1701 Simond Ave Unit #612, Austin, TX 78723

Rare top-floor opportunity in Parkside Mueller at 1701 Simond Ave — the largest 1BR/1BA floorplan in the building and one that rarely comes to market. Elevated views, exceptional natural light, and the quiet privacy only a top-floor unit offers. Move-in ready and meticulously maintained. The open layout lives much larger than a typical one-bedroom, with room for a true work-from-home setup and a generous living area. The kitchen anchors the home with an oversized quartz waterfall island, walnut cabinetry, designer globe pendants, brushed-gold fixtures, and stainless-steel appliances. Wide-plank wood floors throughout. Private balcony, spacious bedroom with a walk-in closet, spa-style bath with a tiled tub-shower, and an in-unit full-size washer/dryer. Mid-century modern finishes, onsite management, and community events. True walkability to parks, trails, pools, restaurants, and retail. A rare chance to own the top-floor flagship floorplan in sought-after Mueller.

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.