3928 Cal Rodgers St, Austin, TX 78723

This stunning home is perfectly situated in the highly desirable Mueller neighborhood. It offers three bedrooms plus a dedicated office that can serve as an additional bedroom, along with two full bathrooms and a convenient half bath. Hardwood floors flow throughout the home, creating warmth and continuity. The spacious layout includes two inviting living areas and a formal dining room—currently used by the owner as a cozy third living space. A built-in banquette just off the kitchen provides a perfect spot for casual family meals. Glass doors open onto a large deck ideal for grilling and entertaining beneath a beautiful oak tree. The primary suite is conveniently located on the main level, while upstairs features two additional bedrooms, a full bath, and a large game room—perfect for kids or guests. Step out onto the upstairs balcony to enjoy your morning coffee or unwind with an evening glass of wine. Just a half block away are the Ella Wooten pool and park in one direction, and the Southwest Greenway and trails in the other. Enjoy easy walks to the Farmers’ Market, Alamo Drafthouse, and some of Austin’s best restaurants and pubs.

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.