4907 Watusi Bnd, Austin, TX 78732

Beautiful 2021 custom home in The Retreat at Steiner Ranch, set on more than half an acre and backing to peaceful preserve land. Thoughtfully designed with elevated finishes, abundant natural light and more than $20K in seller upgrades, this home offers a rare combination of newer construction, privacy and the Steiner Ranch lifestyle. The heart of the home is the stunning gourmet kitchen with upgraded cabinetry, pot drawers, designer finishes, custom range hood and an oversized island that opens to the dining area and dramatic living room with cathedral ceilings and vaulted beams. Large windows and doors connect the living spaces to the covered back porch and expansive backyard, making the home equally comfortable for everyday living and entertaining. A flexible downstairs 4th bedroom or office features custom white oak cabinetry and a built-in fold-down desk, with a full bath nearby for guests or multigenerational living. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite, two secondary bedrooms, additional office and laundry room with sink create an easy everyday layout. Additional features include custom wrought iron living room shelving, Sonos speakers throughout the main living areas, back porch and primary bedroom, an outdoor BBQ gas stub and extended garage. Enjoy a peaceful preserve-backed setting on a friendly street, plus highly regarded Steiner Ranch schools, miles of trails, multiple pools, parks, playgrounds, tennis and sport courts, community events and Lake Travis nearby. A special opportunity to own a newer custom home on .566 acre in one of Austin's most loved communities.

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.