Austin Neighborhood: Clarksville
Clarksville is unquestionably one of Austin’s hottest and hippest neighborhoods. Bounded by MoPac on the west and Lamar Boulevard on the east, it retains a remarkable historic charm despite its amazing proximity to Downtown. Because of its historical significance, the city has protected Clarksville from growth, but the adjacent West End area (and the Central Design District at Lamar and Sixth) means Clarksville residents can have it all: hip, urban lifestyles with quaint, old-Austin feel.
Clarksville’s long history begins with former Texas Gov. Elisha Pease, who divided a portion of his plantation and sold it to slaves to build their homes. Charles Clark, a freed slave, started the community ten years later, and the neighborhood still bears his name. As Austin continued to grow into the 20th century, the area developed and became part of the city. Now, residents include young families, quiet professional types, and anyone who wants to live close to downtown but prefers old-style Austin to modern urban living. It’s the best of what Austin real estate has to offer - hip, close to everything, and affordable by national standards!
