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The Kelsey at Scofield Farms

Updated 2026-07-17 · 4,853 reviewed · 448 listed · Scored from 129 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.3(129) 69 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
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The Kelsey at Scofield Farms
Services
Gated & Secure Communities, Apartment Building, Apartment Complex
Reviews
129

The honest read

Ratings split sharply: 81 percent five-star but 19 percent one-to-two star. Staff like Aivin and Aisin receive repeated praise for friendliness and attentiveness. Pool, dog parks, and in-unit laundry appeal to some. Serious negatives dominate recent months: A/C failures left unrepaired for days, roach and fire ant infestations that persist despite pest control fees, slow or absent maintenance responses, and gate/parking lot security failures. Management accused of dismissiveness and, in two detailed accounts, racial discrimination during tours. Multiple mandatory apps add frustration. Security deposit disputes and unpaid referral bonuses reported.

Praised for
  • friendly and helpful staff (some)
  • spacious amenities and pools
  • in-unit washers and dryers
  • pet-friendly with dog parks
Watch-outs
  • unresponsive maintenance and management
  • pest control issues (ants, roaches) despite charges
  • poor quality workmanship and appliances
  • security and safety concerns
  • unprofessional and sometimes discriminatory leasing staff
  • app-dependent rent and access systems
  • hidden or mandatory fees
  • A/C outages and unresolved repairs
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Best for: Pet owners and remote workers valuing pool and dog park amenities.
Think twice if: Maintenance responsiveness is inconsistent; security concerns and pest issues reported despite mandatory fees.

What this place gets right

  • pet-friendly with multiple dog parks and pet spa
  • resort-style pool and lap pool with grills
  • in-unit washers and dryers
  • open seven days a week

Worth knowing

  • Aivin and Aisin named as exceptional leasing staff
  • A/C failures left unrepaired for three days despite emergency requests
  • roach infestation observed at ground level
  • fire ant mounds in dog parks unresolved for months
  • water fountain in Phase 3 dog park nonfunctional for three months
  • mandatory apps for rent, maintenance requests, gate access, door entry, and trash coordination
  • security deposit disputes and unpaid referral bonuses reported
  • ground floor units have unmaintained 6x10 foot yards

Reviews by category

Pet-Friendly Communities
Dog parks and pet spa praised; fire ants and maintenance issues undermine the promise.
Gated & Secure Communities
Broken gates prevent entry and exit; homeless encampment and car theft reported inside complex.
Apartment Complex
Amenities attractive but appliances questioned as potentially used; workmanship and upkeep inconsistent.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4.3 against a 3.99 average across the 437 apartment building businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 37% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 50
Review volume 92
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 40
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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104
4
1
3
0
2
1
1
23

Contact

Address
1501 W Howard Ln, Austin, TX 78753

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
13:00-17:00

As listed on Google.

Straight from their site

Services listed
1 Bedroom Apartments2 Bedroom Apartments3 Bedroom ApartmentsPet-Friendly HousingResort-Style Pool with Tanning Decks and CabanasIn Unit Washers and DryersEV Charging StationsMultiple Dog Parks and Pet Spa
Published prices
1 Bedroom Apartments
Starts at $1499.00/mo (12 months total monthly leasing price, base rent $1386.00)
2 Bedroom Apartments (Rain Lily)
$2089.00/mo (12 months total monthly leasing price, base rent $1976.00)
2 Bedroom Apartments (Lantana)
$2341.00/mo (12 months total monthly leasing price, base rent $2228.00)
2 Bedroom Apartments (Winecup)
$2360.00/mo (12 months total monthly leasing price, base rent $2247.00)
2 Bedroom Apartments (Marigold)
$2444.00/mo (12 months total monthly leasing price, base rent $2331.00)
3 Bedroom Apartments
Starts at $2595.00/mo (12 months total monthly leasing price, base rent $2482.00)

As published by the business on its own website; not independently verified.

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Quick answers

Does the office have extended hours?
Office hours are 9 AM to 6 PM with limited weekend hours.
What is the pet policy?
The complex is pet-friendly and features multiple dog parks and a pet spa. Fire ants in dog parks have been reported but remain unresolved.
What happens if my A/C breaks?
Maintenance requests and emergency requests can be submitted, but response times are inconsistent; one resident reported no contact for three days during a cooling failure.

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Last updated 2026-07-17