1205 Elm St Unit #8, Austin, TX 78703

Experience the best of urban living in this stunning 2-bedroom, 2-bath modern condo/townhome nestled in the heart of the highly coveted Clarksville Historic District. This bright and inviting end unit features thoughtfully designed living space with exquisite finishes and timeless quality throughout. Step inside to discover engineered hardwood flooring, soft-close cabinetry, and a chef-grade kitchen featuring granite counters, kitchen island, stainless steel appliances, and Thermador accents. Enjoy multiple outdoor spaces including a private patio, balcony, and a small private yard, perfect for morning coffee or unwinding after a long day. An attached two-car garage plus private garage parking add rare convenience in this sought-after neighborhood. Located in an exclusive 8-unit community, this home is steps from Clarksville’s beloved shops, coffee shops, and restaurants—Jeffrey’s, Taco Flats, Cipollina, Fresh Plus—and only minutes to Downtown and West 6th Street. Whole Foods is just around the corner, and you’re less than 7 minutes to all of Austin’s top city attractions. A rare blend of charm, walkability, and modern convenience in one of Austin’s most desirable neighborhoods!

Unit 8 at 1205 Elm St in the Clarksville community sits at the pinnacle of Clarksville's most exclusive addresses, offering a rare penthouse-level vantage point in one of only eight units in this intimate enclave. At $849,995, this two-bedroom, two-bath townhouse delivers 1,366 square feet of meticulously designed space with commanding views that define urban living at its finest.

The exclusivity begins with location. This end unit occupies a corner position in the Clarksville, placing it above the daily traffic of neighborhoods below and away from shared walls on two sides. The Clarksville Historic District, bounded by West 6th Street and Barton Springs Road, commands prices and status that few Austin addresses can match. You're steps from Jeffrey's, Cipollina, and Taco Flats, yet the unit's elevation and design create a retreat from street-level activity.

The physical command of space reinforces the penthouse experience. Stone counters, a chef-grade kitchen island, stainless steel appliances including a Thermador range, and an open floor plan create sightlines across the entire living area. Recessed lighting illuminates engineered wood flooring and tile surfaces without visual clutter. The entrance foyer signals arrival to something substantial. A covered patio and private balcony extend the 1,366 square feet outward, offering outdoor living that few townhomes in the district provide at this price point.

Status at this address is anchored in more than aesthetics. The two-car garage with additional private parking solves Austin's perpetual parking crisis in a neighborhood where street space disappears by 8 AM. The proximity to Mathews Elementary, rated 10/10 on GreatSchools and fed by Austin ISD, positions families in the district's most competitive school assignment zone. Downtown Austin is minutes away via Barton Springs Road or West 6th Street. Whole Foods Market on North Lamar and the Circle C campus are equally accessible.

At $622 per square foot, this unit costs significantly less than new construction in surrounding blocks while delivering the one element money cannot easily buy elsewhere in Clarksville: the penthouse angle, the corner position, the view over the district rather than into it. The market has recognized this value over 67 days of active listing. This is where Austin's most discerning buyers position themselves when they prioritize walkability, exclusivity, and the quiet authority of an address that speaks for itself.

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.