4304 Scales St, Austin, TX 78723

Mueller is all about mornings that start with a stroll to the Sunday Farmer’s Market and evenings spent host-hopping down the block, and this 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom single-story home sits right on one of the neighborhood's most standout streets. Built for people who actually like having neighbors and running errands on foot, this single-family layout packs high-end architectural details into a bright, easy-flowing footprint just a quick shot from Downtown Austin and major highways. The front foyer opens with a dedicated home office tucked to the left, keeping your workday organized before you even set foot in the main house. Further down the hall, a guest room and full bath sit next to a formal dining space that demands attention with its vaulted tongue-and-groove wood ceiling. The back half of the house opens up completely: big windows flood the main living room with natural light, centered around a corner fireplace. Right beside it, the kitchen anchors the room with a granite bartop, wood cabinetry, tile backsplash, and GE Monogram stainless steel appliances ready for casual weeknight dinners or big weekend spreads. Tucked away, the primary suite gives you a real place to reset, complete with an ensuite bath that includes seperate vanities, a soaking tub, a step-in shower, and a walk-in closet that connects straight into the laundry room for ultimate convenience. The remaining secondary bedroom is generous and close to the third full bath, while details like three-step tray ceilings, exposed wood beams, and stained doors show up throughout the house. Out back, the low-maintenance turf yard means zero time spent pushing a mower, leaving your weekends free to hang on the deck with morning coffee or evening drinks. Best of all, you are a quick walk from the Thinkery, catching a movie at Alamo Drafthouse, grabbing lunch on Aldrich St, or jumping onto the local hike-and-bike trails.

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.