12315 Simmental Dr, Austin, TX 78732

Welcome to 12315 Simmental Dr, a beautifully maintained 2020-built home in The Retreat at Steiner Ranch, one of the community’s newer sections. This thoughtfully designed two-story home combines flexible living spaces, solar panels for added energy efficiency, & a peaceful greenbelt setting.

Filled with natural light, the main level features soaring ceilings and an open-concept layout connecting the kitchen, dining and living areas. The spacious kitchen features a large center island, stainless steel appliances & walk-in pantry, with an easy flow to the outdoor patio overlooking the serene natural surroundings. The spacious primary suite sits on the main floor & offers peaceful greenbelt views, a bath with separate vanities, & a large walk-in closet. A versatile fifth bedroom or office is also downstairs. Plantation blinds throughout add a polished touch. Upstairs, three additional bedrooms, all with walk-in closets & a full bathroom surround a generous secondary living area, offering plenty of flexibility.

Backing directly to a natural greenbelt, enjoy added privacy, an exceptionally quiet setting & serene outdoor views. A water softener is also included. Located near the front of Steiner Ranch just off Quinlan Park Road, The Retreat offers convenient access to RM 620, nearby shopping & dining, while avoiding the longer drive into some of Steiner Ranch’s deeper sections. Residents enjoy an extensive collection of Steiner Ranch amenities, including multiple pools, tennis & pickleball courts, soccer fields, playgrounds, community centers, dog park & miles of scenic hike & bike trails. The Steiner Ranch Lake Club on Lake Austin offers a covered pavilion, barbecue grills, basketball court & lakeside access, with a public boat launch nearby.

Zoned to Vandegrift High School, this move-in-ready home offers newer construction, greenbelt privacy, paid-off solar & flexible living spaces. Life in Steiner Ranch—where trails, water & community come together.

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.