2009 Rio Mesa Dr, Austin, TX 78732

Beautifully appointed and impeccably well maintained traditional home in the highly sought after Steiner Ranch neighborhood situated in the foothills of the Texas Hill Country with easy access to Lake Travis, the University of Texas Golf Club, parks, trails, retail, and restaurants. A welcoming front porch, vaulted ceilings, a sweeping staircase, designated dining room, recently renovated open kitchen, breakfast area, comfortable family room, gracious primary bedroom with en suite bathroom, office/5th bedroom, and three spacious bedrooms upstairs plus multi-purpose game room with attached gym and a three car garage are some of the elements of this well designed home. The beautifully landscaped backyard features saltwater pool and spa and large wrap around patio, playscape, and great seating areas. The property is located on a corner lot and is surrounded by oak trees. Recent improvements include a remodeled kitchen (2020), new fence (2021), new carpet (2020 and 2022), and roof replacement (2015). Additional features: 37 solar panels on the roof, windows treated with energy saving UT protective film, Lutron Smart lighting system, tankless water heaters, and more. See MLS attachment for full list. **Owners will need occupancy until mid to late April.**

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.