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Sandshell at Fossil Creek Apartments

Updated 2026-08-23 · 3,566 reviewed · 599 listed · Scored from 149 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.4(149) 57 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Affordable & Low-Income HousingPet-Friendly ApartmentsTownhome-Style Apartment CommunitiesLuxury Apartments
Sandshell at Fossil Creek Apartments
Location
Fairway Bend, Fort Worth
Services
Affordable & Low-Income Housing, Pet-Friendly Apartments, Townhome-Style Apartment Communities
Reviews
149
Ranking
#205 in Affordable & Low-Income Housing
Best for
Long-term residents who prioritize quiet grounds and are willing to build relationships with management staff.

Business data from Google Business Profile, checked 2026-08-23. Facts from the business's own website were fetched 2026-07-24.

The real story

Sandshell divides sharply. Those staying long-term praise the quiet grounds, pool events, and genuinely helpful staff members like Hailey and Garrett. But newer residents hit a wall fast: cockroaches carpet the laundromat, mice run across floors, ants infest bathrooms, and mold hangs in the air. Water cuts off for hours without warning, parking enforcement tows cars at 1 a.m. with no advance notice, and move-out inspections generate five-figure damage charges that reviewers say don't match photos they took.

The complex bills itself as luxury on its website, but reviews describe it as poorly maintained, aging apartments sold at premium prices. One long-term resident's later review warns that management uses move-out inspections to retain deposits aggressively. Multiple reviewers mention switching to nearby alternatives like The Hadley because pest and infrastructure problems go unresolved for weeks or months.

Praised for
  • Friendly, attentive leasing staff
  • Quiet, peaceful atmosphere
  • Spacious units
  • Responsive maintenance team
Watch-outs
  • Severe pest infestations (roaches, mice, ants, beetles)
  • Water issues and no-notice outages
  • Mold, water damage, poor maintenance
  • Aggressive parking enforcement and towing without notice
  • High deposit charges for pre-existing damage
  • Highway noise
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Best for: Long-term residents who prioritize quiet grounds and are willing to build relationships with management staff.
Think twice if: You cannot tolerate pest infestations, water outages, or aggressive move-out charge practices; new residents report far worse experiences than long-term ones.

Where it delivers

  • Knowledgeable, responsive leasing staff (Hailey, Garrett, Ariel named)
  • Peaceful, quiet setting and garden aesthetics
  • Responsive maintenance for those who stay long-term

What to ask before signing

  • Named leasing staff: Hailey, Ariel, Garrett praised for going above and beyond
  • Maintenance responds quickly to work orders for established residents
  • One-time pet fee: $300, per-pet deposit: $200, monthly pet fee: $20
  • Parking enforcement tows without advance warning; one visitor charged $350
  • Tow incident: car removed at 1 a.m.; parking rules posted at gates in small print
  • Move-out charges frequently disputed: one reviewer charged $1,000+ with no documentation
  • Website advertises as 'luxury' but reviewers describe aging units at premium prices
  • Resort pool, fitness center, valet trash service, gourmet coffee bar listed on website

How residents rate the community

Affordable & Low-Income Housing
Reviewers call prices premium or 'slum lord quality' for the condition; does not feel affordable given complaints.
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Pet fees are published, but one delivery driver reports widespread dog waste throughout grounds.
Townhome-Style Apartment Communities
Spacious units praised, but landscaping and common areas described as poorly kept.
Luxury Apartments
Website advertises as 'luxury' but reviewers say aging apartments, mold, pests, and poor maintenance contradict that claim.

Measured against the market

  • Rated 3.4 against a 3.94 average across the 351 townhome-style apartment communities businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 57% of the businesses in this directory.

How we got this number

How We Rank
Star rating 0
Review volume 94
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 43
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Ratings pulled apart

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Get in touch

Address
5701 Sandshell Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76137

Last verified 2026-08-23

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.

From the property's site

Services listed
One-bedroom apartmentsTwo-bedroom apartmentsPet-friendly housingResort-style poolFitness centerValet trash serviceLaundry care centerOn-site maintenance
Published prices
Pet fee (one-time)
$300
Pet deposit per pet
$200
Monthly pet fee
$20 per pet

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

Common questions

What are the pet fees?
One-time pet fee is $300, pet deposit is $200 per pet, and monthly pet fee is $20 per pet, according to their website.
Is there a fitness center?
Yes, their website lists a fitness center, resort-style pool, and valet trash service.
What should I know before move-out?
Multiple reviewers report heavy deposit deductions for alleged damage and cleaning; document your unit condition in photos upon move-in and move-out.

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Last updated 2026-08-23