Melissa Van Leeuwen, Realtor, Avalar Austin Real Estate, 512-230-4419

Melissa Van Leeuwen, Realtor, Avalar Austin Real Estate, 512-230-4419 Helping buyers/sellers in the Austin market with their real estate needs.

Whether buying or selling a home, Melissa is ready to assist you, and is committed to exceeding your expectations with a high degree of professionalism. She brings a unique, fresh perspective to the real estate industry that has been shaped by her corporate experience, her multi-cultural background, and her first-hand knowledge of what it takes to buy or sell a home.

09/16/2026

Summer Vista living in Steiner Ranch. Thoughtful updates inside, resort-style pool/spa for year-round enjoyment (has a heater & a chiller), and recent systems upgrades (roof, HVAC). Listed at $995,000.

09/16/2026

Got plans this Sunday? Come tour this thoughtfully updated Steiner Ranch home, where tasteful finishes are complemented by newer major systems - including the roof, HVAC units and one water heater. The backyard showstopper is the 2024 resort-style pool and hot tub, featuring both a heater and chiller for year-round enjoyment!

09/11/2026

So excited to share my newest listing with you! Located at 12905 Little Dipper Path in Steiner Ranch, you’ll feel at home when you walk through the front door. Thoughtfully updated, flexible floor plan, and pool/spa you can enjoy year round thanks to the heater AND chiller! Come see it this weekend - I’m hosting open houses on Saturday (12-2pm) and Sunday (2-4 pm) so come check it out!



09/03/2026

August delivered encouraging signs for Steiner Ranch. 17 homes sold—exactly the same as last August—but median days on market dropped 23% to just 20 days. Even better, the median sold price per square foot increased 2% to $299, showing that Steiner Ranch continues to hold its value well.

The median sales price jumped 9% to $1.14M, influenced by more higher-priced closings, while the sold-to-list ratio slipped to 97.1%, giving buyers a little more negotiating leverage.

The stat that really caught my attention? 35% of homes needed at least TWO price reductions before going under contract - and some even needed five or six. Buyers are out there, but they're waiting for price and value to align. I'm seeing this firsthand in my own business, which is why listening - and responding - to the market is so important.

Financing remained the primary way to purchase, although cash represented a significant 41% of August closings.

My biggest takeaway? Steiner Ranch continues to hold its own, but strategy matters. Buyers have leverage, sellers need to be realistic about pricing, and when price, value and expectations align, homes are selling.

If buying or selling is in your future - even if it's months away - it's never too early to start planning. I'd love to help you develop an actionable strategy and timeline that fits your goals. Reach out via text, email or call me!

08/05/2026

July continued the momentum of our summer selling season, with 24 homes sold compared to just 10 last July - an incredible 140% increase in closed sales. Homes also sold 35% faster year-over-year, reinforcing that motivated buyers are still very much in the market.

Median sold price per square foot declined 16%, while the median sales price held at $857K, driven largely by the high number of homes sold in Steiner Ranch's sweet spot - between $600K and $1M.

One trend continues to stand out: 71% of homes that sold experienced at least one price reduction before going under contract. That's a strong reminder that buyers remain value-conscious and are rewarding homes that enter the market strategically priced. In fact, homes still averaged 98% of list price, proving that realistic pricing continues to pay off.

As we approach Labor Day, our busiest selling season will soon begin to wind down. Financing remains the primary way buyers are purchasing homes, suggesting many have adjusted to today's interest rate environment. However, the supply of inventory is starting to decline a bit, so buyers hoping to capitalize on deep discounts may find that window beginning to close.

The biggest takeaway from July? Demand remains strong - but today's buyers are more informed, more selective, and unwilling to overpay. Sellers who understand today's market and price strategically continue to achieve the strongest results.

If buying or selling is in your future, it's never too early to start planning. The best results come from having a thoughtful strategy long before you're ready to make a move. I'd love to help you create a personalized, actionable plan that aligns with your goals, timeline, and priorities.

07/30/2026

Come visit this amazing Steiner Ranch home this weekend! So many beautiful interior updates and a private backyard that’s 😍





07/23/2026

In today’s market, it’s easy to focus on trying to score a deal on a home's sales price - but a lower price doesn’t always mean a lower cost. In Steiner Ranch, updating an outdated kitchen can easily run $25,000–$75,000, before factoring in backorders, contractors, design decisions, dust, noise and weeks/months of disruption.

With 1316 Cassiopeia Way, you can skip the renovation stress. The kitchen is beautifully updated - it even includes an expanded pantry area with prep-kitchen space (a rarity in Steiner Ranch). Add the remodeled primary bath and closet, the refreshed laundry room and powder room, and updated flooring downstairs - and you truly have a move-in ready home. And that's only the interior - step outside onto an extended, covered back patio and outdoor kitchen that overlook an inviting pool and spa.

Sometimes the better deal isn’t the home with the lowest price. It’s the one where the work - and the investment - has already been made.

07/15/2026

Experience the details photos can't capture - you won't be disappointed!

07/15/2026

Experience the details that photos can't capture - you won't be disappointed!

07/14/2026

From the freestanding soaking tub and oversized shower to the marble floors and ch*****ne gold fixtures, every detail was designed to transform everyday routines into a spa-like experience.

1316 Cassiopeia Way | Steiner Ranch

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7710 North FM 620, Building 13-D
Austin, TX
78726

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