Mueller - From Airport to True Austin Community
I was getting ready for the holidays when I got a call from clients interested in a house at the new Mueller development. I’ll admit that although it is a quick bike ride away from my home, I had yet to visit the new residential section. As a native Austinite, Mueller is still synonymous with Austin’s crammed old airport in my mind, but I had already enjoyed the benefits of having the shopping conveniences of Best Buy, Shoe Pavillion, and the future PetsMart in Central Austin.
Before meeting with my clients, I took myself on a drive-by tour of the homes going up on the meandering streets of Mueller. To my surprise, I was delightfully surprised by the look and feel of the neighborhood! It wasn’t at all what I have come to expect from the big cookie cutter builders who are typically limited to bulk-land tracts on the edges of Austin’s suburbs. I’ve toured these builders’ homes before, but at Mueller, expect something wonderfully creative. It’s as if the volume builders have found an outlet for their creativity at last!
But my experience didn’t stop there, and yours shouldn’t either. Along with my clients and a representative from Standard Pacific Homes, we toured a beautifully decorated model home. The furnishings and colors were fresh yet simple and elegant with a throw-back feel with the understated retro-styling that I love. If you know me, you know I love the simplicity and quality of the Craftsman and Arts & Crafts period. It’s no surprise that I call Hyde Park home. What I loved about Mueller was how they blended classic features that have stood the test of time with the contemporary, urban feel that is heading Austin’s newest projects. Options available on these homes make them feel custom, yet they are built with the efficiency of large companies. These are all things I never expected from tract builders!
As a builder, developer, and concerned Austinite, I am very pleased with the product of all of the hard work put into Mueller. Everything I have seen is a very well-planned urban community with options for everyone as well as plenty of shopping, open spaces, and community centers. Best of all, my clients are pleased and excited as their new home takes shape with views of Mueller’s hike & bike trail and the frost bank tower from their second-story windows.
I recommend you take a look; you might be pleasantly surprised yourself! The website for Mueller is http://www.rmma.net/. And don’t forget how many pockets of east Austin are booming these days. If you would like any additional information about anything here or on Austin’s Real Estate Market in general, feel free to email me at ariakristen@gmail.com.
Expect the best you’ve seen from these builders:
- David Weekly
- Meritage Homes
- The Muskin Company
- Saldana Homes
- Standard Pacific Homes
- Streetman Homes
Mueller’s plan includes:
- Open Space
- Streets & Transit
- Green Urbanism
- Residential Homes, Townhomes, & Apartments
- Commercial
- Retail
- Open Spaces
Aria Schoenfelt McIntosh
BridgeOne Properties & Corias Homes, Inc.
ariaschoenfelt.com
ariakristen@gmail.com
(512) 771-1776
$2,850,000
Hill Country Views
Panoramic View
3 1.71+/- ac. private Lake Austin waterfront lots (PENDING TAKING BACKUPS)
1.0+/- acre lot; gated Barton Creek community (SOLD)
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As a future resident of the Mueller community, one of the best surprises so far is that before any of us have moved in, we’re already meeting and greeting. Not only are we getting fantastic houses in a well thought out plan, but fantastic neighbors as well. Viva Mueller. A good resource is http://www.muellercommunity.com for info.
Well not everyone is excited about the Mueller development. Check out this post: http://www.austin.craigslist.org/rfs/548849007.html
I still think the pricing levels are higher then they should be for this area. I’m wondering how fast to new homes are being sold. #’s of solds so far. Are home buyers flocking to it and buying?
Terrill Fischer, REALTOR
Prudential Texas Realty
Actually, I have found that the prices as Mueller are consistent with prices in neighboring areas. The “Manor District” also has new homes in the 400’s with lot prices currently around $200,000. The homes at Mueller are beautiful and spacious with designs my James LaRue, an award-winning architect most known for his large homes in west Austin including many showcase homes.
Homes in Mueller are selling and the big marketing effort is set to begin in April. There are budget homes planned as well with homes starting in the 210’s, town homes, and apartments.
After living and working in central Austin for my entire career, I am pleased with the planning for Mueller. Naturally, there are those who would rather see old Austin neighborhoods stay old, but with Austin’s booming economy and enormous growth, it is highly unlikely to happen.
Take Hyde Park as an example. In the 80’s not much was said about Hyde Park other than it was a run-down old neighborhood. Now it is a bustling neighborhood full of charm with new and old homes. There is still crime in this urban area, but all and all, Austinites love Hyde Park.
I for one am very pleased with the progress in urban Austin!
Aria Schoenfelt McIntosh
http://www.liveaustinrealestate.com