$5,250,000

Property Overview

This 1925 historic residence at 1000 Baylor Street commands one of Downtown Austin's most prized vantage points, offering sweeping, unobstructed panoramic views of the Austin skyline from its elevated Castle Hill perch. Seven bedrooms and three bathrooms occupy nearly two thousand square feet of character-filled space anchored by soaring thirteen-foot ceilings in the front porch and elegant French doors that dissolve the boundary between interior and the mature tree-lined setting. The home's exceptional bones tell a story of architectural significance, with built-in features, multiple living and dining areas, and a primary bedroom positioned on the main level for convenience and command of those iconic downtown vistas. Natural light floods through wood-framed windows framing city lights and panoramic skyline views that define this East-facing lot.

The property's rare elevation above the urban core creates an urban sanctuary just steps from Congress Avenue, Lady Bird Lake, and the walkable energy of Downtown Austin's entertainment district. Two parking spaces and gated access provide security, while the substantial 7,919-square-foot lot is framed by mature trees and landscaped grounds that amplify the sense of private retreat. This is genuinely a restoration opportunity for those seeking to preserve a landmark piece of Castle Hill while reimagining contemporary living with one of Austin's most distinctive backdrops.

Vox Real Estate Insight

The Castle Hill location combined with these unobstructed skyline views makes 1000 Baylor Street fundamentally different from other historic homes in Austin TX—this elevation and sightline are simply irreplaceable. At Vox Real Estate, we recognize that buyers pursuing serious architectural restoration projects with genuine character and outdoor space typically gravitate toward exactly this combination of historic integrity, scale, and view opportunity.

Agent Description

The historic character of a 1925 residence anchors this exceptional Castle Hill offering at 1000 Baylor Street, perched above Austin with sweeping, unobstructed views of the downtown skyline. Known locally since the 1960s as Joplin Hill, the property occupies a rare ~0.18-acre setting framed by mature trees and distinguished by an expansive balcony commanding majestic, unimpeded views across downtown Austin. For those drawn to architectural restoration, the residence offers an extraordinary foundation for preservation and refinement. Its historic bones are complemented by an unusually spacious front porch with soaring 13-foot ceilings and elegant French doors opening directly to the living room, creating a seamless connection between the interior and the surrounding landscape. The combination of scale, character, elevation, and skyline views presents a distinctive opportunity to restore a piece of Castle Hill history while creating an exceptional contemporary living experience.

Neighborhood: Downtown Austin

This property is located in Downtown Austin, Austin, TX. The area is known for 6th Street Entertainment, Lady Bird Lake, Congress Avenue, High-Rise Living, Walkable Urban Core.

At $2723/sqft, this listing is priced 291% above the Downtown Austin median of $696/sqft.

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