2608 Shire Ridge Dr, Austin, TX 78732

This gorgeous home sits on a huge, 1/3 acre lot featuring tons of amenities! The spacious and thoughtful floor plan provide ample room for entertaining or simply relaxing. With views to the backyard and full of natural light, the living room opens to the large kitchen, breakfast area and bonus nook. The kitchen features a stainless appliances including gas range, oven, microwave & provides tons of cabinet/counter space. Main bedroom is located on the first level w/ensuite bath that includes garden tub and separate walk-in shower. All secondary beds are up and located off the large second story living area/flex space. Upon entering the backyard, you'll find an oasis of shade trees that includes a pergola covered hot tub, an outdoor kitchen area complete with grill, beverage cooler, and bar that all sit on a beautiful stone patio. Additionally there is a cozy, screened-in porch and still tons of yard to play! On top of all of this, Steiner Ranch amenities are seemingly endless with community centers, multiple pools and splash pad, 20 miles of hiking/biking trails, tennis/basketball courts, community events, boat ramp and lake access. Don't miss this gem before it's gone!

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.