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The Beacon at Pfluger Farm

Updated 2026-07-17 · 4,853 reviewed · 448 listed · Scored from 90 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.8(90) 62 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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The Beacon at Pfluger Farm
Services
Pet-Friendly Communities, Gated & Secure Communities, Furnished & Corporate Housing
Reviews
90

The honest read

Strong leasing team and speedy maintenance resolutions draw praise from recent movers, but long-term residents report a noticeable shift since Valiant Residential took over management. Persistent AC problems, thin walls catching every neighbor sound, and deteriorating shared-space upkeep have frustrated tenants who appreciated the complex under previous ownership. Professionalism varies noticeably at the leasing desk.

Praised for
  • responsive maintenance and management
  • friendly and knowledgeable leasing staff
  • well-maintained facilities and new appliances
  • excellent location near shops
Watch-outs
  • inconsistent staff professionalism
  • AC system issues persisting across months
  • noise from other residents and outdoor spaces
  • thin walls and sound insulation
  • decline in community standards and resident quality since management change
responsive-managementfast-maintenancefriendly-staffrude-staffnoise-issuespoor-communicationclean-facilities
Best for: Short-term renters or corporate-housing seekers valuing quick maintenance response and leasing convenience.
Think twice if: Those planning to stay beyond a year, remote workers, or noise-sensitive tenants should research recent management transitions and ask about acoustic insulation and AC reliability before committing.

What this place gets right

  • Maintenance requests often resolved within 24 hours
  • New appliances and well-functioning AC (new residents)
  • Year-round resort pool and fitness amenities
  • Convenient location adjacent to shops

Worth knowing

  • Maintenance request resolution typically within 24 hours under Morgan's management team
  • Anllelo (maintenance) noted for quick response
  • Zaire (leasing agent) repeatedly praised for responsiveness
  • New appliances in recent units
  • Onsite courtesy officer
  • Year-round pool operation
  • Valiant Residential took over from Terra Cap; residents report noticeable service decline afterward
  • AC ice buildup issues reported by long-term residents

Reviews by category

Pet-Friendly Communities
Dog waste left on sidewalks and dogs in gym reported as community management issues under new ownership.
Furnished & Corporate Housing
New corporate residents praise quick leasing and maintenance; long-term residents cite management shift reducing overall experience.
Apartment Complex
Leasing staff professionalism highly inconsistent; rude experiences reported alongside exceptional service from same office.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 3.8 against a 3.99 average across the 437 apartment building businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 27% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 23
Review volume 85
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 45
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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20

Contact

Address
1300 Rauscher Dr, Pflugerville, TX 78660

Last verified 2026-07-17

Office hours

Monday
09:00-18:00
Tuesday
09:00-18:00
Wednesday
09:00-18:00
Thursday
09:00-18:00
Friday
09:00-18:00
Saturday
10:00-17:00
Sunday
Closed

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Straight from their site

Services listed
Pet-friendly apartments1-bedroom apartments2-bedroom apartments3-bedroom apartmentsResort-style swimming poolCovered parkingCardio fitness centerClubhouse

Credentials claimed:Equal housing opportunity

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Quick answers

How fast does maintenance respond here?
Residents report maintenance requests typically resolved within 24 hours under current management (Morgan). One resident with an AC problem submitted multiple requests over months without lasting resolution.
Are the walls soundproof?
No. Reviewers who work from home report hearing neighbors' footsteps, conversations, appliances, and vacuuming through walls described as paper-thin. This is a structural design issue, not neighbor-specific.
Is the pool year-round?
Yes, the pool operates year-round, which one recent resident noted is valuable in Texas's mild winters.

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Last updated 2026-07-17