Cumby Group develops, builds, sells, leases, and manages multifamily and single-family real-estate projects in Texas, focusing on Austin and surrounding communities. Its luxury residences and custom homes serve buyers, renters, and investors through integrated development and construction services and management.
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AI-researched delivery record, not yet confirmed by the developer. Dates may be approximate; original sources are linked.
AI research over published reviews and resident comments. Scores are a model’s reading of opinion, not figures stated on a page, and nothing here feeds any number above it. The links under each block are the pages that research says it used. Based on available resident reviews of covered buildings. These are reported experiences, not independent building inspections, and may not represent all residents or properties.
| Project | Overall | Structure & systems | Management & living |
|---|---|---|---|
| The BraxtonBrentwood, Austin54 units | 9.8/ 10 | 8.5/ 10 | 9.8/ 10 |
Google’s 4.9/5 building rating from 74 reviews sets the level and converts to 9.7/10 under the specified curve. The written evidence is mostly favorable on staff, cleanliness, maintenance response, safety and community atmosphere, with one dated management/maintenance complaint and one isolated noise observation; no competing platform with at least 10 reviews materially disagrees. | |||
Residents described the apartment finishings and appliances as “impressive,” with a “beautiful and spacious” bathroom and well-equipped kitchen. A short-stay reviewer’s qualification was that they could “hear every step my upstairs neighbor made,” while an Apartments.com resident reported “unfinished maintenance” and “broken appliances”; these are isolated reports rather than a published structural rating. | Published resident feedback is strongly positive: one review calls the community “small, quiet, and respectful,” while another says staff “truly care and prioritize when you have an issue.” The principal counterpoint, published March 21, 2024, says management ignored calls for weeks or months concerning “rent overcharges, unfinished maintenance, broken appliances, etc.”; the older December 2019 review said the rooftop pool was still being finished, so that statement is historical rather than current evidence. | ||
| The Grange at WestgateAustin48 units | 8.2/ 10 | —/ 10 | 7.5/ 10 |
The building-specific Google-linked aggregate reproduced by Birdeye is 5/5 from 5 reviews, which converts to 10/10 on the stated curve. Because the anchor has fewer than 10 reviews, the rules require keeping the result within one point of 6.5; the resulting evidence-limited overall and living score is 7.5, with no structure score because no review-based physical-condition evidence was published. | |||
no notes returned no links returned | The published building material describes a gated community with a resort-style pool, BBQ area and dog park, and listings emphasize walking access to Central Market, restaurants, cinemas and transit. The only building-specific review evidence located is the Google-linked aggregate reproduced by Birdeye: “5.0” from “5 reviews”; no individual operational comments were available to quote, so management speed, staff attitude and upkeep remain unverified. | ||
| The Emma BrowningAustin146 units | 8.1/ 10 | 7.0/ 10 RentCafe 4/5, 5/5 · 1 review · rentcafe.com Combined from 2 published figures on 1 platform, weighted by review count, adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint where reviews are few: 7. | 5.8/ 10 RentCafe 4/5, 1/5, 2/5, 3/5 · 1 review · rentcafe.com VeryApt 9/10, 8/10, 6/10, 6/10, 6/10 · 1 review · veryapt.com Combined from 9 published figures on 2 platforms, weighted by review count, adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint where reviews are few: 5.8. |
Google Reviews/Maps provides the largest published review base located: 4.2/5 from 75 reviews, which converts to 7.8 before commentary. The available commentary is predominantly positive about staff, maintenance, events and the modern product, but the opening-period move-in and completion problems are material historical evidence; the score is therefore 8.1 overall, while structure is held at 6.5 because physical-systems evidence is sparse and concentrated in the opening period. | |||
The available infrastructure feedback is concentrated in the opening period: one RentCafe resident reported that “trash chutes didn’t work,” window screens and pool furniture were missing, and the parking garage needed work; the same review criticized the $65 smart-tech/Wi-Fi package. VeryApt’s later review called the development new and said maintenance was “very responsive,” while the more recent reporting says those opening defects were not recurring in the latest review period; current structural evidence is therefore limited and time-sensitive. | Recent published commentary describes repeated praise for Aaron, Maryen and Janine, community events, and maintenance; one resident said Aaron helped carry heavy boxes and another said the staff were “amazing and very helpful.” The negative record is concentrated in the opening period, including a resident who said she was “homeless for 2 months” because of repeated move-in delays, while parking remains an ongoing complaint and VeryApt’s resident specifically wrote that parking “can sometimes be hard to find.” | ||
| Province TarrytownTarrytown, Austin18 units | 7.4/ 10 | —/ 10 | —/ 10 |
A 5.0/5 Google-linked rating exists, but it is based on only one review and therefore cannot be used as the anchor under the stated rules. Only one written review was read, so the minimum three-review threshold for prose-based scoring is also not met; no structure score is supported by published review evidence. | |||
no notes returned no links returned | The only accessible building-specific review was positive, with the reviewer writing “Me encanto” (“I loved it”). Property descriptions also highlight the gated setting, private garden/courtyard and outdoor entertaining areas, but these are promotional descriptions rather than resident-management evidence; the review record is therefore very thin and current operating quality remains uncertain. | ||
| The ColorfieldClarksville, Austin10 units | 6.1/ 10 | —/ 10 | 5.5/ 10 |
The Google Reviews/Maps aggregate of 3.5/5 from 55 reviews sets the level and converts to 5.5/10 under the specified curve. The recurring negative concerns the lost graffiti wall and is a minor community grievance rather than a reported operational or physical-building failure, so no additional score movement is applied; structure remains unevidenced by resident reviews. | |||
The published reporting described an “impressive concrete shell” and said the neighborhood association saw “construction quality observed from offsite,” while the city confirmed initial electrical, plumbing and mechanical inspections. The same report said the project had experienced delays and that the site appeared largely inactive during visits; this is dated construction reporting, not resident evidence of completed-building performance. | The displayed reviews praise the location, skyline views and design: one calls it “close to the CBD but without the traffic and parking congestion,” and another describes a “prime location” with “thoughtful design and curated finishes.” The two negative reviews focus on the site's cultural/community loss rather than management, security, maintenance or resident service; the current project page advertises a staffed concierge/front desk and controlled access, but those are amenities claims rather than resident reviews. |
BayBridge arranged and secured construction financing for The Emma.
RMWC originated the construction loan for The Emma.
Cumby supported the gallery relocation with cash, in-kind resources, and commissioned mural art connected to The Colorfield.
Alterstudio Architecture designed The Colorfield condos.
BayBridge Real Estate Capital today announced it secured a $37 million loan to help Cumby Group finance the construction of The Emma
The financing, arranged by BayBridge, originated from New York-based RMWC.
The financing, arranged by BayBridge, originated from New York-based RMWC.
The financing, arranged by BayBridge, originated from New York-based RMWC.
To support the new, larger HOPE Outdoor Gallery, Cumby has chipped in $20,000, and has made an in-kind contribution
To support the new, larger HOPE Outdoor Gallery, Cumby has chipped in $20,000, and has made an in-kind contribution of about $25,000 in time and resources.
Amenities at the condos, designed by Austin-based Alterstudio Architecture, include:
Amenities at the condos, designed by Austin-based Alterstudio Architecture, include:
| TAX ID | 84-4232040 IRS · US |
| United States | active 7 projects tracked |
| Residential, for sale | 5 of 7 |
| Residential, for rent | 2 of 7 |
Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Cumby Group, LLC
Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Cumby Group, LLC
Founder and Chief Executive Officer - Cumby Group, LLC (Current) May 2008 - Present
Founder and Chief Executive Officer - Cumby Group, LLC (Current) May 2008 - Present
Founder and Chief Executive Officer - Cumby Group, LLC (Current) May 2008 - Present
Vice President of People - Cumby Group, LLC (Current) Nov 2020 - Present
Vice President of People - Cumby Group, LLC (Current) Nov 2020 - Present
Vice President of People - Cumby Group, LLC (Current) Nov 2020 - Present
Vice President of People - Cumby Group, LLC (Current) Nov 2020 - Present
Vice President of People - Cumby Group, LLC (Current) Nov 2020 - Present
Melissa Brown mbrown@cumbydevelopment.com(512) 688-9611
Melissa Brown mbrown@cumbydevelopment.com(512) 688-9611
Melissa Brown, vice president of Cumby Development, says the projects should bring a variety of much-needed housing to the central-city area.
Melissa Brown, vice president of Cumby Development, says the projects should bring a variety of much-needed housing to the central-city area.
VP Business Operations/CTO - Cumby Group, LLC Sep 2017 - Jun 2021
VP Business Operations/CTO - Cumby Group, LLC Sep 2017 - Jun 2021
VP Business Operations/CTO - Cumby Group, LLC Sep 2017 - Jun 2021
VP Business Operations/CTO - Cumby Group, LLC Sep 2017 - Jun 2021
said Cumby Group’s VP of Construction Operations Sean McCaffrey.
Vice President of Operations - MidCity Homes Nov 2021 - Mar 2024
said Cumby Group’s VP of Construction Operations Sean McCaffrey.
said Cumby Group’s VP of Construction Operations Sean McCaffrey.
Steven Griessen Bent Grass Properties, LLC
Steven Griessen Bent Grass Properties, LLC
Steven Griessen Vice President Cumby Group
Steven Griessen Vice President Cumby Group
0 undated completions and 0 boundary-uncertain completions are retained but excluded from figures.
| Project | Location | Type | Units | Floors | Area | Cost | Payment plan | Launched | Construction start | Original target | Handover | Delay | Confidence | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Colorfield | Austin, United States Clarksville | residential for sale | 101 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Dec 2022 – Feb 2023 | Jan 2025 – Dec 2025 | +29.5 mo (+23.0 to +36.0) | sourced | completed |
| The Emma Browning | Austin, United States | residential for rent | 1461 | 5 | — | USD 37m construction loan | — | 2021 | 06/01/2021 | Jul 2022 | Jan 2025 – Dec 2025 | +35.5 mo (+30.0 to +41.0) | sourced | completed |
| Province Tarrytown | Austin, United States Tarrytown | residential for sale | 181 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Apr 2021 | Jan 2021 – Dec 2021 | +2.5 mo (−3.0 to +8.0) | sourced | completed |
| The Braxton | Austin, United States Brentwood | residential for rent | 541 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | Jan 2019 – Dec 2019 | Jan 2019 – Dec 2019 | 0.0 mo (−11.0 to +11.0) | sourced | completed |
| The Grange at Westgate | Austin, United States | residential for sale | 481 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Jan 2019 – Dec 2019 | — | not scorable | completed |
| J. Bouldin Residences | Austin, United States Bouldin Creek | residential for sale | 381 | — | — | — | — | 2016 | 10/18/2016 | Sep 2017 – Nov 2017 | Jan 2018 – Dec 2018 | +8.5 mo (+2.0 to +15.0) | sourced | completed |
| 1010 W. 10 | Austin, United States Old West Austin | residential for sale | 141 | — | — | — | — | 2015 | 2/1/2015 | Sep 2017 – Nov 2017 | Jan 2017 – Dec 2017 | −3.5 mo (−10.0 to +3.0) | sourced | completed |
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| Tracked since | October 10, 2026 |
| Last checked | October 16, 2026 this month |
| Profile last researched | October 16, 2026 |
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