11617 Red Oak Valley Ln, Austin, TX 78732

Set within the coveted guard-gated University Club community of Steiner Ranch, this exceptional home combines privacy, timeless elegance, and thoughtful modern updates. Ideally positioned on a quiet cul-de-sac and backing to green space, the property captures panoramic views from both the upper and lower covered terraces.

A private courtyard welcomes you into a light-filled interior featuring soaring beamed ceilings, an open-concept living space, and a striking stone fireplace that anchors the main living area. The flexible floor plan offers a main-level primary suite and office, an upstairs bedroom with a generous flex space and/or 3rd bedroom with no closet, and a beautifully appointed one-bedroom, one-bath detached casita accessed through the courtyard -- ideal for guests, a home office, or a private retreat.

More than $100,000 in thoughtful improvements elevate the home throughout. Updates include all three HVAC systems, hardwood-style flooring in primary suite and casita, a renovated laundry/pantry and powder room, and a beautifully redesigned kitchen featuring custom cabinetry, glass backsplash, and JennAir appliances.

The primary suite has been transformed with a reimagined bath featuring a redesigned shower, custom cabinetry, gorgeous tile flooring, a RH Oversized Bristol vanity mirror, and a Mirabelle Hibiscus soaking tub. The primary closets were redesigned by Closet Factory.

Outside, new fencing and a lush Zoysia lawn create an inviting private setting, while the expansive covered terraces provide the perfect vantage point for enjoying the surrounding green space and sweeping views.

With its exceptional indoor/outdoor living, versatile floor plan, detached casita, extensive updates, and serene setting, this is a rare opportunity to enjoy refined living in one of Austin’s premier gated golf communities. UT Golf Club Membership is NOT Included

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.