For nearly three years, parents and kids strolling through Clarksville often made an extra stop on their neighborhood walk.<\/p>\n
Behind the gates of 1411 W. 10th St., giant stuffed gorillas lounged beneath the property\u2019s towering oak tree. Stuffed monkeys dangled from the branches overhead, and a life-sized giraffe stood watch over the front yard.<\/p>\n
What began as homeowner David Schofman\u2019s attempt to clear out years\u2019 worth of oversized stuffed animals during the COVID-19 pandemic evolved into an unofficial front-yard zoo that became a fixture for families in the neighborhood.<\/p>\n
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Now, the sprawling Clarksville property behind those gates is searching for its next owner.<\/p>\n
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The home at 1411 West 10th Street in Austin, June 18, 2026, seen from behind the pool in the backyard.<\/p>\n
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The living room at 1411 West 10th Street in Austin, June 18, 2026.<\/p>\n
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The kitchen, featuring two islands, at 1411 West 10th Street in Austin, June 18, 2026.<\/p>\n
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An upstairs bathroom with a view of the downtown skyline at 1411 West 10th Street in Austin, June 18, 2026.<\/p>\n
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The primary bedroom at 1411 West 10th Street in Austin, June 18, 2026.<\/p>\n
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Yellow tile and a colorful sink in an upstairs bathroom at 1411 West 10th Street in Austin, June 18, 2026.<\/p>\n
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The dining room at 1411 West 10th Street in Austin, June 18, 2026.<\/p>\n
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Wallpaper in a downstairs bathroom at 1411 West 10th Street in Austin, June 18, 2026.<\/p>\n
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The guest house at 1411 West 10th Street in Austin, June 18, 2026.<\/p>\n
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A bedroom in the guest house at 1411 West 10th Street in Austin, June 18, 2026.<\/p>\n
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The kitchen in the guest house at 1411 West 10th Street in Austin, June 18, 2026. The guesthouse is a separate home with its own address behind the primary home.<\/p>\n
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Carved columns decorate the guest house at 1411 West 10th Street in Austin, June 18, 2026.<\/p>\n
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The home at 1411 West 10th Street in Austin, June 18, 2026, seen from behind the pool in the backyard.<\/p>\n
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A large oak tree grows in the yard at 1411 West 10th Street in Austin, June 18, 2026.<\/p>\n
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The garage apartment above the guest house has large windows and vaulted ceilings at 1411 West 10th Street in Austin, June 18, 2026.<\/p>\n
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A drum set in the garage apartment above the guest house at 1411 West 10th Street in Austin, June 18, 2026. The space has been used as a school, office space and features a kitchen.<\/p>\n
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The kitchen in the garage apartment above the guest house at 1411 West 10th Street in Austin, June 18, 2026.<\/p>\n
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A reading corner in the garage apartment above the guest house at 1411 West 10th Street in Austin, June 18, 2026.<\/p>\n
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1411 West 10th Street in Austin, June 18, 2026.<\/p>\n
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1411 West 10th Street in Austin, June 18, 2026.<\/p>\n
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1411 West 10th Street in Austin, June 18, 2026.<\/p>\n
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The primary bedroom at 1411 West 10th Street in Austin, June 18, 2026.<\/p>\n
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The kitchen at 1411 West 10th Street in Austin, June 18, 2026.<\/p>\n
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A compound in the heart of Clarksville<\/p>\n
Listed for $6.5 million<\/a>, the estate at 1411 W. 10th St. offers something increasingly difficult to find in Central Austin: space. The property spans two lots (each with independent water and electricity services), includes multiple living structures and boasts sweeping views of downtown, all in one of the city\u2019s oldest and most desirable neighborhoods.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n The home is listed by Wendi Slaton Anderson, the same agent who helped Schofman and his wife, jewelry designer Wendy Wells, purchase the property for $1.2 million in 2006. The family moved in a year later, following an extensive renovation, and has continued to update the property ever since.<\/p>\n The primary residence, built in 1925, includes five bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms, with much of the home\u2019s original character still intact. Some original flooring remains, as do colorful design elements and stained-glass accents preserved from previous owners.<\/p>\n The staircase from the kitchen at 1411 West 10th Street in Austin, June 18, 2026.<\/p>\n Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<\/p>\n The family added large windows throughout the home to maximize natural light and take advantage of views overlooking the backyard, pool and downtown skyline. During the winter months, when leaves fall from surrounding trees, the city skyline comes fully into view.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n The primary suite offers panoramic views of both the pool and downtown. The\u00a0bathroom\u00a0\u2014 renovated between 2022 and 2023\u00a0\u2014 includes what Anderson described as a \u201cdream closet\u201d inspired by Wells\u2019 design sensibilities.<\/p>\n The kitchen was renovated with entertaining in mind. And outside, the guitar-shaped swimming pool \u2014 installed by the property\u2019s previous owners, who were musicians \u2014 stretches 60 to 70 feet long and is 13 feet deep.\u00a0<\/p>\n Schofman said his three daughters often walked home with friends after school and enjoyed all the neighborhood had to offer.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cThis has always been a big party house,\u201d Schofman said. \u201cThe pool was like the neighborhood pool.\u201d<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Beyond the main home, the property unfolds almost like a campus. The backyard serves as a centerpiece, connecting the three separate residences.<\/p>\n A half guitar-shaped pool in the backyard at 1411 West 10th Street in Austin, June 18, 2026.<\/p>\n Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<\/p>\n A connection to Gov. Ann Richards \u2014 and rental income potential<\/p>\n One of the two lots that make up the present-day compound was once owned by former Texas Gov. Ann Richards, deed records show. While Schofman said Richards likely never lived in the house herself, her ownership has occasionally complicated renovation projects because of heightened scrutiny that accompanies historic review.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n The two-bedroom cottage originally stood apart from the main residence, operating as its own property. Today, it functions as a fully integrated part of the compound, aside from the separate utilities.<\/p>\n \u201cWe get a lot of house guests that stay here,\u201d Schofman said. \u201cIt\u2019s been a place for people to pass out, and it\u2019s been a changing room, a pool house, a snack area.\u201d<\/p>\n Schofman and Wells further expanded the property in 2008, replacing what had been a deteriorating shed with a new structure tucked toward the rear of the lot, on top of the cottage. The 925-square-foot apartment features vaulted ceilings and large windows, offering a clear view of downtown Austin. It also includes a full kitchen and bathroom. The finished living space has served as Schofman\u2019s office, a music room for the couple\u2019s daughters and a homeschool classroom for one of their children.<\/p>\n Below, there is parking for two cars.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Because the property boasts separate living spaces and utility connections, future owners could use the secondary structures for long-term tenants, guest accommodations or short-term rentals.<\/p>\n \u201cThese would both rent very quickly, and for top dollar,\u201d Anderson said.<\/p>\n The view of the downtown skyline from garage apartment above the guest house at 1411 West 10th Street in Austin, June 18, 2026.<\/p>\n Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<\/p>\n A neighborhood in transition<\/p>\n The property\u2019s deep historical roots are unsurprising for Clarksville.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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