2523 Hernandez St, Austin, TX 78723

Bright and inviting, this 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath corner townhome in Mueller offers style and comfort. The open-concept main level features abundant natural light from being a true corner unit across from a beautiful garden court. Light flows through the living, kitchen, and dining spaces, creating an airy atmosphere. The thoughtfully designed kitchen includes a center island, sleek quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and views overlooking the private side courtyard.

Upstairs, discover a generous secondary living area that provides additional flexibility for relaxation, work, or play. Two secondary bedrooms, conveniently located opposite the primary suite, share a well-appointed bathroom, ensuring privacy and comfort. The primary suite offers an inviting space with a spacious walk-in closet, private screened-in balcony, and en suite bathroom featuring dual vanities and a spacious walk-in shower.

Set in the vibrant Mueller community, residents have access to an impressive array of amenities, including two pools, splash pad, extensive hike-and-bike trails, multiple playgrounds, a dog park, sports courts, a community garden, and the newly developed park surrounding Mueller’s historic airport tower. Just beyond your doorstep, explore Mueller Lake Park, Branch Park Pavilion, and Mary Elizabeth Branch Park—home to an playscape, weekly farmer's market and sand volleyball courts. The neighborhood also places you conveniently near the Thinkery children's museum, Alamo Drafthouse cinema, H-E-B, and popular local eateries like L’Oca d’Oro, Colleen’s Kitchen, Veracruz Fonda, and Chuy’s.

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.