700 Santaluz Path, Austin, TX 78732

Welcome to your private hill country retreat in the exclusive gated enclave of Santaluz, in Steiner Ranch. This immaculately maintained 4-bedroom, 4.5 bathroom home sits on a rare half-acre lot, offering unmatched privacy, panoramic views, and refined living in one of Austin’s most desirable communities. Designed with both elegance and functionality in mind, the thoughtful floor plan features a main-level owner’s suite with spa-like bath and serene canyon views, plus a private guest suite—perfect for multigenerational living or visiting friends. A dedicated home office offers a quiet space to work or learn from home. Upstairs, you'll find a spacious game room, ideal for movie nights or playtime, along with multiple closets and walk-in attic space for ample storage. Enjoy sunrise coffee or sunset wine from two south-facing balconies, or take the entertaining outside with a built-in outdoor BBQ and expanded deck off the main level. The large, usable backyard is an oasis, complete with a resort-style pool and spa (built 2018), all surrounded by mature trees and lush landscaping. Other upgrades include a new roof (2017), new upstairs HVAC (2023), and a three-car garage offering plenty of space for vehicles, storage, or hobbies. Residents of Steiner Ranch enjoy access to top-rated Leander ISD schools, three resort-style community centers, tennis courts, miles of hike and bike trails, and private Lake Austin access with boat ramp. Santaluz stands out as one of the most coveted sections, known for its gated privacy, estate-sized lots, and elevated Hill Country views. This is your rare opportunity to own a move-in ready, luxurious family home that combines upscale comfort with everyday livability—right in the heart of 78732. **See Tour for More Photos, Video & 3D Walkthrough**

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.