Greater Katy · Cross Creek Ranch
Cross Creek Ranch, Fulshear.
Cross Creek Ranch is the lake-first community at Fulshear's edge, where Katy and Fulshear ZIPs meet: resort amenities, three lakes and a school choice that splits between Katy ISD and Lamar CISD. This guide covers 2026 prices, the Fort Bend tax picture, what is active on Zillow, and why this community keeps winning move-up buyers.
- $550K–$1.25M
- approximate range, 2026 public sources
- ~$549–575K
- typical median list, 2026
- ~182
- active homes tracked by HAR, 2026
Community Overview
Lakes, trails and a school choice at Fulshear's edge.
Cross Creek Ranch was one of the master-planned pioneers of the Fulshear corridor, and it shows its maturity in the details: established trees, three community lakes, resort-style amenity campuses and a clubhouse that anchors a genuine neighborhood calendar. It straddles the 77441 and 77494 ZIPs, minutes from the Grand Parkway and I-10.
The housing market here is firmly move-up. Most active listings sit between the high-$500s and the $650s, and the newer Lakes of Cross Creek Ranch sections push well past $1 million. One detail buyers often weigh carefully: the community's east side feeds Katy ISD while the west side feeds Lamar CISD, so the school assignment really does depend on the address, which is exactly the kind of thing a local broker spells out before you fall in love with a floor plan.
At a glance
- Fulshear's edge, where the 77441 and 77494 ZIPs meet.
- Three lakes, resort pools, sports fields and trails.
- East side in Katy ISD, west side in Lamar CISD.
- Most homes in the $550Ks to $650Ks, with $1M-plus lakefront sections.
- Mature trees and a country clubhouse at the community's heart.
Market at a Glance
Cross Creek Ranch market at a glance, September 2026
Approximate ranges from public sources including Movoto, HAR.com and Zillow, compiled as of September 8, 2026. Cross Creek Ranch carries a Fulshear mailing address even though it is part of the greater Katy market searches.
These market figures are public snapshots refreshed monthly by Sharcom Realty Group and dated with their as-of date.
Typical range
$550K–$1.25M
Most active listings sit between the high-$500s and about $650,000, with the Lakewood and Lakes sections running to roughly $1.1 million to $1.25 million.
Typical median list
~$549–575K
Movoto put the May 2026 median list price near $574,000, and HAR's average list price ran about $627,000 across roughly 182 homes for sale.
Deep inventory
~182
HAR tracked about 182 active Cross Creek Ranch listings in 2026, one of the larger active inventories in the Fulshear corridor.
Snapshot Active listings, as of September 8, 2026
About 180 Cross Creek Ranch homes were active in 2026
The community spans the 77441 and 77494 ZIPs, and inventory shifts daily. Sharcom Realty Group does not claim live MLS data on this page, so Zillow's Cross Creek Ranch searches are the authoritative current view.
Browse the 77441 section or the 77494 section on Zillow.
The Cost Side
Property taxes in Cross Creek Ranch
Cross Creek Ranch sits in Fort Bend County, mostly outside city limits, and its school district depends on the section: Katy ISD on the east side, Lamar CISD on the west. Rates are in dollars per $100 of assessed value.
| Taxing entity | Approximate rate (per $100) | Notes and as-of |
|---|---|---|
| City | Mostly none | Cross Creek Ranch is largely unincorporated Fort Bend County; a few sections carry the City of Fulshear rate of $0.1679 (FY 2025-26) if they sit inside city limits. |
| Fort Bend County | $0.4220 | 2024 combined rate: $0.4120 general fund plus $0.0100 drainage district. |
| Katy ISD | $1.1171 | FY 2025-26 rate; serves the community's east side. |
| Lamar CISD | $1.1469 | 2025-26 rate; serves the community's west side. |
The community's MUDs add to the total bill on top of the county and school rates above. Rates are approximate statutory rates from public sources as of September 2026; verify the exact rate for a specific address with the Fort Bend County Appraisal District.
Local Highlights
Why Cross Creek Ranch wins move-up buyers
Three lakes, resort style
Cross Creek Ranch is built around its lakes and amenity campuses, with resort pools, sports fields and miles of trails at the community's core.
Natural character
The community keeps a rural Fulshear character, with tall trees, a country clubhouse and a slower pace than the classic Katy grid.
Katy ISD and Lamar CISD
The community's east side feeds Katy ISD schools and the west side feeds Lamar CISD, so the school choice varies by section and address.
Move-up inventory
Most homes list in the $550Ks to $650Ks, with newer Lakes of Cross Creek Ranch sections averaging well over $1 million.
Fulshear's frontier
The community sits at Fulshear's edge where 77441 and 77494 meet, with the Grand Parkway and I-10 both practical.
Growing conveniences
Fulshear's newer retail and Katy's full shopping districts are both within easy reach from the community.
Exploring nearby communities? See Firethorne, Seven Meadows, Cinco Ranch and Cane Island, or start from the full Katy guide.
What to Do Nearby
Lakes, parks and Fulshear favorites around Cross Creek Ranch
Cross Creek Ranch is built around its own lakes and trails, and Fulshear's local parks and dining are close by, with Katy's biggest attractions a short drive north. These are the outings Sharcom's clients ask about most, each linked to its official site.
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Flewellen Creek Park
Cross Creek Ranch's creek-side community park with play areas and open green space.
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Adventure Island Pool
The community's resort-style water park, a summer favorite for residents.
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Dozier's BBQ and Meat Market
A Fulshear institution for barbecue and market meat, a local favorite.
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Victor's Mexican Grille
Family-run Mexican cooking in Fulshear, popular with Cross Creek residents.
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LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch
Katy's walkable shopping and dining district, a short drive north.
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Typhoon Texas Waterpark
A large seasonal outdoor water park in Katy, a favorite summer outing.
Exploring nearby communities? See Cinco Ranch, Seven Meadows and Firethorne.
Talk to Sharon
Buying or selling in Cross Creek Ranch?
The Katy ISD versus Lamar CISD question is only the first of several that change with the street in Cross Creek Ranch. Sharon Yeary has 27 years of Texas real estate experience and a team that works the Fulshear corridor daily. Tell them what you need and they will line up the right section.
Sharon Yeary
Associate Broker with eXp Realty
27 years of experience in Texas real estate, from Cross Creek Ranch lakes to guard-gated communities across Greater Houston.
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