12721 Oxen Way, Austin, TX 78732

Located in Steiner Ranch, 12721 Oxen Way is within walking distance of John Simpson Community Center, which features a pool, splash pad, tennis courts, sand volleyball court, playground, and trailhead access to hike and bike trails. This home features a backyard great for relaxing and entertaining, complete with a covered patio and pergola. The home backs to a greenbelt for added privacy and nature views. The kitchen has Shaker-style cabinets, granite counters, breakfast bar, tile backsplash, walk-in pantry, and a pendant-cluster ceiling light. Stainless steel appliances include oven, cooktop, microwave, dishwasher, and vent hood. The spacious family room has a large, arched window that overlooks the back yard, alongside a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace with gas logs. The family room is fairly long and could be segmented into separate flexible spaces. The master bedroom has a walk-in closet, windows with blinds and curtains, and a ceiling fan. Additionally, a unique flexible space within the bedroom can be accessed through French doors. This flexible space includes a built-in desk, cabinets, ceiling fan, and a window with curtains & blinds. This room makes a great office, craft room, nursery, or exercise room. The master bathroom has separate updated vanities, updated shower with tile surround, garden tub, a water closet, and a linen closet. The second bedroom has a ceiling fan and a walk-in closet. The third bedroom has a ceiling fan and two standard closets. The second bathroom has an updated two-sink vanity, shiplap accent wall, and standard tub/shower with subway tile surround. There is tile flooring throughout the entire home and almost every window was replaced in 2021. In addition to the adjacent greenbelt, this property has plenty of trees for added privacy and shade during hot Texas summers. Steiner Ranch offers access to Lake Austin, has three community centers, and a dog park.

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.