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Sandshell at Fossil Creek Apartments

Updated 2026-07-24 · 2,262 reviewed · 497 listed · Scored from 148 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.4(148) 52 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Luxury ApartmentsTownhome-Style Apartment Communities
Sandshell at Fossil Creek Apartments
Services
Luxury Apartments, Townhome-Style Apartment Communities
Reviews
148

The real story

Half of residents report extremely poor conditions including widespread pests, water issues, and damaged units, while others praise the quiet setting and leasing staff. The complex charges steep move-out fees without proof of damage, tows visitor cars without warning, and offers no resolution for major maintenance problems like broken locks, rusty appliances, and ongoing infestations that contradict its luxury branding.

Praised for
  • helpful leasing staff (Yesi, Garrett, Hailey, Ariel praised)
  • quiet community atmosphere
  • responsive maintenance for some residents
  • pool and resident events
Watch-outs
  • severe pest infestation (roaches, mice, ants, beetles, fleas)
  • water damage, mold, no water outages with short notice
  • poor unit condition on move-in (dirty, damaged appliances, mold odor)
  • aggressive move-out fees and deposit charges without documentation
  • inadequate parking; visitor overflow and predatory towing at night
  • high electric bills in older units
  • broken appliances (refrigerators, dishwashers, electronic locks, shower rods)
  • crime (car theft, break-ins, shooting)
  • dog poop in common areas
  • poor communication from management
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Best for: Long-term residents who value peace and community over modern amenities or brand-new finishes.
Think twice if: You cannot tolerate pest infestations, water outages, or predatory parking/towing practices. Move-out fees are extremely high and often charged without documentation.

Where it delivers

  • Quiet, peaceful garden-style setting
  • Dedicated leasing staff (Hailey, Ariel, Garrett praised by some)
  • Pool and resident social events
  • Quick maintenance response (when working)

What to ask before signing

  • Leasing agents Yesi, Garrett, Hailey, and Ariel named positively by multiple reviewers
  • Maintenance staff member Henry praised for responsiveness
  • Residents report water outages with 5-minute notice affecting entire buildings
  • Visitor/guest towing occurs at 1 a.m. without prior written notice; $350 tow fee cited
  • Move-out charges exceed $1,000 in some cases; residents report no photographic proof or inspection reports provided
  • Mouse and roach infestations described as widespread across multiple buildings and units
  • Parking shortage worsens as occupancy increases

How residents rate the community

Luxury Apartments
Marketed as luxury but residents call conditions 'slum lord quality' with roaches, mold, and broken appliances on move-in
Townhome-Style Apartment Communities
Garden-style layout praised as quiet and peaceful by loyal residents; spacious units cited, but pest and maintenance issues dominate

Measured against the market

  • Rated 3.4 against a 3.94 average across the 309 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 26
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

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Get in touch

Address
5701 Sandshell Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76137

Last verified 2026-07-24

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.

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Common questions

What are the pet fees?
One-time pet fee of $300, plus $200 deposit per pet, plus $20 monthly pet fee per pet (per their website).
What should I check before moving in?
Document everything with photos and request a detailed written move-in inspection. Many residents were later charged over $1,000 for pre-existing damage without proof.
What is the parking situation?
Multiple residents report chronic parking shortages, especially for late-shift workers. Guest and visitor parking routinely takes resident spots. The complex tows vehicles without advance written notice.

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Last updated 2026-07-24