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The Summit at the Reserve

Updated 2026-07-17 · 4,853 reviewed · 448 listed · Scored from 35 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.5(35) 55 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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The Summit at the Reserve
Services
Luxury & High-Rise Living, Student Housing, Senior & 55+ Living
Reviews
35

The honest read

Staff like Elanor and Andrew earn consistent praise for attentiveness, and urgent repairs (AC, electrical) get fast response. Townhomes are spacious with garages and yards, and the pool drew residents initially. However, six one-star reviews cite move-out charges for carpet and paint with no supporting documents, changed rules (pool access eliminated mid-lease), ignored complaints about noise and pets, and lease terms altered without consent. When amenities promised at lease-signing vanish without rent reduction, trust erodes fast.

Residents report management unresponsiveness on basic issues (noise, trash pickup, lease errors) and aggressive damage claims at checkout. One reviewer documented pristine conditions with photos but still paid $1,900 for carpet and unauthorized pet fees. A 55+ resident complains young tenants create noise and dogs bark constantly, while younger tenants feel excluded from pool access. Staff intention seems good, but policy enforcement and administrative fairness remain problems.

Recent shift: In January, management revoked or severely restricted pool access for residents under 55 without prior notice or rent reduction. This policy reversal triggered at least three complaints from residents who had signed leases specifically for amenity access. Combined with move-out charge disputes (two in the last two weeks), sentiment has shifted more negative since mid-year.

Praised for
  • professional staff (Elanor, Andrew, Jenna, Edel, Meko, Alex, Shawn)
  • responsive maintenance on urgent repairs
  • spacious townhomes with garages and yards
  • attractive pool and fitness amenities (when accessible)
  • safe, quiet neighborhood
Watch-outs
  • excessive move-out damage charges without documentation
  • restricted amenity access (pool, gym hours) reversed mid-lease without compensation
  • unresponsive management and ignored phone calls
  • lease terms changed without consent
  • noise disturbances and lack of enforcement of pet policies
  • trash pickup and building maintenance issues
  • high rent relative to unit size
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Best for: Families or quiet professionals seeking spacious townhomes and staff support, if they document move-in conditions thoroughly.
Think twice if: You are young (under 55) with limited pool access, expect lower move-out charges, or value responsive management during your lease.

What this place gets right

  • spacious townhomes with private garages and yards
  • responsive emergency maintenance (AC, electrical)
  • staff like Elanor known for attentiveness and lease assistance
  • gated community with pool, gym, pickleball

Worth knowing

  • Staff named include Elanor (leasing, remote support), Andrew, Jenna, Edel, Meko, Alex, Shawn (maintenance)
  • AC and electrical emergency repairs resolved same-day
  • Move-out charges cited: $1,400-$1,900 for carpet replacement, full repaint, unauthorized pet fees ($2,900 last-month rent charge also reported)
  • Lease term disputes: one resident upgraded but was assigned 16-month lease instead of agreed 12-month
  • Pool access revoked mid-lease in January without rent reduction or advance notice; gym hours restricted to 8am-8pm
  • Trash pickup scheduled 6pm-8pm Sun-Thurs reportedly not occurring on schedule

Reviews by category

Apartment Complex
Amenities (pool, gym) promised but access revoked mid-lease without compensation or notice.
Apartment Building
Spacious, well-designed units with garages; move-out damage charges lack supporting documentation.
Senior & 55+ Living
55+ residents enjoy quieter pool access and hours, but younger mixed-community residents report noise and pet disturbances.
Pet-Friendly Communities
Advertised pet-friendly but charges unauthorized pet fees; enforcement of dog noise/cleanup policies inconsistent.
Gated & Secure Communities
Secure gated layout appreciated; staff attentive to safety, but internal community management (noise, pets) struggles.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 3.5 against a 3.99 average across the 437 apartment building businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 10% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 14
Review volume 68
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 44
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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20
4
2
3
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2
1
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12

Contact

Address
725 University Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78665

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

As listed on Google.

Straight from their site

Services listed
1 bedroom townhomes2 bedroom townhomes3 bedroom townhomesfitness centerpickleball courts

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

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Quick answers

Is the pool available to all residents?
Pool access varies by age: residents 55+ have full access; younger residents had access restricted in January to 12pm-4pm daily, or lost access entirely. Rules changed mid-lease without advance notice.
What are move-out charges typically like?
Residents report carpet replacement charges of $1,400-$1,900 and full apartment repainting, sometimes without supporting documentation. Charges are heavily disputed in recent reviews.
Can I lease remotely?
Leasing staff like Elanor have approved fully virtual leases for relocating residents with sufficient trust-building and documentation.

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Last updated 2026-07-17