3811 Taniguchi St, Austin, TX 78723

Courtyard homes in the coveted Mueller neighborhood are rare. The thoughtfully designed modern farmhouse boasts large windows bringing in gorgeous sunlight throughout the home, open floor plans, an expansive kitchen, two living areas, three bedrooms, a dedicated office space, two and a half bathrooms, and a side yard lawn. The park-like courtyard right outside the front door provides a safe and relaxing place for children to play, the dog to run, and neighbors to catch up. It is one of the few home styles in Austin built around that kind of connection, and they don't come up for sale often. Located in the heart of Mueller, this modern courtyard home offers easy walkability to H-E-B, local shops, restaurants, the weekly Farmers' Market, Mueller Lake Park, Morris Williams Golf Course, and the Skate Park. A 5-mile greenbelt trail is steps away and the property is within a five minute walk to several parks, playgrounds, and the John Gaines swimming pool. The home is 1.5 miles from The University of Texas and less than a 15 minute drive to downtown Austin. Built in 2022 by Alan Muskin and designed by award-winning firm Design Hound, the home features vaulted ceilings, reclaimed white oak flooring, custom flat-panel cabinets, floating wood shelves, recessed lighting, and an open-concept layout with a kitchen island and breakfast bar. Upstairs includes three bedrooms, a second living area, and a dedicated office space. The owner’s suite has a bathroom with dual showerheads, a frameless glass shower, and a freestanding soaking tub. Courtyard is maintained by the HOA. Residents also get access to Mueller's two community pools. Green features include a metal roof, spray foam insulation, thermally broken windows, efficient appliances and HVAC, and a tankless water heater.

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.