1626 Palma PLZ Unit #1, Austin, TX 78703

This Clarksville beauty is situated off Palma Plaza and boasts a stunning design with generous dimensions, & abundant natural light complemented by timeless finishes. Positioned at the front of a picturesque and private community, this property offers 3 large beds & 3.5 baths & feels like a single family home. The living, kitchen, dining, and half-bath are on the second (main) level, while the primary bedroom, guest bedroom, & both full bathrooms are on the third level, featuring all ensuite baths. This exceptional unit showcases meticulous details, including an intricate fireplace hearth, crown molding, built-in cabinetry and shelving, beautiful ceiling medallions, and gleaming wood floors. A custom-lit built-in area is versatile, serving as a workspace or dry bar. A bank of doors off the living room opens to the Juliet balcony, seamlessly connecting the living and dining areas. The kitchen is nostalgically original, with wood paneling, floor to ceiling cabinets & a galley-style workspace. The unit is move-in easy and equipped for any owner, with a private elevator linking all floors within the front entry next to the 2-car garage on the first floor. A second private stairwell provides direct access from the ground floor into the beautiful owner's suite. The oversized attached 2-car garage on the entry level features additional work and storage spaces. The property's ideal location places it within minutes of Downtown Austin, Pease Park, Ladybird Lake, & within walking distance to Josephine House, Jeffrey’s, Cipollina, Fresh Plus grocery and plenty of shopping. Zoned to Matthews Elementary. This home is versatile and ready for any buyer!

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.