11912 Granite Bay Pl, Austin, TX 78732

11912 Granite Bay is an open, spread out floor plan within the gated University of Texas Golf Club neighborhood in Steiner Ranch. The corner lot provides plenty of space for not only a pool, but also to play. The island kitchen features a breakfast bar, marble countertops, and a five-burner gas cooktop. The breakfast area has two sets of French doors that open to the courtyard. The open and spacious family room features a high ceiling with wood beams, two French doors leading to the back yard and pool, and a fireplace with gas logs. The master bedroom features hardwood flooring, a raised ceiling, big windows overlooking the back yard & pool, and a walk-in closet with extra storage. The master bath has two vanity sinks, a separate shower with a bench & tile surround, a whirlpool tub, painted cabinets, a water closet, and tile flooring. The office features hardwood flooring a coffered ceiling and French doors leading to the courtyard. Across the courtyard is the casita which has one bedroom and one full bath. It makes a great office for those who work from home. The main focal point is a large, arched window with plantation shutters flanked by lighted niches. It has vinyl plank flooring, a closet, a ceiling fan, and beverage fridge. Upstairs in the main house is the third bedroom with several windows and plantation shutters. The fourth bedroom is actually a media room, but most use it as a bedroom. However, it is wired for sound. There are French doors leading to a second floor covered patio that that overlooks the back yard, pool, and greenbelt. The back yard creates an inviting atmosphere with a pool and decking, covered patio, spacious side yard, wrought iron fencing, and an outdoor kitchen equipped with a gas grill and beverage fridge. The pool is not only heated, but also cooled so it isn't like bath water on a hot summer day. Highly rated schools and plenty of neighborhood amenities! The seller is offering a buyer concession of up to $31,500.

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.