12609 Calistoga Way, Austin, TX 78732

This beautifully updated home offers the perfect blend of comfort, space, and scenic surroundings. Backing onto a private and serene greenbelt with sweeping Hill Country views, the property provides both privacy and a picturesque backdrop for everyday living. The inviting covered patio creates ideal spaces for relaxing or entertaining while enjoying the natural setting.

Inside, you’ll find high ceilings and an open-concept layout that enhances both light and flow. The spacious great room features a cozy fireplace and seamlessly connects to the open kitchen, complete with stainless steel appliances, ample counter space, and room to gather. A dedicated study offers a quiet place to work from home, while the media room and large game room provide plenty of space for entertainment and recreation.

The primary suite is a true retreat, highlighted by a beautifully updated bathroom designed with comfort and style in mind. Additional features include a private backyard, perfect for unwinding, and an oversized two-and-a-half-car garage that provides abundant storage and flexibility. All nestled into the Bella Mar enclave in beautiful Steiner Ranch. Highly acclaimed schools. Minutes to shops, restaurants, community pools, trails, Lake Travis, and so much more

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.