1313 W 9th 1/2 St, Austin, TX 78703

This storybook property is perched on the edge of an urban green space in the center of Clarksville, one of Austin’s oldest neighborhoods. Surrounded by Austin history you'll be a few steps from West Sixth where you can relax w/ a coffee at Swedish Hill, explore art galleries or enjoy a cocktail at The Nightcap. To the north you could walk to one of Austin’s most iconic restaurants, Jeffrey’s or enjoy a casual meal at Cippolina. Whole Foods & the heart of downtown are a half mile away as is Lady Bird Lake and the trail.

Lovingly restored the stone & clapboard home take you back to an earlier time w/out sacrificing modern conveniences. The original long-leaf pine floors glow in the sun streaming from period, refurbished windows. Charm unfolds across 3 levels. The main floor features a sitting room overlooking the wide front porch, a cottage-style kitchen w/ updated appliances, a dining area & sunny second living room. A wall of windows looks out over the tree-shaded deck & park. Throughout you’ll find creative touches that enhance the charm of the home, a crystal chandelier, built-in bookshelves & rustic wood countertops in the bathrooms.

The entire second floor is a light-flooded, treetop primary suite that enjoys vaulted ceilings, a fireplace-warmed sitting room & private balcony where you can sip your morning coffee & watch the dog-walkers in the park below. A sunny bath has a large walk-in shower & soaking tub under a window. An entire bedroom space has been repurposed into a dressing room complete with washer&dryer. On the lower level is a flexible space opening to a grotto-like stone patio. With a bathroom & closet the space can be used as another bedroom, an artist’s studio or both. The existing ADU currently serves as storage but w/ plumbing & electricity, endless possibilities in this space. With its ultra-desirable & charming location this property offers incredible opportunities. Own a piece of Austin history with this classic Clarksville cottage.

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.