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The Beacon at Pfluger Farm

Updated 2026-07-17 · 2,441 reviewed · 401 listed · Scored from 91 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.8(91) 63 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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The Beacon at Pfluger Farm
Services
Luxury Apartments, Student Housing, Senior Living Apartments
Reviews
91

The honest read

Most recent residents praise the location, new appliances, and leasing staff responsiveness, with maintenance staff (especially Angelo/Anllelo) frequently noted for quick repair work. However, a vocal minority reports serious frustration over AC malfunctions not being fixed despite repeated requests, deteriorating common areas, and a marked decline in community standards since the property's 2023 management transition from Terra Cap to Valiant Residential. Broken gates, algae in the pool, and unsupervised issues (noise, pet behavior, trash) suggest growing pains under new ownership.

Praised for
  • responsive maintenance staff
  • friendly, knowledgeable leasing team
  • new appliances and good AC cooling
  • resort-style pool and amenities
  • convenient North Austin location
Watch-outs
  • maintenance delays and repeated AC issues
  • decline in community cleanliness and behavior after management change
  • poorly maintained shared spaces and pool algae
  • broken gates and broken amenities (coffee machine, gym equipment)
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Best for: Professionals and families seeking new appliances and efficient maintenance response in North Austin suburbs.
Think twice if: Recent residents report persistent AC issues unresolved after multiple requests, deteriorating common areas, and a shift toward lower-quality tenants under new management.

What this place gets right

  • Named maintenance staff (Angelo/Anllelo) known for quick, professional repairs
  • new appliances and efficient AC systems
  • resort-style pool open year-round
  • convenient location near shopping and I-35

Worth knowing

  • Angelo (Anllelo) from maintenance team praised by name for professional, quick repairs
  • Zaire in leasing office noted for exceptional customer service and responsiveness
  • Morgan (management) recognized for handling maintenance requests within 24 hours
  • Property management changed from Terra Cap to Valiant Residential in 2023
  • On-site courtesy officer
  • AC system issues reported in multiple requests with ice buildup not resolved

Reviews by category

Luxury Apartments
New appliances and efficient cooling praised; AC malfunctions persist despite repeated requests.
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Pets allowed and promoted; complaints of dogs in gym, dog waste on sidewalks.
Student Housing
No direct review mention.
Senior Living Apartments
No direct review mention.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 3.8 against a 4.02 average across the 284 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 26% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 23
Review volume 85
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 50
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Quick answers

Is the pool open year-round?
Yes, according to reviews, the pool is open year-round.
How quickly do maintenance requests get completed?
One resident reports requests are usually resolved within 24 hours under current management. However, some residents report recurring AC issues unresolved after multiple requests.
Is there on-site security?
Yes, there is an on-site courtesy officer.
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Last updated 2026-07-17