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Monthly Rent
$3,270 - $4,020
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Bedrooms
2 - 3 bd
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Bathrooms
2 ba
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Square Feet
1,123 - 1,380 sq ft
Pricing & Floor Plans
About Tradition
Welcome to The Tradition. What to mention first, location, amenities, or service? You'll love our great Coastal North County location, near Palomar Airport, La Costa Resort, Four Seasons Resort Aviara, Carlsbad State Beach and only minutes to Camp Pendleton, Del Mar, and Downtown San Diego! The Tradition was designed to please. Here craftsmanship and attention to detail blend harmoniously with 21st century technology. Our floor plans are large, thoughtfully laid-out and filled with custom details. And what about service? Well frankly, it just can't be beat. Come by and check us out, or send in our online guest card to schedule a private tour, at your convenience. Our staff would love to introduce themselves and help you select the prefect new apartment home, today!
Tradition is an apartment community located in San Diego County and the 92011 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Carlsbad Unified attendance zone.
Unique Features
- 9ft Ceilings
- Kitchen Backsplash*
- 9-Foot Ceilings
- Breakfast Bar*
- Full-Size Washer/Dryer
- Vinyl Flooring
- Detached Garages
- Double Sink Vanity
- Hard Surface CounterTops
- Oversized Tubs
- Pool Cabanas & Outdoor Seating
- *In Select Units
- BBQ/Picnic Area
- Exquisite Landscaping
- Vinyl Plank Flooring*
- Central Air/Heat
- Crown Molding
- Ocean or Canyon Views
- Online Rental Payments and Service Requests
- All Corner Apartment Homes
- On-site Management And Maintenance
- Spacious Patios / Balconies With Extra Storage
- White Shaker Cabinets*
- Double Vanity Sink
- Fireplace*
- Quartz Counters*
- Stainless Steel Appliances*
- USB Outlets*
- Walk-in Closets
- White Cabinets*
- Bright Two & Three-Bedroom Garden-Style Homes
- Courtesy Patrol
- Slate Appliances*
- Under-Cabinet Lighting*
Community Amenities
Pool
Fitness Center
Playground
Clubhouse
- Maintenance on site
- Business Center
- Clubhouse
- Walk-Up
- Fitness Center
- Spa
- Pool
- Playground
- Picnic Area
- Dog Park
Apartment Features
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
High Speed Internet Access
- High Speed Internet Access
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Ceiling Fans
- Double Vanities
- Fireplace
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen
- Range
- Vinyl Flooring
- Crown Molding
- Views
- Walk-In Closets
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
- One-Time Move-In Fees
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Application Fee$52
- Dogs Allowed
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Monthly pet rent$50
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One time Fee$0
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Weight limit60 lb
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Pet Limit2
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Restrictions:Tradition accepts a maximum of 2 animals per home. Our community requires a monthly pet rent of $50.00 per pet. We have a weight limit of 60 lbs. per animal. Some breed restrictions apply, please contact our leasing office for our complete pet policy information.
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Comments:We accept cats and dogs with breed restrictions. 2 Pets allowed with a $750 Deposit and $50/pet/mo. Pet Rent. Plase call office for more details.
- Cats Allowed
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Monthly pet rent$50
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One time Fee$0
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Weight limit60 lb
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Pet Limit2
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Restrictions:Tradition accepts a maximum of 2 animals per home. Our community requires a monthly pet rent of $50.00 per pet. We have a weight limit of 60 lbs. per animal. Some breed restrictions apply, please contact our leasing office for our complete pet policy information.
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Comments:We accept cats and dogs with breed restrictions. 2 Pets allowed with a $750 Deposit and $50/pet/mo. Pet Rent. Plase call office for more details.
- Parking
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Surface LotCovered and uncovered parking is available for an annual fee of $30.00 per vehicle. Want to keep your vehicle safe from the elements? Garages are available to rent for $150.00 per month. We'd love to answer any other questions you have! Please contact our leasing office for our complete parking policy.$30/mo
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GarageOpen Parking, with Garages available upon availability.--
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CoveredCovered and uncovered parking is available for an annual fee of $30.00 per vehicle. Want to keep your vehicle safe from the elements? Garages are available to rent for $150.00 per month. We'd love to answer any other questions you have! Please contact our leasing office for our complete parking policy.$30/mo
Details
Lease Options
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None
Property Information
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Built in 2004
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157 units/3 stories
- Maintenance on site
- Business Center
- Clubhouse
- Walk-Up
- Picnic Area
- Dog Park
- Fitness Center
- Spa
- Pool
- Playground
- 9ft Ceilings
- Kitchen Backsplash*
- 9-Foot Ceilings
- Breakfast Bar*
- Full-Size Washer/Dryer
- Vinyl Flooring
- Detached Garages
- Double Sink Vanity
- Hard Surface CounterTops
- Oversized Tubs
- Pool Cabanas & Outdoor Seating
- *In Select Units
- BBQ/Picnic Area
- Exquisite Landscaping
- Vinyl Plank Flooring*
- Central Air/Heat
- Crown Molding
- Ocean or Canyon Views
- Online Rental Payments and Service Requests
- All Corner Apartment Homes
- On-site Management And Maintenance
- Spacious Patios / Balconies With Extra Storage
- White Shaker Cabinets*
- Double Vanity Sink
- Fireplace*
- Quartz Counters*
- Stainless Steel Appliances*
- USB Outlets*
- Walk-in Closets
- White Cabinets*
- Bright Two & Three-Bedroom Garden-Style Homes
- Courtesy Patrol
- Slate Appliances*
- Under-Cabinet Lighting*
- High Speed Internet Access
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Ceiling Fans
- Double Vanities
- Fireplace
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen
- Range
- Vinyl Flooring
- Crown Molding
- Views
- Walk-In Closets
Monday | 9am - 6pm |
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Tuesday | 9am - 6pm |
Wednesday | 9am - 6pm |
Thursday | 9am - 6pm |
Friday | 9am - 6pm |
Saturday | 10am - 5pm |
Sunday | Closed |
Nicknamed “The Village by the Sea,” Carlsbad is a popular part of town for locals and visitors alike. The laid-back coastal vibe permeates throughout the entire community. Beyond the coastline, Carlsbad is a thriving city home to a diverse community. The inland area is mostly residential, filled with luxurious suburban homes, apartments, and condominiums that pair nicely with high-performing schools, golf courses, and community parks. While San Diego is about an hour away by car, many locals choose to take advantage of the Amtrak rail service to make the commute. For longer trips, McClellan-Palomar Airport sits at the center of the city, making it easy to get anywhere you need to go.
The gorgeous coastline provides opportunities for surfing, swimming, and sunbathing as well as biking, birdwatching, and hiking. In addition to the beaches, Carlsbad’s recreational options include numerous city parks, golf courses, and the wildly popular LEGOLAND California theme park.
Learn more about living in CarlsbadColleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
Drive: | 13 min | 7.3 mi | |
Drive: | 13 min | 7.4 mi | |
Drive: | 14 min | 7.6 mi | |
Drive: | 16 min | 8.7 mi |
Transportation options available in Carlsbad include Buena Creek, located 6.7 miles from Tradition. Tradition is near San Diego International, located 30.6 miles or 40 minutes away.
Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 12 min | 6.7 mi |
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Drive: | 12 min | 7.1 mi |
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Drive: | 14 min | 8.5 mi |
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Drive: | 16 min | 8.5 mi |
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Drive: | 16 min | 9.0 mi |
Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.4 mi |
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Drive: | 12 min | 7.2 mi |
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Drive: | 14 min | 7.8 mi |
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Drive: | 19 min | 11.4 mi |
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Drive: | 17 min | 11.7 mi |
Airports | Distance | ||
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Airports | Distance | ||
San Diego International
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Drive: | 40 min | 30.6 mi |
Time and distance from Tradition.
Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
Walk: | 16 min | 0.9 mi | |
Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi | |
Drive: | 3 min | 1.6 mi |
Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
Batiquitos Lagoon Nature Center
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.9 mi |
Agua Hedionda Lagoon Discovery Center
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.8 mi |
San Diego Botanic Garden
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Drive: | 11 min | 5.6 mi |
Leucadia State Beach
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Drive: | 10 min | 6.2 mi |
Moonlight State Beach
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Drive: | 12 min | 7.1 mi |
Hospitals | Distance | ||
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Hospitals | Distance | ||
Drive: | 12 min | 7.1 mi | |
Drive: | 12 min | 7.6 mi |
Military Bases | Distance | ||
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Military Bases | Distance | ||
Drive: | 39 min | 25.0 mi | |
Drive: | 42 min | 29.0 mi |
Property Ratings at Tradition
We’ve lived here a year and a half now. Everyone is extremely professional and friendly. We absolutely love living here.
Property Manager at Tradition, Responded To This Review
We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying your experience with us. It's wonderful to know that our team's professionalism and friendliness have made a positive impact. Thank you for your kind words and for choosing to make your home with us.
I have been at tradtion for over four years and the management is very nice and always helpful meantenace is very quick to respond the apartments are beautiful and they keep adding new amenities I would recommend living here it's very nice community and my neighbors are all great
Property Manager at Tradition, Responded To This Review
We're thrilled to hear that you've had a positive experience with our management and maintenance teams, and that you're enjoying the amenities and community. Your recommendation means a lot to us. Thank you for your feedback and for being a valued resident for over four years!
When you allow residents to be treated poorly, it is a direct reflection upon the company as a whole. For one to feel at home, you must feel valued and appreciated…. heard. That is no longer the sentiment for myself and many of my good neighbors. Strange that you had good admin staff and maintenance was an issue for years, and now the admin staff is off putting. Would be nice to see them working in tandem.
Property Manager at Tradition, Responded To This Review
Hello, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're sorry to hear your experience hasn't met expectations recently, and we value your input. Our goal is to create a positive and welcoming atmosphere for all residents, and we regret this hasn't been the case for you and your neighbors. Please email us at ResidentsServices@CONAM.com so we can address your concerns directly. Your satisfaction is important to us, and we’re committed to improving your experience.
Our experience here was great! Tradition is a nice community with awesome and accommodating staff. The place is nice and pretty.
Property Manager at Tradition, Responded To This Review
Hello, Thank you so much for your positive review of The Tradition! We're delighted to hear you had a great experience and that you find our community pleasant and appealing. Your compliments about our awesome and accommodating staff mean a lot to us. We strive to provide a welcoming environment and excellent service to all our residents, and we're thrilled we could contribute to your positive experience. Thank you once again for choosing The Tradition. We look forward to continuing to provide you with a wonderful living experience!
It was a good experience moving into Traditions. Office staff was very helpful and accommodating. Very friendly staff.
Property Manager at Tradition, Responded To This Review
Hello, We're delighted to hear you had a positive experience moving into Traditions! Our team strives to provide exceptional service and ensure a smooth transition for all our residents. If you ever need assistance or have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us. Thank you for your kind words and for choosing Traditions as your new home!
We have been here for a few months and absolutely love living here. We didn’t have management for a few months so it was a little different. Our new manager is amazing! He is very responsive, very nice and actual cares about the residents that live here. I saw a few reviews stating that management doesn’t care but we have not experienced that. Maintenance is amazing, very responsive and very nice. I highly recommend our property, it is a great location too. If you have an issue, tell management. But also be realistic, this is apartment living. You can hear people above you and sometimes below. Have a realistic expectation and BE NICE to management and the front office.
Property Manager at Tradition, Responded To This Review
Hello, Thank you so much for sharing your positive experiences and thoughtful insights about living at Tradition! We're thrilled to hear you've found a home you love and your time here has been enjoyable. We appreciate your understanding about the management transition period and are glad to know your new manager has made a positive impact with their responsiveness and care for the residents. It's also great to hear the maintenance team has been doing an excellent job in promptly addressing your needs. Your recommendation of our property and its convenient location means a lot to us. Your advice about open communication, realistic expectations, and being kind to our team is truly valuable. We believe fostering a respectful and collaborative relationship between residents and management enhances the overall living experience for everyone. Should you ever need assistance or have more feedback to share, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're here to ensure your time at Tradition remains exceptional. Thank you again for your kind words, and we're excited to continue providing you with a wonderful living environment!
Great location. Great apartment. Service/maintenance hasn't been great when making requests
Property Manager at Tradition, Responded To This Review
Hello, Thank you for sharing your feedback about Tradition Apartments! We're glad to hear you are pleased with our great location and the apartment itself. We apologize for any inconvenience you may have experienced with our service and maintenance when making requests. We take your comments seriously, and we're committed to improving our response times and overall service. Your satisfaction is important to us, and we want to ensure that all your needs are met promptly and efficiently. We will be working diligently to address any issues and improve our service to better meet your expectations. If you have any specific concerns or outstanding requests, please don't hesitate to reach out to our management team directly. We value your input, and your feedback will help us enhance the living experience for all our residents. Thank you for choosing Tradition Apartments as your home. We appreciate your residency and hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future. If there's anything else you'd like to discuss or if you need any assistance, please feel free to contact us. Have a great day!
Tradition is a good place to live with your family. It is a safe and has good service.
Property Manager at Tradition, Responded To This Review
Thank you very much for your wonderful review! We sincerely appreciate your feedback and hope you won't hesitate to reach out if there's anything we can do to improve things further. Thanks again and have a lovely day!
The up keep of this property is at a all time low! Dog droppings everywhere, trash over filled and disgusting overflow in the street causing a huge mice infestation in the exterior and interior of the units!
Property Manager at Tradition, Responded To This Review
We're so sorry to hear that you have not had a fully positive experience in our community and we would love to do what we can to turn things around. To kick off our improvements, it sounds like your apartment may benefit from a visit from our pest control partners - if you would like to schedule pest control, please contact our community manager directly at manager.tradition@conam.net. The rest of your notes have been elevated to our team so they can direct their efforts to the areas of the community that will have the most direct impact for residents such as yourself. We sincerely appreciate your feedback and are committed to improvement - if you have any additional questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to us and we'll be happy to pursue a resolution. Thank you and have a great day!
Tradition is one of the best places to live because is very safe and my family is very happy because it’s very close to the schools and parks.
Property Manager at Tradition, Responded To This Review
We're so happy to hear that our community's location is such a great fit for you and your family! Thank you so much for taking the time to offer us your feedback and we hope you won't hesitate to let us know if there's anything we can do to improve things further. Have a wonderful day!
Tradition is a good place to live and located in a great neighborhood, but a bit more attention to detail with regards to cleanliness would make it an outstanding place to live.
Property Manager at Tradition, Responded To This Review
Thank you for your review. If there is anything we can do to improve your experience, please reach out to the community manager, Stephanie, at (760) 740-0400.We look forward to speaking with you and hope you have a great day!
Overall Traditions has been a great experience very happy with Stephanie, Albany, Pedro, Kenny have all been so friendly and helpful with whatever we have needed! The rent is outrageous!
Property Manager at Tradition, Responded To This Review
Thank you very much for your five-star rating! We are delighted to hear that you have received excellent service from our team. We sincerely appreciate your feedback and wish you a fantastic day.
Great customer service. I had a long move and Tradition Apartments worked with me over the phone and email consistently and helped me out with any issues that came up. They worked with me closely and made me feel comfortable. After my move here, the maintenance team has been great for any minor issues.
Property Manager at Tradition, Responded To This Review
Thank you very much for your 5-star rating of our community! We sincerely appreciate your feedback and wish you a great day.
Me and my 5 roommates enjoy staying in the Tradition complex. Is a quite and safe area with nice people and nice amenities.
Property Manager at Tradition, Responded To This Review
Thank you very much for your 5-star rating of our community! We sincerely appreciate your feedback and wish you a great day.
Being part of The Tradition community for over five years has done some wonders! Living here enabled us to put what's in the best interest of our children under use by easily enrolling our child in the best and top school there is in north county, Sage Creek. The places are equipped in full with windows in the kitchen, washer and drier, and heating with air-conditioning which are rarely found all together else where. Major department and grocery stores such as Lowe's and Vons are only a walking distance, needless to speak of the new and excellent restaurants which keep on opening occasionally nearby. If you want it all, it is here and for a very reasonable price.
Beautiful place to live is nice and very good location
Property Manager at Tradition, Responded To This Review
It means a lot to us that you are recommending our community. Thank you for the wonderful review. We hope you keep enjoying Tradition Apartments for many years to come!
I have usually been more than happy with my apartment and the community. Lately, though, I have noticed more trash left lying around for days and more dog poo not picked up I feel I do my share, and Im not sure what the answer is, since residents should care about the grounds too, but it wasnt always this way. Did maintenance do more to keep it clean before?
Property Manager at Tradition, Responded To This Review
Hello! Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and outline your concerns. We will be sure to share it with the onsite team to ensure excellent service moving forward. Please feel free to reach out to the community manager, Alysha, at 760-918-9400 to address any concerns that you may have. We look forward to speaking with you and hope you have a great day!
The Tradition is great! Highly recommend choosing here to live, as its catered well to families! Very friendly and safe environment to live.
Property Manager at Tradition, Responded To This Review
Hello! Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We appreciate your feedback and hope you have a great day!
See above. Unsatisfied with move-in condition of the apartment.
Property Manager at Tradition, Responded To This Review
We're so sorry to hear that you did not have a positive move-in experience and we would love to do what we can to assist. We would like to invite you to reach out to our community manager directly at manager.tradition@conam.net. They will do everything they can to turn things around and make Tradition somewhere that you are proud to call home. Thank you so much for your feedback and we hope you have a great day!
Great location and community amenities. The Tradition isnt just an apartment, but truly a home!
Property Manager at Tradition, Responded To This Review
We're delighted to hear that you feel so at home in our wonderful community! Thank you very much for taking the time to share your feedback with us and we hope you have a fantastic day.
Tradition is a safe place for families, and provides a great sense of community. There's a great potential for long term residency. Kelsey does her best to resolve issues in accordance with residents satisfaction.
Property Manager at Tradition, Responded To This Review
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience with us! We would love the opportunity to resolve any issues you may be experiencing on account of your 3-star rating and would like to invite you to reach out to our community manager directly at manager.tradition@conam.net. We sincerely appreciate your feedback and hope to hear from you soon!
I really enjoyed the move in process it was really easy and the staff was so kind and helpful I love my apartment everything about is great And the meantance people are very polite and quick to respond
I really like the community here. The staff are helpful, nice and easy going. Can't complain about anything.
An outstanding community does exist and it exists here. This beautiful place has an excellent landscape structure with an unusual and fascinating blend of tall charming pine trees and pure green areas. It is the place for anyone who is looking for being around an awesome staff and great neighbors.
Property Manager at Tradition, Responded To This Review
We're delighted to hear that you have had such a positive experience, thank you so much for being a valued resident and for sharing such kind words with us. We sincerely appreciate the time you took to provide us with your feedback and we hope you have a great day!
Ive lived at tradition for over a year now. The apartment has spacious bedrooms, larger sized bathrooms, nice walk-in closets, gorgeous balcony view, a nice pool, its very clean and landscaping is always kept up well. The ladies in the office are very friendly and prompt with call returns.
Location & Community maintenance.
I have lived at tradition for almost 15 months. At first the experience was a very positive one. I chose this unit for the quiet location and amazing view. Its very spacious with ample storage space and open concept. However, in the last few months there has been a problem with a group of children fighting, swearing and beating each other up while playing football on the grassy area directly below my balcony. Im located in a type of alcove, so it all echos loudly. The football has repeatedly hit cars in the parking lot. The grass is now destroyed since it rained recently and there is mud all over the sidewalk area. I have brought this up with staff and on two seperate occasions the group were told to be respectful of home owners and left. However, I have been informed now that nothing can be done about this and they are allowed to play there anytime and have been informed staff are not babysitters and need to avoid any legal matters from parents ..... Im not so sure I can tolerate the noise, swearing and fighting in such a small echoing space ..... this is really discouraging. Ive been informed this isnt a 55 plus community, I understand that, but its sad to see the landscape ripped up and hear all the fighting. I was hoping to resign a lease to stay here longer. Im just not sure if I can tolerate the noise and feel I have no rights as a good tenant to fix this problem.
My family is happy to live here
Tradition is a great community complex! The staff truly cares about us as residents and work hard to make sure we are pleased! Im thankful to have a staff that I can trust to take care of any issues that my family and I may need. The amenities here are great, clean and an excellent benefit. A personal favorite of mine is seeing the sunsets from our patio! I would recommend Tradition Apartments - I am confident that you will have the same positive experience that I have! Bob P.
Very nice and responsible team that makes living here a great experience
The gals in the office, Kelsey and Karina, have been very friendly and helpful. Weve been here under 6 months and its been a enjoyable experience so far.
My wife and I have been living at The Tradition for almost a year. The entire community is well maintained and landscaped, with ample parking. Top quality management staff on site and responsive maintenance team.
Tradition management service has been improved for last few months under new management. Kudos to the new team, really appreciate their professionalism and services to residents.
A Beautiful property with a view! Wonderfully landscaped
Unfortunately I have to say this was a bad place from the start. Things not working or falling apart on the day we moved in. Cheap carpet, cabinets, bad installation of flooring, etc. etc. Maintenance staff is friendly and they try but are not well educated or trained. The office staff has had a high turnover rate and most are rude and unpleasant to talk to.
Staff is friendly and helpful. They accommodate requests in a timely fashion. The apartments are spacious and close to everything.
Is very nice place to live
The staff at the traditions apartments are some of the most kind and caring people in a large apartment community. They treat you like family and will stop and ask you how your day is going. Not just saying it as in passing but genuinely will listen and care about all their residents.
I would love it here and never leave if it was non-smoking.I am so sad that I can no longer have my windows open at night because the people on the 1st floor smoke out on their balcony. I would only recommend this community to someone who also smoked, since the 2nd hand smoke might not bother them as much.
Good experience when visiting the Tradition apartments. Friendly staff and good amenitioes
Tradition Photos
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Tradition
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Map Image of the Property
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Clubhouse
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2 BR, 2 BA - 1123 SF
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2 BR, 2 BA - 1123 SF
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2 BR, 2 BA - 1123 SF
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2 BR, 2 BA - 1123 SF
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2 BR, 2 BA - 1123 SF
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2 BR, 2 BA - 1123 SF
Models
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2 Bedrooms
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3 Bedrooms
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3 Bedrooms
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