1501 E Lakeland Dr, Austin, TX 78732

Exceptional lake and car enthusiast's property just steps from the shores of Lake Austin! This 1896 SF single-story home built in 2020 boasts an incredibly detailed and high end finish-out along with an impressive 1128 SF heated and cooled attached garage suitable for up to 7 cars, multiple car lifts and boats including those with wake towers. The interiors of this modern gem include gorgeous polished concrete flooring, custom walnut cabinetry, steel doors, solid core doors, spray foam insulation, electric privacy shade, camera security system, Ubiquity high speed internet and Sonos throughout. A beautiful kitchen fully opens to the living area and includes a grand center island that easily seats 6, quartz countertops, stunning walnut upper and lower cabinetry, a walk-in pantry and all KitchenAid appliances that convey with the property. Composite framed Andersen 100 windows, spray foam insulation and Xeriscaped rock area w/bubble drip irrigation for plants are all items that contribute to the homes great energy efficiency. As well, the roof is a 24 gauge metal roof to aid against hail damage and comes with a 40 year warranty. The immaculate heated and cooled 40x35 garage includes a full workshop, CFM fan system, 14' plate height and 17' center ceiling height, EV charger, gym/workout room and half bathroom. No HOA, low 1.77% tax rate and access to a private and gated park/day dock/boat ramp for only a select few properties in the neighborhood! Also located very near the Mary Quinlan Park boat ramp on Lake Austin. Top rated schools include River Ridge Elem., Canyon Ridge MS & Vandergrift HS. The house is currently built as a 2/3 bedroom or 1/2 living room and 1.5 baths, however, there are several possibilities for easily adding a 3rd bed/bath en suite and extending the 1/2 bath to a full bath which the seller has architectural plans for and has already planned/plumbed for. Ask the agent for details.

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.