217 Horseback HOLW, Austin, TX 78732

In the serene expanse of the Steiner Ranch community, this home offers elegance, comfort, and a connection to the beauty of the Texas Hill Country. As you drive up to the home, you’re greeted by a spacious driveway with a basketball hoop, setting the tone for the fun that awaits. Upon entering, the foyer greets you with soaring ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors, and a grand staircase. To your left, the formal dining room is ideal for hosting, while the cozy den to the right offers a peaceful spot for unwinding. At the heart of the home is the open-concept living room, featuring a stunning fireplace and towering windows that flood the space with natural light, offering views of the surrounding landscape. The flow continues into the gourmet kitchen, where sleek countertops, an oversized island, a spacious pantry, and a breakfast nook with access to the covered patio and pool view await. The primary bedroom is a serene retreat, filled with natural light and offering expansive closets and a luxurious en-suite bathroom with two vanities. Here, a soaking tub and a seamless glass shower serve as the centerpiece, blending both elegance and functionality. Upstairs, the home continues to impress with four generously sized bedrooms, each with adjoining bathrooms and ample closet space. The media room offers the perfect setting for unforgettable movie nights, lively game nights, or binge-watching your favorite shows in comfort, while the covered balcony offers a perfect spot to unwind and take in the scenic views. Outside, the backyard oasis beckons, complete with a built-in grilling station in a Cabana and a sparkling pool & spa—promising endless days of relaxation and fun. Just a short drive to the serene waters of Lake Austin, top-rated schools like Laura Welch Bush and Vandegrift High School, and a wealth of upscale shopping, dining, and miles of scenic hiking and biking trails, this home offers an exceptional lifestyle.

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.