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The sign at the entrance to Steiner Ranch from RR 620.Steiner Ranch Austin ♦ Location ♦ Steiner Ranch Map

  • Zip Code: Austin, TX 78732
  • MLS Area: RN (River North)
  • The Steiner Ranch subdivision is located just east of the intersection of RR 620 and RM 2222. Steiner Ranch has two entrances from RR 620: Quinlan Park Road and Steiner Ranch Blvd. Quinlan Park Road meanders through the beautiful, rolling hills of Steiner Park all the way down to Lake Austin. Lake Austin wraps around the western half of Steiner Ranch. Lake Travis and Mansfield Dam are just a few minutes away. At the Steiner Ranch Welcome Center (just past the entrance on Quinlan Park Road), you can get information on and a good introduction to the Steiner Ranch development. Steiner Ranch is a neighbor to Austin's River Place subdivision.
  • Use the following interactive Steiner Ranch subdivision map to explore Steiner Ranch and the Austin Hill Country real estate around it.

 

Steiner Ranch Austin ♦ Real Estate Market Report ♦ 2007-2009

The table that follows will give you an idea of the value and sizes of homes in Steiner Ranch, and of the real estate market in Steiner Ranch. Home sales in 2009 nearly matched the total in 2008. Home prices vary widely in Steiner Ranch.

STEINER RANCH AUSTIN ♦ Real Estate Market Data ♦ 2007-2009

Year

# of Homes Sold

Median Sales Price

Avg. Sales Price

Sales Price Range

Avg. Days on Mkt.

Age of Homes Sold

Sq. Ft. of Homes Sold

2007

308

$384,748

$436,887

$225,900-$1,558,992

73

1988 to 2008

1,669 to 5,524

2008

270

$365,708

$428,580

$214,977-$3,200,000

86

1989 to 2008

1,601 to 7,580

2009241$359,000$419,139$205,000-$2,337,500981988 to 20091,723 to 6,466

Steiner Ranch real estate market data from Austin Board of Realtors, 1/1/07 - 12/31/09.

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Steiner Ranch Austin ♦ Neighborhood Features

Steiner Ranch is a very nice, largely upscale neighborhood in the Hill Country west of Austin. The original development of this beautiful 4,600 acres of Hill Country real estate began in 1988. Building of new homes is continuing by several builders at the end of 2008. Steiner Ranch is referred to by developer Taylor Woodrow (now Taylor Morrison) as “The Land between the Lakes,” i.e., Lake Travis and Lake Austin. It is a great master-planned community which has become home to many families.

The University of Texas Golf Club

One of the primary amenities of the Steiner Ranch neighborhood is the University of Texas Golf Club, nestled near the center of the subdivision at 2200 University Club Drive. Members of this private club enjoy a newish 16,000 sq. ft. clubhouse in addition to the 7,412-yard, par 71 championship golf course (the official home of The University of Texas Golf Team). The club features challenging holes in the Hill Country, and lovely Lake Austin, Hill Country and community views. You can even live in this gated section of Steiner Ranch, one of seven gated areas in Steiner Ranch!

Other Steiner Ranch neighborhood amenities …

  • Three community parks with pools, children’s play areas, tennis and basketball courts and more.
  • 18 miles of nature trails that enable Steiner Park residents to discover the canyons and rolling landscape of the community.
  • 800+ acres of preserved green areas that make the neighborhood beautiful.
  • A private club situated on the shores of Lake Austin. This area includes 11 boat docks in addition to other play and picnic features for family enjoyment.
  • Access to all things Hill Country and Austin via RR 620, RR 2222 (just 14 miles to Downtown Austin), and US 183. The neighborhood is also close to plenty of shopping, including Lakeline Mall at RR 620 and US 183, and the Hill Country Galleria in the Village of Bee Cave. Steiner Ranch is also just a short drive from the boating and fishing opportunities on Lake Travis, and a number of other golf courses in the area.
  • Convenient to major employers like 3M, Freescale, National Instruments, Dell, IBM, the Leander Independent School District and Lakeline Mall.
  • Access to Lake Austin through Mary Quinlan Park. Located at the western end of Quinlan Park Road, this 5.8 acre park has 200 feet of public access to Lake Austin, including the only public boat ramp for several miles. Park facilities include a picnic area with BBQ grills, public restrooms and basketball courts. Visitors to this no-fee Travis County park may enjoy activities like bird watching, boating, fishing, nature study, and observing local wildlife. Residents can also access another 5-acre Travis County park (Selma Hughes Park) with 400 feet of Lake Austin frontage via Quinlan Park Road.

Home Choices ♦ Steiner Ranch

  • Buyers in Steiner Ranch can choose from a wide range of home sizes and home prices, making it accessible to a wide range of families. Homes in Steiner Ranch begin at around 1,700 sq. ft. and stretch to over 7,500 sq. ft. Depending on your budget and what you are looking for in a home, you can find homes with Hill Country, golf course, and Lake Austin views. You can even find Lake Austin waterfront homesites and homes. The prices of homes sold in Steiner Ranch in 2008 stretched from around $214,000 to $3.2 million.
  • Unlike many new home communities, those looking for a new construction home in Steiner Ranch have more than ten builders from which they can choose. These homes include models by David Weekley, Drees Custom, Mercedes, Meritage, Monterey, Taylor Morrison, Partners in Building, Plantation and Highland Homes, and custom homes by Echelon, Affinity and Rollo Homes. New home prices start at around $300K and go upward from there.

Steiner Ranch ♦ HOA and Taxes

  • Membership in the Steiner Ranch Homeowners Association (HOA) is mandatory. The current HOA fee (12/08) is $530/year. These fees cover common expenses of the association, including administration and the maintenance and operation of Steiner Ranch. There are additional assessments for the gated sections of Steiner Ranch, plus $140/year for trash and recycling services. The HOA employs a full-time activity director who plans children’s and adult events for Steiner Ranch families.
  • 2008 tax rates in Steiner Ranch totaled $2.6926 per $100 of property value. Taxing authorities include Travis County, Leander ISD, WCID #17, the Travis County hospital and emergency service districts and the Austin Community College District. It is wise to confirm the taxes to be paid before purchasing a home.  

Video Tour ♦ Steiner Ranch Subdivision Austin

This movie is intended to give you an introduction to Steiner Ranch: its homes, neighborhood features, golf course and beauty. Click the video image to begin. Enjoy!

Steiner Ranch Austin ♦ Public School for Neighborhood Students

The Steiner Ranch subdivision is located within the boundaries of the Leander Independent School District, making the neighborhood a top choice for homeowners.

  • Elementary Schools:

    • Steiner Ranch (grades pre-K through 5 • 4001 Quinlan Park Rd., Austin, TX 78732, located in the Steiner Ranch neighborhood • 512.434.7100).

    • Laura Welch Bush (grades pre-K through 5 12600 Country Trails Lane, Austin, TX 78732, located within Steiner Ranch ♦ 512.435.4750)

  • Middle School: Canyon Ridge (grades 6-8 ♦ 12601 Country Trails Lane, Austin, TX 78732, located in the neighborhood ♦ 512.434.7550)

  • High School: Cedar Park (grades 9-12 ♦ 2150 Cypress Creek Rd., Cedar Park, TX 78613 ♦ 512.435.8300)

  • LISD plans to build a new high school (Vandegrift High School), scheduled to open in the Fall of 2010. Four Points Middle School, located adjacent to Vandegrift High School, will open its doors to 6th - 8th graders in the Fall of 2010.

Parents and prospective residents of Steiner Ranch should check with the Leander ISD (link above) to verify current school assignments. School boundaries are sometimes redrawn, and new schools are built.

 

Homes for Sale ♦ Steiner Ranch ♦ Austin Hill Country

The home search that follows will allow you to browse current MLS listings of homes for sale in the Steiner Ranch Austin neighborhood. If you find a home that interests you, want more information about Steiner Ranch homes, or want to visit homes in Steiner Ranch, please give me a call at 512.913.1557. I would like to be your Steiner Ranch Realtor®.

 

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