1823 Waterston Ave Unit #1/2, Austin, TX 78703

Clarksville treetop 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom lives like a single family home with no shared walls! This comfy, updated unit is tucked at the back of the property and separated by a RARE (for Clarksville) inground pool providing a nice buffer for a bit of privacy. SHORT TERM LEASE AVAILABLE: CALL AGENT FOR DETAILS, Pool is available for tenant use. 2 level back unit with both bedrooms on the lower level. Upstairs you’ll find a large living area with plenty of windows providing natural light, an updated kitchen with new granite counters & cabinets, stainless steel appliances, gas range & newer vinyl wood floors throughout. Bedrooms sizes are equal, each with their own entrance to the outdoors. Use one to sleep and the other as your office, guest room or ? Walk or bike over to Johnson Creek Hike & Bike just 3 blocks away. You’ll find FreshPlus grocery, Café Medici, Galaxy Café, Josephine House, Cipollina, Jeffrey’s and more just a short stroll down the street. This prime location is hard to beat! WASHER, DRYER & fridge included. PET FRIENDLY! Fenced backyard. No aggressive breeds. If you have a dog, there will be a “pet interview” with the owner & friendly dogs in front house to make sure they will get on well. There's also a neighborhood dog park several blocks away. Owner pays for water; tenant responsible for all other utilities in the unit. Take a look at this gem today!

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.