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The Amethyst

Updated 2026-09-22 · 3,787 reviewed · 924 listed · Scored from 187 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.0(187) 54 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Luxury ApartmentsPet-Friendly Apartments
The Amethyst
Location
Scofield Farms, Austin
Services
Luxury Apartments, Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews
187

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-09-22). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-07-21.

What we found

The Amethyst attracts residents with updated interiors and amenities like its private tennis court, but management responsiveness crumbles once you move in. Widespread complaints center on chronic water damage and mold left unaddressed for months, pest invasions despite maintenance requests, overcrowded parking with spots below code width, and escalating fees. A few long-term residents praise individual staff members, but the complex is caught between capable maintenance crews and an office that ignores follow-up calls and repair tickets.

Praised for
  • responsive maintenance staff (when present)
  • nice apartment interiors and layouts
  • good amenities (tennis court, fitness center)
Watch-outs
  • severe water intrusion and black mold
  • unresponsive management and poor follow-up
  • pest infestations (roaches, mice, ants)
  • parking lot overcrowded and spaces too narrow
  • overcharging and extra fees
  • noise from neighbors and dogs
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Think twice if: Avoid unless you can tolerate unresolved water damage, pest issues, and slow maintenance response despite upfront promises.

What this place gets right

  • private tennis court with lights
  • fitness center and resort-style pool
  • updated units and vaulted ceiling options
  • in-unit washer/dryer

Before you tour or apply

  • Staff members Randi and Joel praised for responsiveness in one long-term review
  • Outdoor garage floods when it rains; interior water damage reported in units affecting flooring and furniture
  • Tennis court noted as high-quality and lit, but draws non-residents; parking suffers as a result
  • AC unit maintenance took 2.5 weeks to resolve with large ceiling hole left unrepaired
  • Pest control noted as absent despite resident requests; mice recorded on refrigerators, ants left unaddressed after move-in
  • Parking spaces reported as 8 inches narrower than code; visitor parking unavailable
  • Extra monthly fees levied: renovation surcharge $15/month mentioned; garage and reserved parking require additional payment

Resident ratings

Luxury Apartments
Updated units have good layouts and interiors, but older units plagued by water intrusion, mold, and poor maintenance follow-up.
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Pet-friendly policy attracts residents, but noise complaints from uncontrolled dog barking dominate; pest issues suggest inadequate pest control despite pet occupancy.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 3 against a 4.01 average across the 780 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 66% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

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How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 0
Review volume 99
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 29
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

5
70
4
15
3
15
2
20
1
67

FAQ

What amenities does The Amethyst offer?
Resort-style pool, private lit tennis court, fitness center, barbecue grills, and in-unit washer/dryers in updated units. Website lists virtual and self-guided tours.
What are residents complaining about most?
Water damage and black mold taking weeks to months to repair, pests not controlled despite requests, overcrowded parking with spots narrower than code, and escalating fees ($70/month utilities, $15/month renovation surcharge).
Is there adequate parking?
No. Multiple residents report parking spaces are often full, individual spots are 8 inches narrower than code, and visitor parking is unavailable. Garage and reserved parking incur extra monthly fees.

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Last updated 2026-09-22