Steiner Ranch Homes For Sale

The homes for sale in Steiner Ranch lay on the land settled by T.C. "Buck" Steiner, who acquired a portion of present day Steiner Ranch in the early 1900s. Steiner owned a boot and saddle shop in downtown Austin, Capitol Saddlery, which he worked behind the counter until his death in 2001, at age 101. It was German immigrant John Henry Lohmann gave access to what we know today as Steiner Ranch with a road and river crossing, later dubbed Lohman's Crossing Road. As Buck's wealth grew, he acquired Steiner Ranch, among other land in and around Austin. Steiner Ranch became home to generations of Steiners. We currently identify Steiner Ranch as the area between FM 2222 and Mansfield Dam. Steiner Ranch homes for sale are nestled between two lakes and, due to the location of Steiner Ranch, the property has been appropriately titled by many Austinites as "The Land Between the Lakes."

Steiner Ranch real estate is surrounded by a vast array of amenities for those who love to lead an active lifestyle. There are about nine parks in Steiner Ranch where one can fish, barbecue, picnic, or hike. In addition, the Balcones Wildlife Refuge provides miles and miles of hiking trails. There are around 10 golf courses in Steiner Ranch, including one of the finest private golf clubs in America, The University of Texas Golf Club. This private club spans 275 acres and features a fitness facility, fun, family events, golf tournaments, and a 7,412 yard, par 71 championship-caliber golf course that overlooks Lake Austin. As you check out Steiner Ranch homes for sale, be sure to stop by one of the community centers, including the John Simpson, Towne Square, and Bella Mar Community Centers. A Steiner Ranch REALTOR can direct you to the community center nearest to your prospective home. These community centers boast an array of amenities, including pools, playgrounds, basketball courts, tennis courts, and soccer fields. The Steiner Ranch Home Owners Association hosts an array of activities within these community centers including tennis lessons, swim lessons, summer camps, socials, and concerts. On the edge of Lake Austin, Steiner Ranch Lake Club provides a boat ramp for those who like to take outings on the lake to ski, wakeboard, or simply enjoy the water.

After looking at Steiner Ranch homes for sale, Lake Austin Spa and resort can provide you a tranquil space in which you can swim, exercise, and receive spa treatments. Secluded from the city's commotion, this spa is continually ranked the top resort in the nation from magazines, newspapers, and surveys alike.

While the Steiner Ranch homes for sale sit on real estate that appeals directly to the nature-love, Steiner Ranch is also a hop, skip, and a jump away from the vivid nightlife, fine dining, and live music of the Austin metropolitan area, also known as the "Live Music Capital of the World."

Located in the acclaimed Leander Independent School District, Steiner Ranch encompasses many schools, assuring that your little piece of Steiner Ranch real estate will not be too far from your child's academic establishment. All of these schools, elementary, middle, and high schools alike, have consistently received high ratings over the years. There are also quite a few preschools in close proximity to most of the homes for sale in Stainer Ranch. If you prefer private schools for your children, School in the Hills Montessori is located in Steiner Ranch among other private institutions. Additionally, there is plenty of higher education establishments near and around Steiner Ranch including the University of Texas, St. Edwards University, Concordia University, Austin Community College, Huston-Tillotson College. Thirty minutes south of Austin, you will find Texas State University in San Marcos, while just twenty minutes north you can visit Southwestern University in Georgetown. Ask your Steiner Ranch REALTOR about schools near you.

It can take about 20 minutes to get to downtown Austin from Steiner Ranch. Be sure to ask your Steiner Ranch REALTOR how far your prospective home is from downtown Austin if proximity to the metropolitan area is a main concern. While driving downtown is certainly faster and more convenient, there is a bus route that runs from Lakeline Station, off of U.S. 183. This bus, Capital Metro's Route 122, stops at the Four Points Shopping Center, which has a grocery store, bank, pharmacy, post office, and restaurants. Route 122 also stops at the global headquarters of 3M Electro and Communication Business (ECB), just one of the many business hubs in and around Steiner Ranch. You can use the same route to shoot over to downtown Austin, if car is not your preferred mode of transportation. Downtown, you can connect to plenty of other bus routes that can get you to your final destination.

-The homes for sale in Steiner Ranch can range anywhere between the affordable mid $200's for a family home to luxurious, custom made, lakefront properties priced at around $3 million. There are plenty of builders in the area ready to make a home tailored to your specific needs.
-Crime is extremely low within Steiner Ranch.
-Steiner Ranch homes for sale gained recognition when the Austin Business Journal awarded Steiner Ranch as the "Best Master-Planned Community" in the greater Austin area for three years in a row.
-You can easily find your niche, as this community houses everyone from retirees to families.

Secluded from the chaos of the Austin metropolitan area, homes for sale in Steiner Ranch provide the perfect plot for the nature-lover and fitness enthusiast. If you enjoy water sports, hiking, or just simply the peace of the great outdoors, Steiner Ranch is truly for you.