1200 E 52nd St Unit #209, Austin, TX 78723

Newly updated and relaunched 2-bedroom, 1-bath condo right by Mueller, within 10 minutes from UT, and Downtown Austin. Both bedrooms are separated by the shared living space, and the interior has been refreshed throughout: quartz countertops, white shaker cabinetry with soft-close drawers, stainless steel appliances, and new flooring. Two dedicated parking spaces come with the unit. Mueller Lake Park and the Mueller Farmers' Market are nearby, and the Mueller Retail Center is minutes away with grocery, coffee, casual dining, and a movie theater. I-35 access makes downtown Austin, the UT campus, and the medical district an easy commute. HOA dues cover water, gas, sewer, and trash for predictable monthly costs and low maintenance. Short-term rental use may be permitted under HOA rules; buyer to verify current status directly with the HOA and City of Austin STR licensing requirements. Contact Listing Agent for more details!

Mueller is what happens when a city tears down its old airport and rebuilds the neighborhood from scratch with everything it learned. 700 acres of mixed-use design, 140+ acres of parks and green space, and one of the largest LEED-certified communities in Texas. The street grid is walkable, the houses face each other instead of garages, and the Lake Park splash pad is the unofficial summer gathering point.

Housing runs from 1,200 sqft row homes around $550K to 4,000+ sqft single-family homes near $1.4M. Yard homes, garden homes, condos, and townhomes are mixed on the same block by design. Most builds went up between 2007 and 2022, so HVAC, roofs, and energy systems are modern. Expect $380-$450/sqft on resales depending on type and location within the neighborhood.

The 78723 zip is what surprises buyers most. Mueller sits 10 minutes from downtown via Manor Road, 7 minutes from Dell Children's Medical Center, and 15 minutes from the airport. The Thursday Farmers' Market at Mueller Lake Park runs year-round. Aldrich Street has the H-E-B, restaurants, and the Alamo Drafthouse anchor. Branch Park hosts free outdoor movies in summer.

Schools serve Austin ISD: Maplewood Elementary, Lamar Middle, and McCallum High - which has Austin's longest-running Fine Arts Academy. Families also pull from Magellan International School and Austin Achieve Public Schools nearby.

What you get in Mueller that you can't replicate elsewhere in Austin: a master-planned neighborhood with a real urban density model, parks within a 5-minute walk of every door, and a mixed-income housing program that keeps the demographic diverse. What you give up: large lots. Most yards are intentionally small to keep density high and parks plentiful.

Best for buyers who want walkability, sustainable design, and a real neighborhood feel without leaving the urban core.