Drew Lane by Ash Creek
A boutique, low-maintenance craftsman community tucked into 78748, just off Manchaca, with high-end finishes and lock-and-leave living about 15 minutes from downtown. Here is the honest local rundown, what it costs, what you get, and exactly who it fits. 175+ closings since 2016.
- ✓ New homes from about $343,000
- ✓ All 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath, 2 to 3 stories
- ✓ HOA $100 a month, lawn care included
- ✓ About 15 minutes to downtown Austin
What is Drew Lane in South Austin?
Drew Lane is a boutique, craftsman-inspired community by Ash Creek Homes in 78748, tucked into a quiet pocket just off Manchaca in South Austin. Every home is a two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath design across two or three stories, with high-end finishes and lock-and-leave, low-maintenance living. New homes start around $343,000, and you are about 15 minutes from downtown. It is a rare find for a buyer who wants style and a great South Austin location without a big yard or a big footprint.
Come walk the model home with me and see the finishes up close:
Drew Lane at a glance
| Location | South Austin, 78748, just off Manchaca, about 15 minutes to downtown, 20 to the airport |
| New construction | From around $343,000 |
| Homes | All 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath, two or three stories, 5 floor plans |
| Builder | Ash Creek Homes (boutique, single builder) |
| HOA | $100 a month, includes full lawn care and a private dog park |
| Style | Craftsman, with two upgrade tiers (Elevated Series and Upscale Collection) |
Prices reflect recent activity and move with the market. Your final price depends on the floor plan, upgrades, and design selections. Confirm current pricing for any specific home.
The homes and the builder
Drew Lane is built by Ash Creek Homes, a smaller boutique builder. I will be straight with you, this is not a builder I have personally closed a deal with yet, so I am not going to hand you a tier rating from experience the way I can for the big production names on my builder list. What I can tell you from touring it is that the finishes are a clear step up from typical production product: on the main level you get an open-concept living and kitchen with stainless appliances, Silestone quartz countertops, and modern craftsman details, plus a covered back patio. Upstairs, both bedrooms have their own en-suite bathroom, which is genuinely useful for roommates, guests, or a work-from-home setup. Every home carries Ash Creek's signature design details and energy-efficient features, and there are two upgrade paths, the Elevated Series and the Upscale Collection, if you want to take the finishes up a notch.
Who Drew Lane is really for
This is the most important thing to understand about Drew Lane, and it is why I call it a "rare find" for the right buyer, not for everyone. Because every home is a two-bedroom across multiple stories with the yard maintained for you, it is close to perfect for:
- First-time buyers who want style and a great location over square footage.
- Downsizers who are done with a big yard and want lock-and-leave living.
- Investors who value the dual en-suite layout for roommates or rental appeal.
- Professionals and couples who want to be 15 minutes from downtown with no lawn to mow.
And here is the honest flip side: if you need three or more bedrooms, a real yard, or single-level living without stairs, this is not your community, and that is completely fine. Knowing that up front saves everyone time.
The location
The setting is a big part of the appeal. You are tucked into a quiet pocket off Manchaca but minutes from South Austin's favorites, spots like Armadillo Den and Moontower Saloon, plus nearby greenbelt trails, and you are about 15 minutes from downtown, 20 from the airport, and close to major tech employers. It is that classic South Austin balance: a calm, walkable street of your own, with the whole city right there when you want it. For the broader neighborhood picture, see my South Austin relocation guide, and for the full new-build landscape, the South Austin new construction guide.
If you want a stylish, low-maintenance home in a prime 78748 location and the two-bedroom layout fits your life, Drew Lane is genuinely hard to beat for the price. The HOA handling your lawn and a private dog park sweetens the lock-and-leave lifestyle. If you are not sure whether the footprint works for you, that is exactly the kind of thing I will talk through honestly before you fall for the finishes. Reach out or call (512) 487-9242.
Meet Brandon Holley
South Austin is home base for me, and new construction is most of what I do, with 175+ closings since 2016 across South Austin, Buda, Kyle, and Bastrop. I toured Drew Lane firsthand, and I will give you a straight read on whether the two-bedroom, low-maintenance layout actually fits your life before you commit, then stand in your corner at the model, which costs you nothing because the builder pays your agent.
