Greater Katy · Elyson
Elyson, Katy.
Elyson is the Newland-built master-planned community transforming Katy's 77493 side, with fresh new construction, a nature-led plan and Katy ISD schools. This guide covers 2026 prices, the Harris County tax picture, what is active on Zillow, and the highlights putting Elyson on so many new-home tours.
- $290K–$1M
- approximate range, November 2026 public sources
- ~$470–510K
- typical median sale to list, November 2026
- ~166–305
- active homes, November 2026, varies by source
Community Overview
Katy's biggest new-construction story.
Elyson sits on thousands of acres northwest of the Grand Parkway and I-10 interchange, and it has grown into one of the area's highest-volume new-home communities, with national builders releasing phases year after year. Its plan is deliberately nature-first: creeks, preserved trees and trails run through the neighborhoods, and the amenity campus keeps growing as the community fills in.
Because it is new, the housing is almost entirely contemporary: open plans, energy-efficient builds and price points that start near the mid-$200s and climb past $1.3 million for the largest estate plans. Most of the community sits in Harris County with a Katy mailing address and Katy ISD schools, which makes it a popular answer for families who want new construction on that side of town.
At a glance
- Northwest of the Grand Parkway and I-10, ZIP 77493.
- Aggressive new-construction pipeline from multiple national builders.
- Katy ISD schools serve the community.
- Creeks, greenbelts and trails threaded through every phase.
- Most homes under the Harris County Appraisal District.
Market at a Glance
Elyson market at a glance, early November 2026
Approximate ranges from public sources including Homes.com, HAR.com and TexasRealEstateSource, compiled as of November 5, 2026. New phases keep shifting the active inventory.
These market figures are public snapshots refreshed monthly by Sharcom Realty Group and dated with their as-of date.
Typical range
$290K–$1M
Resales and new homes run from about $290,000 (entry townhomes and small builder plans) up to about $995,000-$1 million, with most 3-5 bedroom single-family homes listing in the $340,000-$600,000 band and larger homes up into the $800,000s.
Typical median
~$470–510K
Homes.com's neighborhood median home price runs about $509,900 with a median sale near $469,640, The Kinne Group's September 2026 tracker put the median list near $472,445, and Zachre Group's data through August 31, 2026 showed a median sold price near $470,315 across 404 sales.
Active inventory
~166–305
HAR.com's master-planned page shows about 305 Elyson homes for sale in late 2026 and its price-trends page about 251, brokerage feeds about 166 (The Kinne Group, Sep 2026), and Homes.com about 101; new releases keep the inventory large.
Snapshot Active listings, as of November 5, 2026
Several hundred Elyson homes were listed in early November 2026
Release phases keep the active list large and constantly changing, and source counts range from about 101 to 305. Zillow tracks it daily, and Sharcom Realty Group does not claim live MLS data on this page, so Zillow's Elyson search is the authoritative current view.
The Cost Side
Property taxes in Elyson
Elyson sits in unincorporated Harris County with no city tax, so the bill comes from Harris County, Katy ISD and the community's MUDs, plus the Waller-Harris ESD 200 that covers fire and EMS. Rates are in dollars per $100 of assessed value.
| Taxing entity | Approximate rate (per $100) | Notes and as-of |
|---|---|---|
| City | None | Elyson is unincorporated Harris County with a Katy mailing address; no city tax. |
| Harris County | $0.41750 | Tax year 2026 adopted general-fund rate; the county's combined tax year 2026 rate across all levies is about $0.6715 per $100 (up from about $0.62 the prior year). |
| Katy ISD | $1.1171 | FY 2026-27 rate (M&O $0.7271 plus I&S $0.3900), held flat again by the Katy ISD board. |
The community's MUDs and the Waller-Harris ESD 200 add to the total bill on top of the rates above. Rates are approximate statutory rates from public sources as of November 5, 2026; verify the exact rate for a specific address with the Harris County Appraisal District.
Local Highlights
Why Elyson leads the new-build conversation
New-home frontier
Elyson is one of Katy's largest active new-construction communities, with builders releasing fresh phases regularly across a wide range of plans.
A nature-led plan
The community plan preserves creeks, native trees and greenbelts, with trails and outdoor spaces threaded through every phase.
Amenity campus
Pools, play areas, dog parks and a future amenity center anchor Elyson's resident life, alongside parks and sports fields.
Katy ISD schools
Elyson is served by Katy ISD, a primary draw for families moving to the 77493 side of town.
Grand Parkway access
The community sits northwest of the Grand Parkway and I-10 interchange, keeping Houston's Energy Corridor practical.
Katy conveniences
Old Katy's dining, the LaCenterra district and new retail along the Grand Parkway are minutes away.
Exploring nearby communities? See Cane Island, Sunterra, Grand Lakes and Cinco Ranch, or start from the full Katy guide.
What to Do Nearby
Katy's favorite stops near Elyson
Elyson's 77493 location puts Katy's best-known parks, festivals and shopping within easy reach, alongside the community's own lakes and trails. These are the outings Sharcom's clients ask about most, each linked to its official site.
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Mary Jo Peckham Park
A favorite Harris County park with a fishing lake, mini-golf and disc golf, close to Elyson.
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Katy Heritage Museum
Local history, artifacts and museum programs run by the City of Katy.
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LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch
Katy's walkable shopping and dining district with events throughout the year.
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Katy Sip N Stroll
Katy's downtown evening stroll returns Sat Nov 7, 2026 (6-9 p.m.) at The ARK by Norris; the 32nd edition, themed Let's Glow!, is presented by Kroger.
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Katy Mills
A major outlet and entertainment mall with dining, theaters and family attractions.
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No Label Brewing Co.
Local craft beer in Old Katy, a favorite stop after a day in town.
Exploring other Katy communities? See Cane Island, Sunterra and Cinco Ranch.
Keep Exploring
Explore more Katy-area communities.
Compare Elyson with the other Katy-area communities Sharcom covers in depth, or jump to the Katy guides, the buyer and seller resources, and the latest Houston and Katy market reading.
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