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Tacara Weiss Ranch

Updated 2026-09-08 · 3,787 reviewed · 917 listed · Scored from 104 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(104) 70 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Tacara Weiss Ranch
Location
Pflugerville
Services
Townhome & Garden-Style Communities, Luxury Apartments, Student Housing
Reviews
104
Best for
Pet owners who prioritize amenities and can tolerate slow issue resolution.

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-09-08). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-07-17.

What we found

High marks for pool, fitness center, and dog park design, but residents describe a living experience undermined by unresponsive management, months-long maintenance failures, and persistent noise and pest problems. Staff quality varies dramatically: some residents praise named staff like Katie B, Wade, Marina, and Asa, while others report dismissive leasing agents and rude maintenance workers who avoid follow-up.

Common complaints center on thin walls (hearing neighbors' conversations and footsteps clearly), broken appliances left unfixed for months, security gates that rarely close, and non-responsive phone lines and emails. Several residents note that recent management changes have made communication worse. One-star reviews mention feeling trapped by costly lease-break fees and hidden policies like mandatory 60-day notice.

Praised for
  • Beautiful, modern apartments and grounds
  • Excellent fitness center and pool
  • Dog park and pet-friendly amenities
  • Some standout staff members
  • Quick maintenance response (when it happens)
Watch-outs
  • Poor communication and unresponsive management
  • Maintenance issues unresolved for weeks or months
  • Poor soundproofing between units
  • Pest problems
  • Inconsistent staff professionalism
  • Security concerns (broken gates, non-working locks)
  • Common area cleanliness issues
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Best for: Pet owners who prioritize amenities and can tolerate slow issue resolution.
Think twice if: Noise-sensitive or those who value responsive maintenance should look elsewhere; recent residents report months-long appliance failures and unresponsive management.

What this place gets right

  • Resort-style pool and dog park
  • 24-hour fitness center with yoga and cycling room
  • Modern floor plans and buildings
  • Some highly responsive individual staff members

Before you tour or apply

  • Named positive staff: Katie B (emergency response and communication), Wade (property manager), Marina (assistant manager), Asa (maintenance)
  • Named staff concerns: Heather and Rylee criticized for inconsistency
  • Dog park on-site with pet relief stations throughout
  • Washer and dryer in-unit
  • Gym includes yoga and cycling room, often lacking sanitizing supplies
  • AC unit failures lasted months with maintenance claiming requests were resolved without visiting
  • Oven failure unresolved for four months, traced to pest infestation by Samsung technician
  • Security gates non-functional for months despite being repaired

Resident ratings

Townhome & Garden-Style Communities
Residents praise modern design and floor plans but report thin construction with poor soundproofing between units.
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Dog park and pet spa are standout amenities; common areas often have pet waste despite pet relief stations and grounds-keeping.
Luxury Apartments
High-end finishes and amenities contrast sharply with unmet maintenance obligations and unresponsive management.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4.4 against a 4.08 average across the 242 townhome & garden-style communities businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 41% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 55
Review volume 88
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 44
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

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86
4
2
3
2
2
2
1
12

FAQ

What fitness facilities are available?
24-hour fitness center with yoga and cycling room. Residents note sanitizing supplies are sometimes unavailable.
Is there outdoor space for pets?
Yes, an on-site dog park and pet-friendly amenities. Pet spa services are available through the business's website.
How quickly does maintenance respond?
Response times vary. One-star reviews report months-long delays (AC, ovens); five-star reviews mention 'quick and efficient' service. Communication and follow-up are inconsistent.

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Last updated 2026-09-08