12402 Simmental Dr, Austin, TX 78732

This beautiful house is in the Austin's very popular Steiner Ranch area. Close to Lake Travis. Great Leander ISD schools. Lennar Mesa floor plan. The modern kitchen offers popular features like high-end appliances. It blends seamlessly with the dining room in an ideal set-up for entertaining and simplified meals. The sun-drenched dining room is a comfortable place for meals of any kind, situated conveniently among the open floorplan. Located at the back of the home, the Great Room is a spacious retreat that is ideal for family gatherings and entertaining guests. An open concept design promotes effortless flow between the Great Room, dining room and kitchen. The first-level owner’s suite is a private sanctuary, complete with a spa-inspired bathroom and a generous walk-in closet. A bay window lets in lots of natural light. The en-suite bathroom features a glass-enclosed shower with a convenient sink. Dual sinks and a full-width vanity mirror allow for a streamlined morning routine. High-low shelving in the walk-in closet helps maximize wardrobe storage space. A covered patio offers a versatile space that can be used for outdoor meals, entertaining guests or relaxing with a good book on a sunny afternoon. The secondary bedroom is located directly off the foyer, making it ideal for overnight guests or a home office. Upstairs a centrally-located bonus room provides more shared living space to be used for casual living, a game room or media zone. Any of the secondary bedrooms could easily be transformed to suit the needs of the household, shown here as a workspace. With five bedrooms in total, this home is perfect for big families or households that need extra space. Three bedrooms are found upstairs, offering privacy away from the communal spaces on the first level. A convenient tech space is located directly off the bonus room, offering additional living space that the whole family can enjoy. Property is back to greenbelt. Also for lease MLS# 2488140.

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.