2024 Emma Long St, Austin, TX 78723

Welcome to this exceptional and rarely available one-story home in the heart of the dynamic Mueller neighborhood. Nestled on a peaceful, tree-lined street, you'll find yourself just moments away from the lovely Ella Wooten pool and park. This charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom residence combines recent thoughtful updates with comfortable everyday living. Enjoy the benefit of significantly reduced energy costs thanks to the brand new metal roof and solar panels, which keep expenses near zero, even with electric vehicle charging and working from home. Inside, the home boasts a beautifully updated interior with stylish details throughout. Highlights include a custom dry bar and fireplace mantel in the living room, integrated surround sound speakers, and a versatile bonus room pre-wired for a projector – perfect for movie nights, exercise, or a secluded playroom. The gourmet chef's kitchen has high-end KitchenAid and Cafe appliances, while the updated laundry room offers custom cabinetry and a sink for ample storage. Outdoor living is a delight with custom-built front and back decks, ideal for relaxation or connecting with neighbors. The K9 turf backyard offers a low-maintenance and pet-friendly space. Living in this location means you're within easy walking distance of trails, lakes, various restaurants, and shops, including HEB, Torchy’s, L’Oca D’Oro, The Thinkery, and the soon-to-open Alamo Drafthouse. Don't miss this unique chance to own a home in one of Austin's most desirable communities.

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.