Steiner Ranch
The “land between the lakes”: a 4,600-acre Hill Country community between Lake Travis and Lake Austin, with top-rated Leander ISD schools, three community centers, 20 miles of trails and a private lake club.
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Where it is & what it feels like
Steiner Ranch sits in Northwest Austin's 78732 ZIP code off RM 620, between Lake Travis and Lake Austin. Its roughly 4,600 acres of rolling Hill Country hold about 4,000 homes in dozens of sections, reached by Quinlan Park Road and Steiner Ranch Boulevard.
It's built around the outdoors: three community centers with pools, courts and fields, more than 20 miles of private hike-and-bike trails, and a private Lake Club on Lake Austin with a boat launch. The University of Texas Golf Club is next door.
What you'll find here
The housing stock
Mostly single-family homes built from the late 1990s to today, from 3-bedroom homes to large Hill Country estates with lake or canyon views. There are also some townhomes and condos.
View lots, greenbelt lots and gated sections carry a premium.
Typical home
- Price range
- $500K – $3M+
- Median size
- ~3,220 sq ft
- Beds / baths
- 3–5 bd / 2–4 ba
- Built
- Late 1990s – today
- HOA
- Master ~$603 twice a year, plus some sub-HOAs
Kien's tip: Ask about wildfire risk, insurance quotes and evacuation routes, and compare view lots carefully: the same floor plan can differ by $200K depending on the view.
Market snapshot
12 months ending August 2026, 185 homes sold (Eleven Oaks Realty, from MLS data). Estimates; figures change monthly.
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Schools
Leander ISD. Steiner Ranch has three elementaries of its own.
| Level | School(s) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Steiner Ranch, Laura Welch Bush or River Ridge | All highly rated |
| Middle | Canyon Ridge Middle | Highly rated |
| High | Vandegrift High | Leander ISD |
Check the exact address with Leander ISD, TXschools.gov and GreatSchools.
What would I pay each month?
Taxes and master HOA are filled in for Steiner Ranch. Change anything.
Estimate only. Rate default reflects the ~7% national 30-yr average (Freddie Mac, Sept 2026). Tax rate is the ~1.97% 2025 rate reported for Steiner Ranch. Some sections add a sub-HOA. Homestead exemptions can lower taxes. Excludes PMI.
Lakes, trails & weekends
Neighborhood life
Outdoors
Eat & drink
Getting around
Car-dependent. RM 620 and RM 2222 are the main routes; the 620/2222 intersection is busy at rush hour.
Approximate drive times: bright bar = off-peak, faded bar = weekday rush hour.
The honest pros & cons
Why buyers love it
- Top-rated schoolsLeander ISD elementaries, Canyon Ridge and Vandegrift
- Lake lifePrivate Lake Club and two lakes nearby
- AmenitiesPools, courts, fields and 20+ miles of trails
- Hill Country viewsCanyon and lake views in many sections
What to weigh
- CommuteRM 620/2222 traffic at rush hour
- Higher pricesMedian around $824K
- Wildfire riskCheck insurance and evacuation plans
- HOA layersMaster HOA plus sub-HOAs in some sections
Common questions
How much does a home in Steiner Ranch cost?
The median was about $824K for the 12 months ending August 2026, with homes from about $500K to several million.
What schools serve Steiner Ranch?
Leander ISD: Steiner Ranch, Laura Welch Bush or River Ridge Elementary, Canyon Ridge Middle and Vandegrift High. Verify the exact address.
What are the HOA dues in Steiner Ranch?
The master association has been reported at about $603 twice a year; some sections add a sub-HOA. Confirm current dues before you offer.
How far is Steiner Ranch from downtown Austin?
About 18 miles: 30 minutes off-peak and up to 50 at rush hour, mostly because of the RM 620 and 2222 corridor.
Does Steiner Ranch have lake access?
Yes. Residents can use the private Steiner Ranch Lake Club on Lake Austin, with a boat launch and day docks.
Nearby neighborhoods
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