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Aura 35Fifty

Updated 2026-07-17 · 4,853 reviewed · 439 listed · Scored from 146 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(146) 87 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
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Aura 35Fifty
Services
Luxury & High-Rise Living, Senior & 55+ Living, Affordable & Income-Restricted Housing
Reviews
146
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The honest read

Residents consistently praise the staff's warmth and professionalism. Kristina, Johnny, and Kevin appear multiple times as leasing and on-site team members who go beyond standard service. Maintenance responds quickly to work orders, and the building itself is described as clean, well-kept, and luxury-feeling with resort-style amenities.

One resident felt management style made the home uncomfortable despite the physical space being nice, suggesting disconnects between the property's features and day-to-day management culture. The vast majority report a small, quiet community that feels personalized and welcoming.

Praised for
  • friendly, personable staff
  • quick maintenance response
  • well-maintained grounds and amenities
  • strong leasing team (Kristina, Johnny, Kevin)
  • welcoming community atmosphere
Watch-outs
  • poor management approach
  • management undermines resident comfort
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Best for: Residents seeking a luxury community with engaged staff and quick maintenance, including pet owners.
Think twice if: If management culture matters more than amenities, ask about resident and staff turnover before committing.

What this place gets right

  • tight-knit, personable community feel
  • fast maintenance response and high-quality work orders
  • leasing team known by name and highly praised
  • resort-style amenities and clean grounds

Worth knowing

  • Staff members Kristina, Johnny, and Kevin mentioned positively across multiple reviews for leasing and resident relations
  • Maintenance team noted as quick and efficient across work orders
  • Community described as small and quiet despite luxury positioning
  • Pool, gym, dog park, and EV charging on-site
  • Business lounge available

Reviews by category

Luxury & High-Rise Living
Residents describe the building as gorgeous and luxury with well-maintained grounds and resort-style amenities.
Pet-Friendly Communities
Pet-friendly housing with dog park; deposit and rent structure clearly posted on website.
Apartment Complex
Small, quiet community with strong staff relationships and quick maintenance response.
Furnished & Corporate Housing
Website lists furnished housing option available.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4.9 against a 3.99 average across the 429 apartment building businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 45% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 84
Review volume 94
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 70
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Quick answers

How quickly does maintenance respond to work orders?
Residents report maintenance team is quick and efficient; one reviewer noted 'fast & efficient with work orders' and another said every request received quick response.
What are the pet fees and monthly costs?
First pet: $300 deposit, $300 fee, $25 monthly rent. Second pet: $300 deposit, $300 fee, $25 monthly rent.
What amenities are on-site?
Resort-style pool, dog park, fitness center (with functioning equipment), business lounge, resident clubhouse, EV charging station.
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Last updated 2026-07-17