12000 Portofino Dr, Austin, TX 78732

MULTIPLE OFFERS. PLEASE SUBMIT BEST AND FINAL BY MARCH 7th at 4PM. Expertly crafted by Highland Homes, this beautifully updated 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom home blends timeless design with modern luxury. Situated near the front of the neighborhood, it offers unmatched convenience—just a short distance to restaurants, shopping, local gyms, and award winning schools. Step into a grand entryway with soaring ceilings and an updated front door. The spacious living room showcases a wood beam fireplace mantel, shiplap accent wall, and backlit floating shelves, flowing seamlessly into the chef’s kitchen featuring granite counters, stainless steel appliances, a double oven, and a walk-in pantry. A secondary living space with updated French doors opens directly to the backyard with pool views. The main level includes a versatile guest bedroom/office with built-ins and a full bath. Upstairs, the expansive owner’s suite offers vaulted ceilings, a sitting area, serene greenbelt views, and a spa-like bath with double vanities, a frameless walk-in shower, and a freestanding tub. A large flex space upstairs is perfect for a media room, playroom, or office, complete with built-ins and luxury vinyl plank flooring. The recent custom addition adds a 5th bedroom, 4th full bath, and abundant storage. The private terraced backyard is an entertainer's dream, featuring a heated pool and spa (updated in 2024), a pergola with a TV and gas firepit, and extensive stonework. Wrought iron fencing frames peaceful greenbelt views. Additional highlights include a 3-car garage with custom storage, smart home features, hardwood flooring, recessed lighting, and proximity to community pools, playgrounds, and scenic hiking trails. With easy access to 620, 2222, and HWY 183, this home offers the perfect blend of size, luxury, functionality, and convenience in vibrant Steiner Ranch. A rare opportunity for discerning buyers seeking the ideal retreat for both relaxation and entertaining.

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.