12529 Central Park Dr, Austin, TX 78732

The seller is offering the buyer a concession of up to $19,050. Backing to a beautiful greenbelt, 12529 Central Park offers the convenience of being within walking distance of Laura Welch Bush Elementary and Canyon Ridge Middle Schools. This home has the added appeal of walking proximity to Towne Square Community Center with a pool, kids pool, tennis courts, a basketball court, pavilion, sports field, playground, and a dog park (Steiner Ranch offers two other community centers, access to Lake Austin, and more than 20 miles of hike & bike trails). The main living area of the home is very open as the kitchen, breakfast area, family room, and a flex room are all together. The island kitchen has granite counters, painted cabinets, subway tile backsplash, a breakfast bar, pantry & more. The family room has a gas log fireplace and has built-in speakers. The flexible space is great for a sitting area, office, play are, or anything you can conjure up. The master bedroom overlooks the back yard and greenbelt, has two-inch blinds, a ceiling fan, and a walk-in closet. The master bath has a double-sink vanity, separate shower, and garden tub. A second bedroom and full bath are also located on the first floor. The spacious second-floor game room features a window bench, three windows that look out to the greenbelt, and a ceiling fan. The mounted TV is included along with the entertainment center. Next to the game room is a raised six-foot circular alcove that could be used for a reading nook, game area, or lounge space. The upstairs bedrooms include ceilings fans and two-inch blinds. There is also a full bath upstairs. The laundry room features several cabinets and a counter for folding clothes. The back yard has a large patio, wood fence, and, of course, backs to the greenbelt.

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.