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3 bed, 2 bath, 2,467 sqft on 0.56 acres in Steiner Ranch. Austin, TX 78732. Last listed at $775,000, sold December 18, 2023. Leander ISD.
About This Home
Now offering $20,000 in Seller paid closing costs toward rate buy down or other. NO HOA, NW Austin, GREAT NEW PRICE! Surrounded by natural beauty and recreational opportunities, this home is conveniently located in River Ridge, the highly desirable neighborhood at the end of Quinlan Park Road, just outside Steiner Ranch. A 1/4 mile from Lake Austin, two parks, Mary Quinlan Park/Selma Hughes Park and two public boat ramps. This split-level home, located on a double wide lot, has an upper and lower deck, which is ideal for listening to birds and watching deer. The oversized three-car garage, which has an incredible amount of attic storage, is a great place for your boat, RV or other toys. The 3 bedroom, possible 4th, 2 bath home also has an office, and an additional room that can be used as a nursery, craft room or additional office. Unique opportunity to live near the lake in a relaxed community with no HOA.Buyer to verify STR, tax rate and ETJ Status
Steiner Ranch is a 4,600-acre master-planned community in 78732, built along the bluffs above Lake Austin and Lake Travis. Median home price $800K. Leander ISD schools (Laura Bush Elementary, Canyon Ridge Middle, Vandegrift High), three resort-style community pools, 20+ miles of trails, and private Lake Austin access via the Lake Club.
Around 6,500 homes across multiple sections, built from the late 1990s through today. Housing ranges from $500K townhomes to $2M+ estates backing to the UT Golf Club (Roy Bechtol championship course, 7,412 yards). The community is fully built out in most sections, with limited new construction remaining.
Daily life revolves around being outside. Trail runners hit J Canyon and Powerline Hill loops before work. The Lake Club gives residents private boat launch access with eleven day-use docks on Lake Austin. Lake Travis is five minutes from the community entrance. Steiner Ranch Steakhouse — panoramic lake views, live music seven nights a week — is the social center.
What makes Steiner Ranch the value play for lake-adjacent living: resort-level amenities at a fraction of Lake Austin waterfront pricing, strong schools, and a community infrastructure (pools, trails, golf, lake access) that most master-planned developments can't match. The tradeoff is the 620 commute — 25-35 minutes to downtown depending on traffic.
School District: Leander ISD
View Steiner Ranch neighborhood guide- Property Type
- Residential
- Year Built
- 1984
- Lot Size
- 0.56 acres
- Price / Sq Ft
- $314
- Garage
- 3 spaces
Listing information last updated December 19, 2023.
Listed by Moreland Properties
MLS# 2498097 • Closed
IDX inquiries: Keenan Group at Compass · (512) 415-7653
Properties displayed may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS.
Highlights
Facts & Features
Interior
- Breakfast Bar
- Built-in Features
- High Ceilings
- Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Laminate Counters
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Entrance Foyer
- Interior Steps
- Kitchen Island
- Multiple Living Areas
- Open Floorplan
- Pantry
- Recessed Lighting
- Two Primary Closets
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Cooktop
- Microwave
- Electric Oven
- Trash Compactor
- Laminate
- Tile
- Heating
- Central,Electric
- Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s),Central Air
- Fireplaces
- 1
Exterior & Lot
- Balcony
- Exterior Steps
- Garden
- Rain Gutters
- Lighting
- Redwood Siding
- Stone
- Front Yard
- Gentle Sloping
- Open Lot
- Rolling Slope
- Sprinkler - Automatic
- Trees-Heavy
- Barbed Wire
- Slab
- Deck
- Front Porch
- Porch
- Roof
- Asphalt
- Lot Size
- 0.56 Acres
- Circular Driveway
- Door-Multi
- Driveway
- Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Garage Faces Front
- Off Street
- Oversized
- RV Access
- Parking
- Garage Spaces
- 3
Financial
- Original List Price
- $815,000
- Price per Sq Ft
- $314
Utilities
- Cable Connected
- Electricity Connected
- Natural Gas Not Available
- Phone Available
- Sewer Not Available
- Water Connected
- Water Source
- MUD,Private
- Sewer
- Private Sewer,Septic Tank
Transaction History
1 record on file
Every recorded listing, sale, and lease at 1022 Merlene DR, whoever represented it.
- SoldDecember 18, 2023Listed at: $815,000MLS 2498097
Prices shown are list prices. Closed sale prices are available to registered clients in accordance with ACTRIS rules.
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Price & Listing History
Listing timeline with current price, original ask, and market time.
- Current list
- $775,000
- Original list
- $815,000
- Price movement
- $40K reduction
- Listed / DOM
- May 16, 2023
Tax Record
Public record data from county appraisal records. Market value can differ from assessed value.
- Assessed Value
- $717,598
- Assessment Year
- 2025
- Year Built
- 1984
- Parcel ID
- 000000125717
| Year | Taxes | Total Assessment | Land | Additions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025-27.6% | — | $717,598 | — | — |
2024+20.4% | — | $991,660 | $420,000 | $262,170 |
2023+112.2% | — | $823,337 | $420,000 | $571,660 |
2022 | — | $387,982 | $420,000 | $403,337 |
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Zoned Schools
Vandegrift
Canyon Ridge
River Ridge
Zoned assignments come from the property school fields available to us. District context schools are shown only when an assigned tier is missing. Contact the school district directly to verify current boundaries and enrollment eligibility.
Excluded from this estimate: property taxes, home insurance, and HOA dues. Each requires verified amount, cadence or unit, source, and as-of details.
Illustrative down payment
20% ($155K)
Adjustable assumption - not a lending recommendation.
Home price
$775,000
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List price
$775,000
Price per sqft
$314/sqft
Vs. Neighborhood guide reference price
-7.2%
$835K · Steiner Ranch neighborhood guide · reference price
Days on market
Not available
Original to current
$40K reduction
$815K original
Active inventory context
66 listings
Price Position in Steiner Ranch
Listed 7% below the Steiner Ranch neighborhood guide reference price. Steiner Ranch neighborhood guide · reference price.
Source: MLS Grid / Unlock MLS and Keenan Group review as of Apr 25, 2026.
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