305 Emerald Ridge Dr, Austin, TX 78732

This stellar 4 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom, 3 car garage, two-story stone and stucco residence rests in the tranquil hill country of the lavish Master-Planned Steiner Ranch neighborhood, within walking distance of the largest community center Steiner Ranch offers - the Bella Mar. Upon entry, you are greeted with a floor-to-ceiling foyer and an elaborate wine closet! The chef's kitchen, complete with a 6-burner gas stove, 3 ovens, one of which is a built-in convection oven/ microwave combo, a prep island, a butler's pantry, and a large countertop bar, will have you dreaming up new recipes! The "sunroom", an extra living space adjacent to the kitchen, is perfectly designed to evolve with your family: from a kid's play area that can be observed from the kitchen, to a study/reading/computer room. The main living area presents an atrium-style open ceiling to the upstairs loft area for a wide-open feel and lets all the sunlight in from the wall of windows from the back of the house. The Great Room features a stunning one-and-a-half-story wood-burning limestone fireplace, perfect for family gatherings and entertaining! The upstairs holds 3 bedrooms, each with its own adjacent bathroom, a secondary loft living space, and an incredible media or bonus room, perfect for an in-home escape, as it is plumbed for a wet bar, and is fully wired for surround sound! The backyard is the cherry on top - a gorgeous, resort-style paradise! The pool comes complete with a large beach entry, shallow and deep ends, a diving board, and an oversized hot tub. The pool deck features a large stone gas fire pit and sitting area, canopied by a shaded pergola with an overhead fan, lighting, and an outdoor fridge. This is a space for all ages to enjoy! This home is fitted with 2 HVAC units to provide 3 zoned areas to keep the perfect temperature year-round, and a home security system to add to your peace of mind. Come see this piece of paradise for purchase!

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.