12920 Zen Gardens Way, Austin, TX 78732

A Chef & Entertainer’s lifestyle home in an exclusively gated neighborhood, on .84-acres. Bathed in natural light, 12’ ceilings, 6 spacious beds, 6.5 baths, dedicated office & slate tile roof. The heart of the home is the Gourmet Kitchen, ideal for daily living & grand entertaining. A 10’X6’ granite-topped island w/vegetable sink, walk-in pantry w/granite topped cabinetry, floor to ceiling shelves and welcoming wrought iron door. Thermador appliances include: 3 ovens, one w/a 48" 6 top gas burner and griddle, pot filler, microwave, 2 dishwashers & built-in Thermador refrigerator/freezer. Miele coffee maker, recently replaced ice machine & wine fridge enhance the sunroom adjacent the kitchen, seamlessly flowing into a sophisticated living rm w/a raised hearth stone fireplace. Wall of windows connect the living area & kitchen to the sprawling backyard & pool. Enjoy an inviting pool and equipped BBQ island of stone w/granite counters, gas grill, under a covered patio w/stone fire place. Slide into the clear blue waters of the 41’ x 26 ’ heatable pool w/waterfalls, diving pad and bookended w/a hot tub and fire bowls. A perfectly treed backdrop in this lever back yard, space for a playscape, trampoline or sport/pickle ball court. The primary suite: windows w/wood shutters, tray ceiling w/crown molding, a lavish en-suite primary bath featuring: jetted tub, oversized walk-in shower w/multiple shower heads, Carrera Marble countertop dual vanities, & large walk-in closet. 2 staircases lead to 4 generously sized secondary beds, all w/walk-in closet, en-suite baths w/Carrera Marble countertops. Bonus 3rd living rm located btwn 2 secondary bedrooms. An expansive upper living area offers endless possibilities as a movie rm w/adjacent pool table. Custom cabinetry, audio system w/Onkyo Bluetooth control center, spray foam insulation, 3.5 car garage w/extra storage, outdoor lights, laundry rm w/ Blue Agate stone countertops, laundry sink, 2 W/D sets and built-in ironing board.

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.