Katy, TX real estate guide.

Katy questions

What buyers ask about Katy.

• How do I check school assignments in Katy?

  Confirm the district and assigned campuses for the exact address directly with the district. Community names do not establish attendance zones. Review campus information at txschools.gov and ask about proposed boundary changes.
• How much does a home cost in Katy, TX?

  Prices vary by community, home age, and whether you buy resale or new construction. Established communities like Cinco Ranch and newer ones like Cane Island span a wide range, so an area-wide figure says little about a given home. Ask CGP for a current comparative market analysis on the community you're considering to see today's range.
• What's the realistic commute from Katy to Houston?

  I-10 (the Katy Freeway) is the main route downtown, with the Westpark Tollway a common faster alternative for many submarkets. Many residents work in the Energy Corridor and skip the longer downtown drive. At rush hour, downtown can run 35–60 minutes depending on which part of Katy you're in.
• Is Cinco Ranch or Cane Island better?

  Cinco Ranch is the established, largely built-out master-planned community with mature amenities and a deep resale inventory; Cane Island is newer, lake-centered, and heavier on new construction. The trade-off is established-and-mature versus new-build-with-warranty. School zoning differs by exact address, so check the attendance zone, not just the community name.
• Do homes in Katy flood?

  Parts of Katy saw flooding during Hurricane Harvey, including some areas affected by Barker Reservoir operations. Flood-zone status varies street by street, even within the same community. Always pull the address-specific FEMA flood map and ask about Harvey water levels before committing.
• How do MUD taxes work in Katy's master-planned communities?

  Most Katy master-planned communities sit in Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs), which add a separate line to your property tax to fund water, drainage, and roads. MUD rates vary materially between communities, and Katy spans both Katy ISD and Lamar CISD tax structures. Confirm the combined effective tax rate for your specific address — it matters more than purchase price alone.