1316 Cassiopeia Way, Austin, TX 78732

A rare opportunity at an exceptional value with nearly $125K just in interior updates! Pride of ownership shines throughout this beautifully maintained original-owner home with great curb appeal and energy-efficient solar panels. On the inside, thoughtful design meets luxury finishes. You'll notice this as soon as you walk in the front door and admire the elegantly appointed dining room, custom wallpaper, and custom molding along the curved staircase. Make sure to take a peek at the fun powder room! The open floor plan provides the perfect space for entertaining as the family room, breakfast area, and kitchen flow seamlessly together. The bright, refreshed kitchen features updated quartz countertops, a classic arabesque-pattern backsplash, and stainless appliances. Complementing the kitchen is a rare expanded pantry/prep area that enhances storage and functionality. This home also offers added flexibility with a private guest bedroom downstairs with full bath - the ideal set-up for multi-gen living or as a second office. The owner’s retreat offers privacy and a spa-like bath with a luxurious soaking tub and Italian marble floors, along with a spacious closet featuring built-in cabinetry and even a dedicated vanity table and built-in laundry hamper. Upstairs, you’ll find three spacious bedrooms with walk-in closets and a media room designed for comfort and movie nights. Step outside to enjoy a true backyard oasis with an inviting pool (7 ft. max depth) and hot tub, a covered patio for entertaining or just relaxing, an outdoor grill/kitchen and peaceful views backing to lush greenspace. Located on a quiet street in the centrally located Summer Vista section of Steiner Ranch, close to top-rated schools in the Vandegrift High School feeder pattern, so many neighborhood amenities (pools, tennis/pickleball/sports courts, a dog park, a lake club), and quick access to outdoor recreation - including over 20 miles of hike/bike trails as well as Lake Austin and Lake Travis.

The entrance to 1316 Cassiopeia Way in Steiner Ranch announces itself with architectural confidence. A curved staircase framed by custom molding and adorned with a chandelier establishes the home's refined proportions before you've stepped fully inside. This 3,837-square-foot residence, built in 2008, speaks the language of enduring design - brick and stone veneer exterior paired with cathedral ceilings, crown molding, and tray details that scale across 5 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms.

The main floor unfolds as a series of interconnected entertaining spaces. The kitchen anchors the home with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances including a gas cooktop and self-cleaning oven, and an arabesque-pattern backsplash. An expanded pantry with dedicated prep area extends functionality beyond typical constraints. The open floorplan dissolves barriers between the kitchen, breakfast area, and family room - a sequence designed for both daily living and the kind of entertaining that defines a home's social character. A study on the main level provides flexibility for work or guest quarters with full bath, important for multi-generational households or those requiring separate office space.

The primary bedroom retreat claims its own floor space with direct access and privacy. The ensuite features a soaking tub set in Italian marble flooring, dual vanities, and a walk-in closet with built-in cabinetry, vanity table, and designated laundry hamper - the kind of considered storage that distinguishes thoughtful design from standard construction. Upstairs, three additional bedrooms with walk-in closets and a media room complete the residential layout.

Beyond the walls, the grounds reveal their own hierarchy. A sparkling pool with 7-foot maximum depth anchors a covered patio designed for outdoor entertaining. A hot tub, outdoor grill, and native plantings backed by protected greenbelt create a private resort setting on the home's 0.224-acre lot. Mature trees exceed 40 feet, providing established shade and scale.

At $339 per square foot, this original-owner home sits in the Leander ISD boundary, with Laura Welch Bush Elementary, Canyon Ridge Middle, and Vandegrift High serving the address. Steiner Ranch's Summer Vista section places you minutes from the neighborhood's 20 miles of hike-bike trails, lake access, and community amenities while maintaining proximity to tech corridors and downtown Austin.

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.