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Shoal Creek North

Updated 2026-09-08 · 3,787 reviewed · 917 listed · Scored from 20 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.5(20) 67 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Luxury ApartmentsPet-Friendly Apartments
Shoal Creek North
Location
North Shoal Creek, Austin
Services
Luxury Apartments, Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews
20
Ranking
#441 in Luxury Apartments
Best for
young professionals and small families seeking peaceful community over nightlife.

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-09-08). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-07-21.

What we found

Most residents praise the peaceful community feel, attentive staff like Keshani and Rafael, and convenient location near restaurants and shopping. A small but serious minority report unaddressed maintenance issues, poor air quality, and safety concerns that management seemed slow to take on.

Praised for
  • quiet, welcoming community
  • responsive, caring staff
  • convenient north Austin location
  • well-maintained grounds and amenities
Watch-outs
  • unresponsive maintenance on air quality and safety issues
  • high energy bills on older units
  • safety concerns with newer residents
  • limited office hours and AI phone system
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Best for: young professionals and small families seeking peaceful community over nightlife.
Think twice if: older units may have high AC bills; maintenance response to serious issues like air quality and safety can be slow.

What this place gets right

  • tight-knit, quiet residential community
  • staff go above and beyond (Keshani, Rafael, Nico praised by name)
  • courtyard layout feels secure and peaceful
  • walkable to restaurants and shopping

Before you tour or apply

  • Keshani (Resident Coordinator) organizes activities and goes above and beyond
  • Rafael (maintenance technician) responsive and hardworking
  • Nico (leasing) patient with paperwork and move-in support
  • older units report electric bills $60-$160/month, one spike to $300+
  • courtyard layout creates enclosed feel
  • property supervisor Robin Turner noted for holiday handwritten cards and gifts
  • Cade (previous Resident Coordinator) highly praised for pool maintenance
  • AI phone system for energy maintenance provides no help

Resident ratings

Luxury Apartments
Newly renovated units attract praise; older units criticized for cheap finishes and poor energy efficiency.
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Dog park and courtyard layout praised by pet owners for safety and community feel.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4.5 against a 4.01 average across the 777 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 10% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

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How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 49
Review volume 57
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 61
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

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FAQ

Is there in-unit laundry?
No. Onsite laundry is available but not in-unit washers or dryers.
How are pets accommodated?
The complex has a dog park and welcomes pets. The courtyard layout is noted as secure for pets.
What are the office hours?
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday; the office closes at 6 p.m. (though one recent review noted no agent available at 5 p.m. on Wednesday).

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Last updated 2026-09-08