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Ascend at McKinney North

Updated 2026-07-23 · 1,022 reviewed · 196 listed · Scored from 72 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.4(72) 57 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Luxury High-Rise LivingAffordable & Budget-FriendlyStudent HousingPet-Friendly CommunitiesCorporate & Furnished Housing
Ascend at McKinney North
Services
Luxury High-Rise Living, Affordable & Budget-Friendly, Student Housing
Reviews
72

What we found

Ascend splits sharply: half the reviews praise specific staff members, especially Paige, and the amenities like the gym and pool. The other half report serious problems with rude management, roaches, cheap materials, and aggressive billing after move-out.

Quality depends heavily on which team member you meet. Maintenance staff like Kenneth earn consistent praise, and the fitness studio draws compliments. But residents cite damaged washers, falling cabinets, and complaints that go unanswered. The shift to Greystar management has made things worse, not better, for long-term residents.

Praised for
  • staff excellence (especially Paige)
  • clean fitness center and gym
  • community events and amenities
  • professional maintenance staff
  • resort-style pool and dog park
Watch-outs
  • rude leasing staff and poor customer service
  • package theft and missing items
  • pest issues (roaches)
  • cheap construction and failing appliances
  • unresponsive billing and collections harassment
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Best for: Single professionals and couples valuing fitness amenities and pet-friendly services, willing to accept inconsistent staff experiences.
Think twice if: Move-in specials mask serious maintenance issues, staff rudeness, unresolved billing disputes, and potential roach problems. Greystar management has made things worse for current residents.

What's working here

  • Staff standouts like Paige and Kenneth go above and beyond
  • Modern fitness studio with yoga room
  • Community events bring residents together
  • Resort pool and dog park on-site

Read this before you tour

  • Paige Reeves: leasing agent frequently praised for going above and beyond, locating missing packages, answering tenant questions patiently
  • Kenneth: maintenance staff noted for professionalism, speed, and work quality
  • Washers cause fabric damage and do not clean properly
  • Cabinet doors and flooring failing despite marketed luxury finish
  • Residents report ongoing billing harassment and collections attempts months after move-out
  • Community dinners and cultural events (5 de Mayo) held in clubhouse

What residents say

Luxury High-Rise Living
Marketed luxury finishes undercut by cheap appliances and construction failures
Pet-Friendly Communities
Dog park and pet spa praised as amenities, but no complaints or praise specific to pet policies in reviews

Side by side with nearby options

  • Rated 3.4 against a 4.02 average across the 157 luxury high-rise living businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 25% of the businesses in this directory.

Why this score

How We Rank
Star rating 4
Review volume 81
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

The numbers behind the score

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Contact the property

Address
3601 James Pitts Dr, McKinney, TX 75071

Last verified 2026-07-23

When the office is open

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
12:00-17:00

As listed on Google.

In their own words

Services listed
1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartmentsFitness studio with yoga roomResort-style poolDog parkPet spa and washCoworking areaConference roomCoffee bar
Published prices
Pet monthly rent
$25 - $75

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

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Questions we get asked

Are washer and dryer included in the apartment?
Yes. However, residents report washers damage clothes and clean poorly, so inspect the unit before move-in.
What is the dog park like?
Residents mention a dog park and pet spa on-site. The business also lists pet rent at $25-$75 per month.
Is there a gym or fitness center?
Yes. The business offers a fitness studio with a yoga room. Residents praise it for being clean and well-equipped with good workout options, plus a kid zone.

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Last updated 2026-07-23