Apartment Ratings | 1520 Magnolia Ratings and Reviews

1520 Magnolia: Good Stay, Bad Checkout. (Recommending!)

2009-02-10T06:27:38-06:00

From rikkilambo: I had a good stay in this apartment for 10 months. It is quiet, roomy, and well-situated. Safety may be a concern to some. Several cars have been broken into.Checkout was not as pleasant. You may be charged with dirty kitchen and bathroom equipment, so make sure you return those ... [click to read full apartment review]

1520 Magnolia: Great Place to Live (Recommending!)

2008-05-29T11:18:04-06:00

From -Anonymous-: After moving here almost a year ago, we are 100% satisfied with almost everything. Any problems we have had are taken care of immediately, and rent is extremely competitive compared to other complexes in the area. Only downfall is that it should be a gated community... we had a car ... [click to read full apartment review]

1520 Magnolia: Pleasant community, staff, and apartments (Recommending!)

2008-03-03T15:04:54-06:00

From neverlast01: Typically I am not the person that writes a review but I wanted to share my positive experience.I recently purchased a home so I needed to terminate my lease early. Terminating my lease was handled fairly. 1520 Magnolia only needed a 60 day notice and they worked with me in ... [click to read full apartment review]

1520 Magnolia: Happy renter (Recommending!)

2008-01-18T10:32:28-06:00

From happyrenter4567: I have lived here several years and I couldn't ask for a nicer community. The property is well maintained. The staff is friendly and always have a smile on their face. My apt is spacious and very quiet. I have a small dog and feel very safe when I walk ... [click to read full apartment review]

1520 Magnolia: Not A Bad Place But They Will Nail You On The Move-Out (Not Recommending)

2008-01-10T16:04:15-06:00

From canknockthehustle: My wife and I lived here for three years, paid our rent on the first every month, and eventually decided to move out. We had no complaints about our apartment or the area, and enjoyed our time there enough to talk three or four friends into moving there during our ... [click to read full apartment review]

1520 Magnolia: Management found lacking... (Not Recommending)

2007-10-23T21:33:20-06:00

From -Anonymous-: All of the reviews about the lackluster management are very true. The management lacks attention to detail and ignore suggestions/complaints by the residents. The apartments are cheaply constructed, but if there are any (even slight) damages you will be charged upon move out. There is a fire ant problem during ... [click to read full apartment review]

1520 Magnolia: If you want to leave early beware (Not Recommending)

2007-09-07T17:09:00-06:00

From clusterluv18@yahoo.com: I have lived at 1520 for just over a year. Yes there is an ant problem in the summer, but is easiy solved when sprayed. I had it happen this summer and last. The staff is pretty friendly and like other reviewers I find the maintenance staff to be wonderful. ... [click to read full apartment review]

1520 Magnolia: Great Apartment... Great community! (Recommending!)

2007-08-14T11:52:48-06:00

From TheProducer: My girlfriend and I moved here a year ago, and have enjoyed the fun atmosphere, the neatly kept grounds, the pool and the grilling areas this whole time! The staff is friendly, and the maintenance guy, Peter, is quick, knowledgable, and always available!The location is superb!!! My girlfriend works in ... [click to read full apartment review]

1520 Magnolia: The best of the best... (Recommending!)

2007-04-26T10:56:35-06:00

From liz.hevey@gmail.com: I have spent five very enjoyable years here. The apartments themselves really fabulous, but the staff are what makes this community a really special
place to live. Our management staff have always been good, but Todd and
Tina Mancini have gone a giant step beyond what one could reasonably
expect. They offer a ... [click to read full apartment review]

1520 Magnolia: 1520 Magnolia is a great place (Recommending!)

2007-04-22T07:04:44-06:00

From Catfancier: I have lived here for over a year. All the staff are friendly and they cannot do enough to help you out..... They actually remember your name and wave to you when they see you on the property. One time I thought I had thrown some important papers away in ... [click to read full apartment review]

1520 Magnolia: Nice place, poor management (Not Recommending)

2007-03-30T16:25:26-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I moved to 1520 Magnolia early in 2005. I was drawn to the fact that the area is nice, the apartments are nice, and the location is close to Research Triangle Park. Overall, I liked living the apartment. However, I ended up moving out because the management was poor and ... [click to read full apartment review]

1520 Magnolia: Management is horrible! (Not Recommending)

2007-03-12T10:19:35-06:00

From Kristen810: I haved lived here with my husband for almost 4 years now. When we first moved in, the complex was under different management. It was really nice, grounds were well taken care of, and the staff was very friendly and professional. Fast forward a little bit. All of the previous ... [click to read full apartment review]

1520 Magnolia: A Very Clean/Comfortable/Friendly place to live (Recommending!)

2007-03-06T08:10:22-06:00

From lodge2868@aol.com: I had the pleasure of living at 1520 Magnolia Apts for 2 years while I relocated to Durham, NC. I can honestly say it has been the nicest apt I have lived in in the past 15 years (5 different moves).

The staff is all very friendly and helpful. Maintenance is ... [click to read full apartment review]

1520 Magnolia: I live in the same apartment complex? (Recommending!)

2007-01-28T20:13:14-06:00

From walke206: I have been living here for about 6-8 mos, and I absolutely love my apartment! All of my friends are so jealous of my 9 foot ceilings, modern setting, and the gorgous scenery.
I honestly have not had any maintenance problems...so I guess I can't really comment on the repair speed, ... [click to read full apartment review]

1520 Magnolia: Wonderful Place to live!!! (Recommending!)

2007-01-05T17:18:44-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I really enjoyed my stay at 1520 Magnolia. The community was always safe and clean, I never had any complaints when it came to noise. Maintanence was always fast and helpful when I had a issue. The staff was friendly and considerate. Parking late at night can pose as a ... [click to read full apartment review]

1520 Magnolia: Clean, well-kept apartment & friendly staff (Recommending!)

2007-01-03T17:06:50-06:00

From ocase: After reading the reviews of 1520 Magnolia, I was unsure if my apartment would be clean and if the staff would be responsive to apartment maintanance. But while I was there, I was very happy with the cleanliness, noise-level, and staff reponsiveness.

I requested a third-level of apartment so I can ... [click to read full apartment review]

1520 Magnolia: POOR Management (Not Recommending)

2006-11-28T10:56:23-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Manger & leasing agent is married... they have no staff, everyone keeps quitting. DO NOT MOVE THERE!!!!! ... [click to read full apartment review]

1520 Magnolia: (Recommending!)

2006-10-05T18:41:07-06:00

From msdouglas: I loved living here. Our 2 bdrm was very roomy (!300 sq.ft.). Very large bathrooms. Great views and large deck. Is located in a very desirable area - 5 mins from research triangle. Management was always helpful. Maintenance persons (especially Peter) were vey professional and helpful. ... [click to read full apartment review]

1520 Magnolia: (Recommending!)

2006-10-03T14:47:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have been here going on 18 months and things are great. The bad reviews posted on this site are usually posted by past residents who owe money or present residents that did not get thier way. Management has been understanding and professional, always handling request promply and professional. This ... [click to read full apartment review]

1520 Magnolia: Bad Management (Recommending!)

2006-09-30T21:46:08-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My roomate and I have been living in these apartments for about 3 months. This is what we think : Cheap appliances, but beautiful apartments; maintenance is very efficient and friendly; management is unprofessional, they handle complaints and concerns from the residents in an appropriate manner. Management is not orderly ... [click to read full apartment review]

1520 Magnolia: nice place but could be better (Recommending!)

2006-09-30T16:28:30-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I recently moved into 1520 Magnolia. The apartments are really nice with new appliances. I had a problem with ants and spiders coming in my apartment but was resolved quickly by maintenance staff (who are awesome). Only thing that is inconvenient is that the trash compactor and mailboxes are at ... [click to read full apartment review]

1520 Magnolia: Havn't had any problems yet (Recommending!)

2006-07-28T20:34:14-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I had already signed the lease when I looked at the reviews and was a little wary about moving in. So far the place is fine, plenty of parking, quiet, and the appartments are pretty big. I did have ants when I moved in but I used some ant traps ... [click to read full apartment review]

1520 Magnolia: good while you're there.....they get you in the end (Recommending!)

2006-06-05T09:32:55-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived here for a year...read the reviews on this website regarding management, amenities, pricing, fixtures, parking..ect... Everything was great, the carpet, blinds, faucets are 'cheap', but....a 2 bedroom 2 bath apt. was $725 a month...so...i can deal with that...

Upon terminating the lease...my roomate and I had our security deposit, ... [click to read full apartment review]

1520 Magnolia: Bad Management (Not Recommending)

2006-03-06T14:39:01-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Before I start, I would like to mention the address listed above is not correct. The correct address is 1101 Exchange Place, Durham, NC 27713. The back entrance of the apartments is located on Barbee Road.

I have lived at this complex for several years now. While I like the location ... [click to read full apartment review]

1520 Magnolia: DO NOT MOVE HERE (Not Recommending)

2006-03-04T00:19:07-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The management is not trustworthy. They FINALLY after 7 years got a permit to resell water to the residents. How they determined the rate to charge is a wild guess. You can always tell what reviews are written by management and the ones that are the real truth.Please check to ... [click to read full apartment review]

1520 Magnolia: Don't believe specials (Not Recommending)

2006-02-21T16:20:02-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Management is horrible. They outright lie to you about specials, then after you move in suddenly don't recall having any specials. Property manager is rude, disrespectful and has absolutely no BUISNESS ETHIC. Run from this place or PLEASE GET EVERYTHING IN WRITING OR YOU WILL BE DISRESPECTED, CALLED OUT OF ... [click to read full apartment review]

1520 Magnolia: Good Enough !!! (Recommending!)

2005-05-29T18:01:40-06:00

From anothermaverick: I lived at these apartments for approx. 3 months. In these 3 months, I never had any problems. There is lot of parking space and the neighbourhood was quite. As someone said already, the faucet in the kitchen is a real cheap plastic thing. Other than that, I haveno complaints.

When ... [click to read full apartment review]

1520 Magnolia: Did you ever wonder... (Not Recommending)

2004-12-27T13:47:27-06:00

From ThecatcherOfSouls@yahoo.com: Did you ever wonder that if this place is so nice, why management has to lie and write false ads claiming they are residents? ... [click to read full apartment review]

1520 Magnolia: Nice safe, quiet place to live (Recommending!)

2004-12-26T18:09:36-06:00

From Happygal2: I can't believe all the bad reviews that have been written about this place. Are we living in the same place?!

I have been living here for a year and a half and have been nothing but happy. The floor plan is spacious and there is tons of closet space. The ... [click to read full apartment review]

1520 Magnolia: Awesome My Big Butt! (Not Recommending)

2004-10-15T21:23:29-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Yes, I know it's extremely difficult to tell it, but the last two were wriiten by the managemnet.

This place is the most poorly run apartment; I'm so mad i can't write anymore... ... [click to read full apartment review]

1520 Magnolia: Awesome!!! (Recommending!)

2004-09-16T00:00:00-06:00

From megan80@msn.com: Great place to live.

Close to work, and incredible shopping- Very cozy apartment. I am so glad I picked this place to live.
People in the office are very nice, and helpful.

... [click to read full apartment review]

1520 Magnolia: we love it here! (Recommending!)

2004-03-30T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We´ve been living here for about two and half years and love it. We moved back from Europe, and can´t tell you wonderful it was to walk into this big, modern apartment. The floorplan is great, we have a large, eat-in kitchen which we love, and two huge bathrooms. As ... [click to read full apartment review]

1520 Magnolia: If you like your money don´t move here! (Not Recommending)

2004-01-28T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This is the worst place in Durham. I mean it is big and beautiful, but now anything lives here. They are so desperate to fill the large number of empty apartments, I don´t think they even care who moves in. They let all of the good people move out and ... [click to read full apartment review]

1520 Magnolia: Nice Toilets?! (Not Recommending)

2003-10-18T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: You got to kidding if the best thing you kind find to say is "nice toilets"! This apartment is a toilet!!!

They´re trying to sell this white elephant as fast as they can--check with a realtor. ... [click to read full apartment review]

1520 Magnolia: Just fair for the price, but quiet area 2 min. from Southpoint Mall (Not Recommending)

2003-10-06T00:00:00-06:00

From rkitect28@yahoo.com: I expected a fair shake for paying $1100 for a two bedroom apartment. The appliances are very disappointing-esp the oven/stove(only has one large burner and no timer). Dishwasher and refridge are adequate. The kitchen faucet is a joke-plastic $5.00 dimestore fixture. The light fixtures are cheap. Nice toilets though. Great ... [click to read full apartment review]

1520 Magnolia: Posts from 9/10 are plants from mangement! (Not Recommending)

2003-09-12T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Those 2 posts from 9/10 are obviously input from the staff at 1520; such lies!

This apartment hasn´t has a stable maintenance staff for over a year now; they went for 6 weeks without anyone in maintenance at all! I can never get anything fixed in less than 2 weeks!

Cheap fixtures, ... [click to read full apartment review]

1520 Magnolia: Nice Community (Recommending!)

2003-09-10T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived at 1520 Magnolia for about 2 years and the experience has been a pleasant one. Maintenance responds to problems very promptly and the staff is very courteous and polite. The weight room is kind of small and my car was broken into outside of my apartment. However, ... [click to read full apartment review]

1520 Magnolia: Great place and nice location (Recommending!)

2003-09-10T00:00:00-06:00

From c_mcgee13@yahoo.com: It is situated 5 minutes from 3 grocery stores and a new mall, 15 minutes from Duke, and 10 minutes from the Research Triangle Park.

The grounds are immaculate. The parking spaces arenﾴt assigned but very adequate. The place is brightly lit and alot of people walk at nights. The prices ... [click to read full apartment review]