Listing details for 1000 Baylor ST, Austin, TX 78703 : 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.
Bookcases, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Ceiling-High, Chandelier, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island and Primary Bedroom on Main
Appliances
Free-Standing Gas Range and Free-Standing Refrigerator
Flooring
Concrete, Tile and Wood
Window Features
Wood Frames
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplace Count
1
Fireplace Features
Den
Heating
None
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s) and Wall/Window Unit(s)
Exterior Details
Garage
No
Total Parking
2
Parking Features
None
Patio & Porch Features
Covered
Exterior Features
Balcony
Other Structures
None
Fencing
Gate
View
City, City Lights, Downtown, Panoramic and Skyline
Waterfront
No
Water Source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Community Features
None
Additional Features
Utilities
Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected and Water Connected
Accessibility Features
None
Taxes, HOA & Financing
Annual Property Tax
$22,381.93
HOA Fee Includes
None
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Listing Provided By
Ken Williams, (512) 448-4111, [email protected], Keller Williams Realty
Source
Unlock MLS, MLS#: ACT3001711
For more information on this listing contact us at 972-342-0000
Property History
DateEventPrice
10/1/2026
Listed for sale
$5,250,000
$2,723/sqft
Source:Unlock MLS #ACT3001711
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For more information on this listing contact us at 972-342-0000