Park Terrace — Attraction in Austin

I have lived at Park Terrace since Summer 2021. Austin is my hometown and I have lived here most of my life. I never imagined living in the center of town due to cost and other factors. However, once my partner and I found Park Terrace, it has become my favorite experience in all my years of living in Austin. Maureen, the Property Manager, has been very accommodating and has responded well to the changing landscape around our community. As a homeowner of a condo unit built in 1969, the issues surrounding building maintenance are addressed promptly and the maintenance staff is very friendly. The community cares about sharing information whenever issues take place (ex. packages delivered to the wrong address, an unfamiliar person on the property, etc.). A number of safety measures have been implemented over time that demonstrate the management wants to keep the tenants safe and encourage proper use of the common areas. My two favorite aspects of living in the community are:

1. The courtyard - watching people's dogs interact, seeing people enjoy a glass of wine under the enormous oak tree, lounging around the pool, grilling with friends
2. Downtown Austin is your front lawn - I can walk in every direction and experience unbelievable Barbeque at Terry Blacks, margaritas at El Alma, walk to the dog park along Town Lake (yes, I still call it Town Lake), watch the sunset on the pedestrian bridge, ride my bike on the trails, walk to ACL, check out the local food trucks, read a book at the Public Library and look at the city skyline from the outdoor deck, grab a beer at Hold Out Brewing, enjoy an open mic at House Wine, etc. Sometimes an entire week will go by and I never drove my car.

The Austin landscape has been changing rapidly over the years. Being a part of the Park Terrace community has made me feel like an integrated part of the unique experiences that...

I have lived at Park Terrace for 2 years and it’s absolutely the best apartment I’ve ever lived in. When I moved in, my apartment had been newly renovated with beautiful floors, countertops and tile in the kitchen. They were even kind enough to offer to paint my cabinets white opposed to the standard wood. The size of the two bedroom and closet space provided is perfect for me and my son who comes every other weekend. I’m able to maintain my minimalist lifestyle while having plenty of room for all of our things.

The property is quiet and landscaping is beautiful. It is also the first time I lived anywhere where the neighbors hang out together and most people know each other, which is pretty special.

I love the convenience of being right downtown and having a greenbelt trail back up to the property.

I also appreciate having room to store my bike and scooter in their indoor storage area.

The best part of living here though is the management team. Maureen and Cisco are always available and quick to respond to any needs or maintenance issues. It is also rare to be living in a privately owned community opposed to the corporate apartment housing. I have found this makes a huge difference in the quality of care and effort given to residents.

Overall, I have loved my experience at Park Terrace and plan to stay for the...

The location is everything here. You are walking distance to amazing parks, restaurants, and minutes from downtown Austin. It's a short drive to grocery stores, shopping, banks drug stores, gas stations, etc. The property is average except when it comes to the office manager and maintenance. The office manager Karen makes this apartment way more valuable than anyone can imagine. Karen is extremely personable and not only remembers all of the tenants names, but she remembers the names of everyone's pets. If you have a problem with anything in your apartment and tell Karen, she will have maintenance there to fix or replace it. Appliances and fixtures are average at best. The trees and greenery around the pool make you forget that you are in the city. Some apartments have Euro washers, but many don't. There is a small laundry room, a business center, workout facility, putting green, and a deep pool, which is rare. The pool stays cool in the extremely hot weather. There is currently an amazing view of the city, but ongoing construction of apartments may eventually ruin that. Tenants are very friendly. I am positive that there are newly renovated apartment complexes and high rises that are similar in price, but the location and staff make Park Terrace worth...