1800 W 10th St, Austin, TX 78703

There simply aren't many homes like this left in Austin. This 2,200 square foot reverse-floorplan, bungalow sits tucked into one of the city's oldest and most beloved neighborhoods, surrounded by mature, wild landscaping that gives it the feel of a treehouse in the middle of everything. The first thing to greet you before you walk into the house is the Austin skyline - unobstructed and genuinely stunning. The main living level has been updated beautifully - a big, well-designed kitchen with a huge custom island, two living areas, and a dedicated office with an adjacent half bath. Out back, large sliding glass doors open onto a wraparound deck that disappears into the tree canopy. It's private in a way that's hard to describe. All three bedrooms are downstairs, away from the living areas. The primary bath has been upgraded with high-quality fixtures and finishes, a stand-alone tub, and large, doorless walk-in shower. Out back off the primary suite is a custom built four-person sauna with a sleek cold plunge tub for your morning rituals. Newer siding and paint on the exterior, and the yard maintenance is about as close to zero as it gets - no lawnmower required. The neighbor situation is genuinely unusual in the best way. Of the three surrounding properties, one is a the Clarksville Neighborhood Center and the other is the community health center, open only on weekdays until 4pm and closed on the weekends so there is always parking available for your dinner or party guests. It is remarkably quiet here and the privacy is unmatched. Above all, the walkability speaks for itself. Deep Eddy Pool, Town Lake Trail, Zilker Park, Fresh Plus, Medici, Taco Flats, Jeffrey's, Josephine House, Pool Burger, Deep Eddy Cabaret, Donn's Depot, the Mean Eyed Cat - all of it on foot. Adding to its unique history, the property was once owned by Whole Foods founder John Mackey. A rare Clarksville find offering style, privacy, incredible views, and one of Austin’s most coveted locations.

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.