South Austin Homes Located minutes from Downtown Austin, Arbor Ridge offers a fantastic new home option for first time home buyers Austin and those looking for a low maintenance lifestyle. Featuring modern, uniquely Austin designs with handsome stone, brick, and stucco exteriors, these new homes include a number of amenities, including spacious floorplans, certified green building materials and maintenance free living at a remarkable value. These beautiful new South Austin homes are located in the heart of one of the most sought after locations in the city and just minutes from major shopping hot spots like Barton Creek Mall and South Congress and offers easy access to all of the great dining and nightlife in Downtown Austin. Arbor Ridge homes showcase a variety of features such as porches, lofts, eat-in kitchens and garages. Plus, our professionally landscaped grounds are fully maintained, giving you a low-maintenance lifestyle and plenty of time to enjoy your new home.