4208 Taniguchi St, Austin, TX 78723

Over $44,000 in custom upgrades define this two-story Mueller townhome, where 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and an effortless walkable lifestyle meet the best of central Austin living. From the covered front porch, step inside a main level where open-concept living, kitchen, and dining flow beneath impressive high ceilings. A wall of windows floods the spacious living room with natural light. The kitchen features custom two-toned cabinetry extended to the ceiling, quartz countertops, a center island with a breakfast bar, and high-end stainless appliances. Out back, a private patio connects directly to the two-car garage with rear alley access. Upstairs, a flexible central loft space adapts effortlessly as an office, home gym, or secondary lounge area. The private primary suite features high ceilings, a expansive wall of windows with room for a king-sized bedroom set, and an ensuite bath complete with dual vanities and a walk-in glass-enclosed shower. Two additional light-filled bedrooms and a full bath complete the second floor. Integrated smart home tech runs throughout, including Lutron Caséta smart lighting, motorized shades, UniFi security cameras, and a custom garage epoxy floor. Positioned in the heart of Mueller in 78723, daily life here revolves around walkable neighborhood favorites. Stroll down Berkman Drive or Manor Road to local dining spots, head over to the Mueller Farmers Market at the Mary Elizabeth Branch Park pavilion on Sundays, or take a short walk to John Gaines Park and Pool. With quick access to Airport Boulevard and Interstate 35, commuting to Downtown Austin or Austin-Bergstrom International Airport takes roughly 10 to 15 minutes, putting the rest of the city 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.