11708 Palisades Pkwy, Austin, TX 78732

Lake Austin views + greenbelt + pool in Steiner Ranch’s Bella Mar—this is the one buyers wait for. Located on a quiet, secluded street just minutes from Quinlan Park and 620, this beautifully remodeled home offers the ideal blend of privacy, views, and updated luxury living. Enjoy Lake Austin views from the expansive front porch, while the private backyard backs to a serene greenbelt and features a custom pool & spa.Designed for both everyday living and entertaining, the outdoor spaces are a standout—complete with a covered cabana with fireplace, built-in lighting and fan, plus a full outdoor kitchen with grill, refrigerator, and ample prep space. Inside, the home is light-filled and move-in ready with high-end finishes throughout. The main-level primary suite is a true retreat, featuring a bay window overlooking the pool, a fireplace, and a spa-inspired bath with soaking tub and steam shower with dual shower heads and floor-to-ceiling glass.The open living room showcases oversized windows and a fireplace, flowing into a chef’s kitchen equipped with Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances, striking blue granite countertops, and custom details. A formal dining room and dedicated home office complete the main level. Upstairs offers spacious secondary bedrooms, a large game room with access to a covered balcony with sweeping views, and a private media room.Major updates include new roof, HVAC systems (2023), and water heaters, offering peace of mind and long-term value. The finished garage is a rare bonus with porcelain tile flooring, workbench, upgraded lighting, and custom storage. Located in the prestigious Bella Mar section of Steiner Ranch and zoned to Leander Independent School District (River Ridge Elementary), this home delivers the full Steiner lifestyle—top-rated schools, resort-style amenities, and close proximity to Lake Austin.

Views are the defining advantage here, and 11708 Palisades Pkwy turns that advantage into daily use with Lake Austin outlooks from the front and greenbelt-facing privacy in the backyard. In Bella Mar at Steiner Ranch, this is a 3,820 square foot single-family residence on 0.2729 acres, built in 2010, with 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 1 half bath, a 3-car garage, and a current asking price of $1.30 million, or $340 per square foot. The location also carries practical weight. It sits in Leander ISD and is zoned for River Ridge Elementary, Canyon Ridge Middle, and Vandegrift High, a school path that matters in this part of Austin.

The setting reads differently than a standard suburban trade-up house because the lot works from both sides. The front porch captures the Lake Austin side of the property, while the rear opens to broad greenbelt exposure and a custom pool and spa. That combination of view, setback feel, and outdoor function is not common. Multiple outdoor living areas push the property beyond simple square footage. There is a cabana with a fireplace, fan, and built-in lighting, plus an outdoor kitchen with a grill, refrigerator, and substantial prep space. For buyers who measure value by how well a home handles weekends, guests, and long periods of outdoor use, those details matter more than generic finish language.

Inside, the floor plan supports both daily living and separation of space. The primary suite is on the main level and positioned toward the pool, with a bay window, its own fireplace, a soaking tub, and a steam shower with double showerheads and floor-to-ceiling glass. The main living area is defined by oversized windows and another fireplace, which keeps the focus on light and outlook rather than just room count. The kitchen is equipped with Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances, imported azure blue granite counters, and a custom sink. A formal dining room and dedicated office complete the first floor. Upstairs, the layout adds flexibility with secondary bedrooms, a game room opening to a covered balcony, and a separate theater room.

With 57 days on market, this property sits in a segment where buyers tend to evaluate more than finish level. They look at privacy, school path, outdoor infrastructure, garage utility, and whether the home offers a setting that will stay hard to replicate over time. 11708 Palisades Pkwy has that positioning, and that is what gives it long-term leverage within Steiner Ranch.

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.