The James River Oaks

I generally like living here. There are few areas of opportunity and lighting and consistent cleaning in the common areas, but other than that I have no complaints. Great area. Safe building. Great concierge.

Nice community, sometimes a little noisy and the occasional down AC in the summer in the communal areas make it rather uncomfortable, however I’m not a frequent user so overall good

I’ve had a fairly good experience. My only issue is lighting. Garage and outside lights need to be replaced immediately. The noise is fine. The neighbors are quiet. Amenities could stand to be updated.

PROS: Very quiet place in an optimal location that is near highways, restaurants, hotspots, stores and much more. Rare interactions with neighbors and great amenities in each unit and property. Convenient door package delivery and valet trash. Community is usually never loud only on rare occasion when a tenant entertains in the courtyard. New Property Manager and Maintenance crew are very accommodating.

PRO/CON: Units are pretty much sound proof and has limited noise from other units with the … EXCEPTION of unit 201. This is a 2/2 - B1 style unit 1026 sf and is located directly above the gym that was not designed to factor sound absorption of weights crashing onto concrete floors. Disrupting sleep frighteningly at any given hour of late night or early morning but pretty much 24/7. This unit should be a Model and not rented much less above premium cost that rises annually. Also, an exit door at the end of the gym corridor on the ground floor, abruptly closes around the clock which sound also transfers through the unit above.

CONS: Since Management change, security presence has declined drastically and is almost nonexistent at times of service. The pool courtyard is nice upon initial viewing until you move in and realize it’s fish bowl living and is the view of every tenant located within the courtyard. Because if this hardly anyone ever is out enjoying their patio. This configuration also minimizes much natural light in the units and interior light fixtures are needed more times than not. Interior corridors are cleaned regularly but poor choice in recently replaced carpet tile selection makes hallways look very dirty since soiled pieces aren’t shampooed nor replaced.

OVERVIEW: All-in-all, nice place with various things to be considered for a better living experience. Be sure not to take a unit near the arched way exits or above the gym. Read More