquisite finishes curated by Joshua Cano Designs.

With 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, this residence offers both comfort and sophistication. The top-floor primary suite boasts sweeping downtown vistas, a cozy sitting area, and a custom closet system. The second level features a versatile study or guest bedroom, a gourmet kitchen, and expansive living and dining areas that flow seamlessly onto a private roof garden—ideal for hosting al fresco gatherings. On the main level, an ensuite bedroom offers privacy, while a third-floor guest bedroom with a private bath ensures convenience for visitors. Situated in the coveted Old West Austin/Clarksville neighborhood and moments from top-tier dining, this is a rare opportunity to own a true Austin treasure. Don’t miss your chance to experience the pinnacle of luxury living in this iconic Penthouse. Elevator is not operable. Perfect for closets on each floor.

At $733 per square foot, 1111 W 12th St Unit #118 puts nearly 2,932 square feet of close-in Austin living on the table at $2.15 million, which is a notable amount of space for this part of 78703. At 1111 W 12th St Unit #118, the draw is simple: four bedrooms, four baths, a 1981 build, and a location in MLS Area 1B that keeps you just west of Downtown without giving up day-to-day convenience.

This address sits in one of Central Austin’s most established in-town corridors, where West 12th Street connects quickly to Lamar Boulevard, West Lynn Street, and MoPac. That matters in daily life. You can get to the Texas State Capitol in about 5 minutes, Whole Foods Market on North Lamar in about 6 minutes, and Lady Bird Lake trails in roughly 10 minutes depending on traffic. Pease Park is also nearby, which gives this stretch of town an advantage for buyers who want real green space without moving farther west. For anyone commuting to The University of Texas at Austin, the State offices downtown, or major employers in the urban core, this is a practical location that cuts down on drive time.

For schools, the property feeds to Austin ISD, listed here as Austin district, with Mathews Elementary, O Henry Middle School, and Austin High School. That school path is one of the strongest location signals in Central Austin because buyers consistently search for Mathews, O Henry, and Austin by name, not just by district. If you are asking what it is like to live here, the answer is that it feels connected. You are close to long-standing neighborhood restaurants, daily errands, downtown business centers, and the cultural core of the city, but you are not in the middle of the congestion that comes with being directly in the central business district.

There is no lot size listed, which usually puts more focus on the interior footprint and lock-and-leave practicality. With 160 days on market, buyers have had time to study the number, and that makes pricing discipline especially relevant. Still, large four-bedroom layouts in 78703 remain hard to find, especially at this size and within minutes of the Capitol, Pease Park, and major Central Austin corridors. For a buyer who wants space, Austin ISD schools, and a proven close-in location, this address lines up with the kind of long-term livability and central-city value that tends to hold up well over time.

Clarksville is Austin's most walkable luxury neighborhood — a historic freedman's town founded in 1871, now in 78703, five minutes on foot from downtown. Median home price $2.2M. Austin ISD schools (Casis Elementary, O. Henry Middle, Austin High). One of the only Austin neighborhoods where you can walk to fine dining, trails, and downtown without getting in a car.

The housing stock reflects 150 years of history. Original shotgun cottages and bungalows from the early 1900s sit alongside contemporary new builds and sensitive renovations on lots ranging from 0.1 to 0.25 acres. The neighborhood's historic designation (National Register) means you'll see period architecture preserved next to modern infill. Teardown lots trade at $800K-$1.5M for land alone.

West Lynn Street is the commercial spine — Medici coffee, Cipollina wood-fired pizza, Jeffrey's fine dining, Josephine House, and Bar Peached are all within a few blocks. Pease Park and Shoal Creek Trail border the east side. The Whole Foods flagship at 6th and Lamar is a 10-minute walk.

What makes Clarksville distinct: the combination of walkable daily life, historic character, and proximity to downtown that no other Austin neighborhood matches. The tradeoff is small lots, limited parking, and premium pricing for the location. Buyers here are paying for a lifestyle that doesn't require a car.