4003 Vaughan St, Austin, TX 78723

Tucked into Austin's Mueller neighborhood just 1/2 block from John Gaines Park, this home balances thoughtful design with everyday functionality. With three bedrooms and an oversized second living area, the home invites sunlight into every corner thanks to expansive windows and an open-concept layout. New white oak hardwood floors run throughout the main living areas and bedrooms, enhancing the clean lines and contemporary lighting that create a bright, inviting atmosphere.

On the main level, the living room offers generous space for multiple seating arrangements and transitions smoothly into the dining area and private outdoor area with herb garden and low-maintenance astroturf. The kitchen is both stylish and practical, featuring white shaker cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a large sink-side window that keeps the space airy while you cook or prep.

Upstairs, the primary suite offers large windows and a serene palette. A double-sink vanity, walk-in shower, and wood cabinetry bring texture and depth to the en suite bathroom. The secondary bedrooms are well-sized and flexible, and the third-floor loft expands your options with room for an office, gym, and/or media space.

Just outside the front door is a garden courtyard, a unique Mueller opportunity for easy living. Expand your living space outside with your community and enjoy immediate access to larger green space than could exist in any one backyard. The Mueller community elevates daily life. Two pools, a splash pad, dog park, hike-and-bike trails, volleyball courts, and a community garden are all part of the lifestyle. New parks with a basketball court, track, and playing fields. Enjoy weekends at the farmers market, catch a movie at Alamo Drafthouse, or explore Thinkery with the kids. Dining favorites like Chuy’s and L’Oca d’Oro are nearby, and downtown, UT, and the Domain are all within easy reach.

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.