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.
Basic Property Information
<strong>Dwelling Size - </strong> 1,928 ft2
From Public Records
<strong>Year Built - </strong> 1925
<strong>Stories - </strong> One
<strong>Foundation - </strong> See Remarks
<strong>Garage - </strong> 0
None
<strong>Roof - </strong> See Remarks
<strong>Lot Size Acres - </strong> 0.1818
<strong>Waterfront Features - </strong> None
Bedrooms - 7
<strong>Main Level Bedrooms - </strong> 4
<strong>Bathrooms - </strong> 3
<strong>Full - </strong> 3
<strong>Half - </strong> 0
<strong>Living Rooms - </strong> 2
<strong>Dining Rooms - </strong> 2
<strong>Fireplaces - </strong> 1
Den
<strong>Pool on Property- </strong> None
School District
<strong>School District - </strong> Austin ISD
<strong>Elementary - </strong> Mathews
<strong>Middle - </strong> O Henry
<strong>Senior High - </strong> Austin
Home Owners Association
Amenities and Features
Other Features
Balcony
Bookcases
Breakfast Bar
Built-in Features
Ceiling Fan(s)
Chandelier
Eat-in Kitchen
Electrical Utility Available
Entrance Foyer
Free-Standing Gas Range
Free-Standing Refrigerator
French Doors
High Ceilings
Kitchen Island
Primary Bedroom on Main
Utilities
Heating: None Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Wall/Window Unit(s) Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public
Additional Details
<strong>Faces - </strong> East
<strong>Flooring - </strong> Concrete, Tile, Wood
<strong>View - </strong> City, City Lights, Downtown, Panoramic, Skyline
<strong>Lot Features - </strong> Trees-Medium (20 Ft - 40 Ft), Views
<strong>Sellers Representative - </strong> Keller Williams Realty
(512) 448-4111
<strong>Other Structures - </strong> None
<strong>Accessibility Features - </strong> None
<strong>Community Features - </strong> None
Walk Score
Based on information from the Austin Board of REALTORS® for the period 10/03/2026 through 10/03/2026. All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. The Austin Board of REALTORS®, ACTRIS and their affiliates provide the MLS and all content therein “AS IS” and without any warranty, express or implied.
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