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Bell Tower Flats

Updated 2026-08-22 · 1,835 reviewed · 202 listed · Scored from 148 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.9(148) 66 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Luxury High-Rise LivingCorporate & Furnished HousingPet-Friendly CommunitiesAffordable & Budget-Friendly
Bell Tower Flats
Location
McKinney
Services
Luxury High-Rise Living, Corporate & Furnished Housing, Pet-Friendly Communities
Reviews
148
Ranking
#66 in Luxury High-Rise Living
Best for
Residents prioritizing spacious units and strong emergency maintenance support, if they avoid leasing-office interactions.

Google Business Profile is the source for the business data shown here, last checked 2026-08-22. Details taken from their website were fetched 2026-07-23.

What we found

Reviewers split sharply on Bell Tower. Those praising it highlight staff like Bea, Diane, and Ida who listen carefully and follow up fast, plus fast emergency maintenance (AC restored in 15 minutes) and the lakefront setting. Others describe a frustrating gap: unreachable leasing office, roaches and ants in units despite cleaning, parking garages smelling of weed with trash on stairs, and worn carpets and scratched walls. Some complain of poor communication; some rave about community unity.

The tension centers on consistency. Residents report that once moved in, emergency maintenance works well. But leasing staff miss calls for weeks, tour guides wear earbuds, and property upkeep is spotty. Those who landed good staff and did not hit pest problems rate it highly. Those who faced bugs, neglected maintenance requests, or a dismissive office experience rate it as a deal-breaker. Occupancy sits at 93% despite reviews calling it "shady" and "disgusting".

Praised for
  • named staff go above and beyond
  • responsive emergency maintenance
  • spacious units with good finishes
  • beautiful location and architecture
  • strong sense of community events
Watch-outs
  • leasing office unreachable or unresponsive
  • pest control absent (roaches, ants)
  • parking garage issues (dirty, unsafe, non-residents)
  • noise and safety concerns
  • poor property maintenance and worn interiors
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Best for: Residents prioritizing spacious units and strong emergency maintenance support, if they avoid leasing-office interactions.
Think twice if: Do not apply unless you can confirm current pest control policy in writing; past residents report roaches and ants. Leasing office call-back unreliable; consider visiting in person.

What's working here

  • Fast emergency maintenance response (15 minutes noted)
  • Named staff known for attentive leasing assistance
  • Spacious floor plans
  • Lakefront setting with planned resident events

Read this before you tour

  • Staff Bea, Diane, Ida, Bariche, Leo praised for responsiveness
  • AC fixed in 15 minutes during July 4th weekend emergency
  • Move-in inventory issues addressed within 24 hours
  • Staff member wore earbuds during one tour
  • Pest complaints: roaches in first month, ongoing ant problems
  • Parking garage concerns: trash on stairs, weed/tobacco smell, non-residents loitering
  • Leasing office: calls unreturned for 2+ weeks, described as rarely open
  • 93% occupancy rate noted in reviews

What residents say

Luxury High-Rise Living
Spacious units and lakefront architecture praised; worn interiors and pest issues undercut luxury positioning.
Corporate & Furnished Housing
No review text mentions furnished units or corporate leases.
Pet-Friendly Communities
One review mentions hallways smelling of pet urine and dead animals left unattended for over a week.
Affordable & Budget-Friendly
Reviewers mention better pricing available nearby; pest and maintenance issues make value proposition weak.

Side by side with nearby options

  • Rated 3.9 against a 4.07 average across the 157 luxury high-rise living businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 56% of the businesses in this directory.

Why this score

How We Rank
Star rating 28
Review volume 94
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

The numbers behind the score

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93
4
12
3
4
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9
1
30

Contact the property

Address
470 Adriatic Pkwy, McKinney, TX 75072

Last verified 2026-08-22

When the office is open

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

As listed on Google.

In their own words

Services listed
1-bedroom residences2-bedroom residences3-bedroom residencesSwimming pool and spaFitness centerClubhousePrivate social loungeUpdated kitchens

Credentials claimed:Broker License No.: 471000689

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

Questions we get asked

How fast does maintenance respond?
Emergency maintenance arrived in 15 minutes during one weekend AC failure. Standard request turnaround not specified in reviews.
Is the parking safe?
Multiple reviewers report non-residents loitering and driving recklessly in the parking garage at night, trash on stairwell, and concerning smells. Garage has no gate.
How do I reach the leasing office?
Reviewers report calls unreturned for 2+ weeks and describe the office as rarely open. In-person visits appear more reliable than phone contact.

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Last updated 2026-08-22