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Parkview Terraces

Updated 2026-07-17 · 2,441 reviewed · 809 listed · Scored from 135 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.7(135) 60 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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What we found

Parkview Terraces is caught between two management eras. Longtime residents describe years of neglect under previous leadership: a pool that has stayed closed through summer, hallway trash accumulation, persistent ant and wasp infestations, broken gates, and billing confusion. However, recent reviews praise Sharon (new property manager as of early 2026) and staff members like Lizbeth and Kelvin for turning the community around with faster work orders, clearer communication, and visible repairs. The gap between positive recent reviews and harsh older complaints is stark, suggesting genuine operational change but incomplete resolution of systemic issues.

Many residents cite thin walls, tight parking, and uneven unit quality compared to online listings. Those staying here acknowledge the location's convenience to shopping and downtown but remain wary of whether improvements will hold.

Praised for
  • friendly, professional staff (especially new management)
  • responsive to work orders when handled by right staff
  • spacious, well-priced apartments for size
  • strategic location near shopping and downtown access
Watch-outs
  • pool chronically closed, even in summer
  • poor property upkeep (trash, grass, hallways, pest infestation)
  • communication gaps between management and residents
  • management turnover and inconsistency
  • unresponsive or dismissive staff members (Ivan, Brianna)
  • billing errors and unexplained fees
  • security issues (gates broken, break-ins, car theft)
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Best for: South Austin professionals and families who value location and large units, provided they can tolerate ongoing property maintenance catch-up.
Think twice if: You need consistent property upkeep, value pool access in summer, or have had poor experiences with management communication; many older complaints suggest these remain work in progress.

What this place gets right

  • recent management overhaul with noticeably faster service turnaround
  • spacious layouts at competitive pricing for the size
  • convenient South Austin location (shopping, dining, HEB within 10 mins; downtown ~20 mins)

Before you tour or apply

  • New property manager Sharon (start of 2026) credited with turnaround in culture and work-order responsiveness
  • Staff standouts: Lizbeth (leasing), Kelvin (maintenance resolve), Antonio (maintenance)
  • Problem staff previously included Ivan and Brianna (now apparently gone)
  • Chronic issues: pool closed through multiple summers, gates broken 6+ months, ant infestations lasting years despite weekly pest control
  • Residents report units billed as updated or luxury-equipped but delivered unfinished or mismatched to online listings

Resident ratings

Luxury Apartments
Spacious, competitively priced for size, but online listings misrepresent unit finishes and amenities; pool and landscaping improvements only recent.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 3.7 against a 4.02 average across the 585 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 50% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

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How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 17
Review volume 93
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 41
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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FAQ

Is the pool open and usable in summer?
Recently reopened under new management as of early 2026 after years of being closed. Prior residents report it was unavailable through multiple summers.
What is the parking situation like?
Standard spaces are tight and prone to door dings; covered carport or garage available for extra monthly fee. Covered parking lot areas also noted as dark and security concerns.
How long do maintenance work orders typically take?
Under new management, residents report 24-hour turnaround for some requests. Prior complaints of slow response and lack of communication remain, suggesting inconsistency depending on staff.

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Last updated 2026-07-17