609 Blanco St Unit #205, Austin, TX 78703

**MULTIPLE OFFERS RECEIVED. FINAL AND BEST DUE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 BY 6PM.** Experience the vibrant downtown Austin lifestyle with this historic Clarksville condo, perfectly situated amidst the city's vivacious hot spots. This turnkey 1-bed, 1-bath haven stands as a testament to its roots and modern elegance. Its remarkable success as a short-term rental will give you the reassurance of a seamless transition, supported by an impressive collection of 500+ glowing reviews that stand as a testament to the condo's flawless condition, unparalleled location, and undeniable popularity. Established cleaning, maintenance, and property management services are readily available for the next fortunate owner to ensure a seamless transition. Beyond gorgeous French doors, a sunny, south-facing patio awaits, beckoning relaxation with a downtown view that guests fall in love with, with the bright, freshly renovated, Marfa, TX-inspired aesthetic that revitalizes the interior. The living space is a masterpiece of comfort and style, adorned with opulent touches including a $2,000 Tuft & Needle mattress and a new leather sofa, crafting a comfortable stay that guests will undoubtedly revisit time and again. Nestled within the historic Clarksville neighborhood, this condo provides a walk score of 97/100 and is adjacent to Swedish Hill bakery, Clark's Oyster Bar, and just a stroll away from Austin's exceptional restaurants, boutiques, bars, Whole Foods, Lady Bird Lake, and the venues of ACL and SXSW. Don’t miss out on this incredible investment opportunity!

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.