Nestled by Lake Austin near Lake Travis, Steiner Ranch is a 4,600 acre master planned community in west Austin. Best known for endless amenities, family friendly atmosphere, and social committee, Steiner Ranch has its own Private Lake Club on Lake Austin, three community centers, three pools, countless nature trails, basketball and tennis courts, and picnic areas. About 20 minutes from downtown Austin and a stones throw from Lake Travis and Lake Austin, living in Steiner Ranch is paradise in Texas.

Spread across such a significant area, many times larger than what most consider downtown Austin, Steiner Ranch is divided smaller community neighborhoods. Often where only one or a few builders have built; more often, the subdivisions are little more than smaller communities where residents find homes of similar size and price.

Dining at Steiner Ranch

Overlooking Lake Travis in the distance, Steiner Ranch Steakhouse is one of the most popular stops in all of Austin when you are looking for an exceptional mean, great views, live music, and the hottest crowd in the hills. Drawn to that view? Head to The Oasis on Lake Travis, sunset capital of Texas and now home to the very comfortable Uncle Billy’s and trendy Soleil. For sushi, try Cho Sushi Japanese Fusion which always gets great reviews while next door’s Suelo Nuevo offers TexMex and, for families, the most brilliant use of outdoor space. Fion Wine Pub and Lakeside Pizza round out your closest destinations and result of a mix of everything your palate can imagine.

Early riser? The Donut Hole is conveniently located in The Shops at Steiner while Cups and Cones keeps the whole of Steiner from rioting with caffeine, breakfast Tacos, and Blue Bell.

Living at Steiner Ranch

I mean really living! In 2011, John Burns Real Estate Consulting featured Steiner Ranch within the 50 Top-Selling U.S. Master Planned Communities and the demand is for good reason, the draw to Steiner (other than the world class schools) are the exceptional amenities.

“Steiner Ranch is like living at a resort”

With three community centers, Steiner residents have pools, tennis and basketball courts, picnic areas, playscapes, popular fields, and miles of hiking trails. There are organized sports for kids and adults alike and athletic and cultural classes through the community centers and businesses. Perhaps though, the greatest draw, is the private, boat launch and park on the shore of Lake Austin; providing access to either lake in only minutes.

Steiner Schools

Kids in Steiner Ranch spend their time with the acclaimed Leader ISD with the following schools:

Elementary Schools Near Steiner Ranch

• Steiner Ranch Elementary School – Exemplary
• Laura Welch Bush Elementary School – Exemplary
• River Ridge Elementary School – Exemplary

Middle Schools Near Steiner Ranch

• Canyon Ridge Middle School – Exemplary

High Schools Near Steiner Ranch

• Vandegrift High School – Exemplary
• Cedar Park High School – Recognized

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