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Greater Katy

Katy's Local Experts ZIPs 77449 · 77450 · 77493 · 77494

Greater Katy Neighborhoods and Communities.

Sharcom Realty Group is the local expert across Greater Katy. This guide organizes the neighborhoods and communities behind the four Katy ZIP codes: 77449, 77450, 77493 and 77494, from the oldest Katy addresses to the newest master-planned sections, and it adds the property tax picture, the market snapshot and the best of what there is to do around town. Whatever community you are considering, Sharon Yeary and her team can show you what it is really like to live there, block by block.

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The Short Answer

Looking for a great Realtor in Katy, Texas?

Yes. Sharon Yeary is an Associate Broker with eXp Realty and the owner of Sharcom Realty Group, and she is a top Realtor serving Katy, Texas and the greater Houston area. Her local expertise spans the Greater Katy communities covered on this page, including Cinco Ranch, Cane Island, Grand Lakes, Firethorne, Elyson, Cross Creek Ranch, Fulshear and many more, so she knows each one block by block. She helps buyers and sellers alike, from first homes to luxury estates and senior transitions, with the same high-integrity, full-service approach. Reach her directly at (832) 388-9945, Sharon@SharcomRealtyGroup.com, or visit SharcomRealtyGroup.com to get started.

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Start with a question

Which Katy neighborhood should you call home?

Tell Sharon's team which community you are considering, whether you are buying, selling or relocating, and they will come back with specific, local answers. The form goes straight to the Sharcom Realty Group office.

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Featured Community Guides

Eight communities, covered in depth with live Zillow snapshots.

New to Katy? Start with the Katy Neighborhood Guide for the schools, communities, and commute overview, then dig into the dedicated community pages below. Each guide carries a community overview, a dated early-November 2026 price range, its tax picture and a direct link to the active listings on Zillow. The full neighborhood name lists by ZIP stay right below.

Cane Island

Newest Katy community at I-10 and the Grand Parkway, ZIP 77493.

Read the guide Active listings on Zillow

Cinco Ranch

Katy's benchmark master-planned community, ZIPs 77450 and 77494.

Read the guide Active listings on Zillow

Cross Creek Ranch

Lake-first Fulshear community, ZIPs 77441 and 77494.

Read the guide Active listings on Zillow

Elyson

New-home frontier on Katy's 77493 side.

Read the guide Active listings on Zillow

Firethorne

Wooded 77494 community with Katy ISD schools.

Read the guide Active listings on Zillow

Grand Lakes

Lakeside living across ZIPs 77450 and 77494.

Read the guide Active listings on Zillow

Seven Meadows

Golf-course community around Meadowbrook Farms, ZIP 77494.

Read the guide Active listings on Zillow

Sunterra

Accessible new community on the Harris-Waller line, ZIP 77493.

Read the guide Active listings on Zillow

The Directory

Katy Neighborhoods by ZIP

Katy's neighborhoods are usually searched by ZIP code, because each ZIP holds a different mix of ages, styles and price points. The groups below follow the Katy subdivision directory published by VIP Real Estate, which corroborates the four-ZIP breakdown, and the spelling of every name matches its subdivision filing. Each ZIP group carries an approximate price range and a property tax note, both compiled from public sources and re-verified as of November 5, 2026.

Katy 77449 Neighborhoods

ZIP 77449

Katy's eastern ZIP, with many long-established neighborhoods and easy access to the Katy Freeway corridor.

Price range (early November 2026): roughly $250K-$350K typical, with the median list near $290K and the median closed sale near $275K per Resideline's October 2026 update (about 236 active listings); RealtyTrac's September snapshot showed about 1,780 homes for sale in the ZIP with a $285K median list.
Tax note: unincorporated Harris County ($0.41750 general fund, tax year 2026; combined county total about $0.6715) with no city tax, mostly Katy ISD ($1.1171); some sections fall to Cypress-Fairbanks ISD ($1.0669). MUDs add to the total.

Katy 77450 Neighborhoods

ZIP 77450

Central Katy, home to Cinco Ranch, Grand Lakes, Nottingham Country and many of the names buyers search first.

Price range (early November 2026): roughly $380K-$445K median for the ZIP depending on the tracker (median list about $385K and median sold about $395K per RealtyTrac's September snapshot, with Redfin's three-month median sale near $419K and HAR.com counting about 276-299 active listings in October 2026), with Cinco Ranch sections widely cited near $525K-$580K and estate homes well above.
Tax note: no city tax; portions in Harris County ($0.41750 general fund, tax year 2026) and Fort Bend County ($0.407, FY 2026-27), with Katy ISD ($1.1171). MUDs add to the total.

Kelliwood Neighborhoods

West Katy

Kelliwood is not one subdivision but a collection of separate neighborhoods and sections in west Katy, each with its own name and its own character.

Price range (early November 2026): roughly $415K-$1.8M across the Kelliwood sections, with typical medians near $575K-$580K; Lakes of Buckingham listings run about $780K-$1.25M.
Tax note: unincorporated Harris County ($0.41750 general fund, tax year 2026) with Katy ISD ($1.1171); no city tax. MUDs add to the total.

Katy 77493 Neighborhoods

ZIP 77493

Katy's northern ZIP, with newer lakeside communities and master-planned developments around the city's namesake.

Price range (early November 2026): roughly $300K-$450K typical, with RealtyTrac's September 2026 snapshot showing about 1,767 homes for sale at a $375K median list and $369K median sold, and a 12-month median near $335K per Zachre Group; Cane Island's median list ran near $575K in an Oct 15, 2026 snapshot, plus a few estate listings above $1M.
Tax note: no city tax for unincorporated sections; homes inside the Katy city limits carry the City of Katy rate ($0.42, FY 2026-27). Counties are a mix of Harris ($0.41750 general fund, tax year 2026) and Waller ($0.5585, 2026 adopted), with Katy ISD ($1.1171). MUDs add to the total.

Cane Island is one of the principal master-planned communities located within or immediately associated with the City of Katy. See the Cane Island entry on Wikipedia .

Katy 77494 Neighborhoods

ZIP 77494

Greater Katy's westernmost ZIP and one of its largest, holding Seven Meadows, Firethorne, Pine Mill Ranch and dozens of newer communities.

Price range (early November 2026): roughly $400K-$700K typical, with the median asking near $475K and the median closed sale near $480K per Resideline's October 2026 update (about 284 active listings), and a 12-month median near $500K per Zachre Group; luxury sections reach $1M-$2.6M.
Tax note: mostly unincorporated Fort Bend County ($0.407, FY 2026-27) with no city tax; a minority of sections in Harris County ($0.41750 general fund, tax year 2026). Katy ISD ($1.1171) serves most of the ZIP, with Lamar CISD ($1.1469) on the Fulshear edge. MUDs add to the total.

Major Cinco Ranch Villages

Master-Planned

Cinco Ranch is enormous, so buyers often search by its individual village names instead. Each village has its own builders, its own architecture and its own feel.

Price range (early November 2026): roughly $275K-$2.65M across the villages, with typical median list prices near $525K-$580K.
Tax note: no city tax; portions in Fort Bend County ($0.407, FY 2026-27) and Harris County ($0.41750 general fund, tax year 2026), with Katy ISD ($1.1171). MUDs add to the total.

Important Greater Katy-Area Communities With Non-Katy Mailing Addresses

Fulshear · Richmond · Brookshire

These communities are routinely included in Katy-area searches even though their mailing addresses say Fulshear, Richmond, Brookshire or another municipality. They sit minutes from Katy and belong in the same conversation.

Price range (early November 2026): varies widely by community: Cross Creek Ranch single-family homes typically from about $450K-$900K with medians near $550K-$620K (HAR.com's overall median list about $550K-$600K and master-planned count near 157, Homes.com's 12-month median sale near $580K, Redfin's median sale near $596K up about 9.4% year over year), with section medians near $439K at Bonterra, $550K at Creek Falls and $600K at Creek Bend, Weston Lakes and Fulbrook from the $450Ks up in newer sections, with estate homes to $2M+.
Tax note: Fort Bend County ($0.407, FY 2026-27) for most, with Katy ISD ($1.1171) on the east side of Cross Creek Ranch and Lamar CISD ($1.1469) west; sections inside Fulshear city limits add the City of Fulshear rate ($0.1679, FY 2026-27). MUDs add to the total.

This four-ZIP directory corroborates the Katy subdivision directory published by VIP Real Estate . Buying or selling in any of these communities? The shortest path is a conversation with the Sharcom team, who work Greater Katy day in and day out.

Beyond the Listings

What to Do in Katy

A helpful local guide to the attractions, parks and dining that make Katy and its neighbors in Fulshear and Cypress feel like home, compiled from current local sources and visitor guides.

Popular Attractions

  • Mary Jo Peckham Park A favorite family park in north Katy with a fishing lake, mini-golf and disc golf on 40-plus acres.
  • LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch Katy's walkable shopping and dining district, home to a Sunday farmers market at Heritage Square and year-round events.
  • Katy Home For The Holidays Gift Market Katy's annual holiday gift market returns Fri Nov 20 to Sun Nov 22, 2026 at the Merrell Center, with dozens of local vendors selling handcrafted goods, decor, boutique clothing and more.
  • Katy YMCA Turkey Dash The Katy YMCAs' Thanksgiving morning race on Thurs Nov 26, 2026: a 10K, 5K and 1-mile family run starting at the Monty Ballard YMCA at Cinco Ranch, 22807 Westheimer Pkwy, benefitting YMCA scholarships.
  • The Light Park in Katy Katy's drive-through synchronized holiday light show at 555 Katy Fort Bend Road, running Fri Nov 6, 2026 through Sun Jan 3, 2027; weekday and weekend admission by vehicle.
  • Katy Sip N Stroll Katy's year-end 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.
  • LaCenterra Tree Lighting Festival The free holiday kickoff at LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch on Fri Nov 20, 2026, with a 51-foot Christmas tree lighting, snow globes, Santa, live holiday music and a vendor marketplace.
  • Katy Nutcracker Exchange and Christmas Tree Lighting Katy's downtown holiday kickoff on Sat Dec 5, 2026 at Historic Town Square (904 Avenue C), combining the city's Christmas tree lighting with the Nutcracker Exchange, a city of Katy event.
  • Christmas at the Park A family holiday celebration on Sat Dec 12, 2026 at 6 p.m. at 5990 George Bush Dr, with lights, music and seasonal activities.
  • Katy Mills A major outlet and entertainment mall with dining, theaters and attractions.
  • No Label Brewing Co. A popular brewery in Old Katy serving local craft beer.
  • Old Katy Farmers Market A Saturday market (9 a.m.-1 p.m.) at 5339 E Third St in Old Katy, steps from No Label Brewing.
  • Andretti Indoor Karting & Games Karting, arcade games and events for the whole family on the Grand Parkway.

Parks and Trails

Katy and Cypress are known for big, well-kept parks. Popular stops include:

  • Katy City Park (Franz Road)
  • Exploration Park
  • Willow Fork Park
  • Central Green Park
  • Rick Rice Park
  • Mason Creek Hike and Bike Trail

The HAR.com local guide to the best parks in Katy and Cypress is a good deeper read for families choosing a section of town.

Dining Highlights

In Katy, favorites include Pearl and Vine, Antonia's Ristorante, Texas Tradition, Gringo's Mexican Kitchen, Adriatic Cafe Italian Grill, Phat Eatery, Perry's Steakhouse and the dining districts at LaCenterra and Katy Mills. These Katy-area stops have their own sites, all active as of November 2026:

In nearby Fulshear and Cypress:

Cypress standouts include Dario's Steakhouse and Seafood, Alicia's Mexican Grille and Gringo's Mexican Kitchen.

Where the Market Stands

Greater Katy Housing Market Snapshot

A dated summary of the Greater Katy housing market from public web sources, compiled as of November 5, 2026. Figures come from different trackers with different reporting windows, so medians can differ slightly across sources.

Katy citywide median sold

$330K-$350K

Zillow's average home value about $330,400 (down 3.2% YoY, Sep 30 2026); Redfin's median sale about $342K (three months ending September, up about 0.5% YoY); HAR.com's mid-October 2026 pull put the citywide median sale at $349,900 with its September table at $334,900; ZIP medians run from about $270K (77449) to $500K (77494) in HAR MLS-based 12-month data through mid-October 2026.

Days on market

25-51

HAR.com's Oct 17, 2026 Katy pull showed a median 25 days to contract (its September table: 32 days on market); Redfin citywide homes sit about 51 days on market, and Katy-Southwest ran about 39 average DOM in October 2026. ZIP and community medians vary widely, from the mid-30s in fast-moving sections to about 88 days for 77494's median active-listing age.

Median list price

$360K-$390K

HAR.com's Nov 2026 citywide pull put the average home price at about $439,626 with about 3,195 homes for sale; Zillow's median list sits about $359,700 (Sep 30, 2026), while the 77450 ZIP median list ran about $385,000 in September-October data, with 77449 near $290K, 77493 near $375K and 77494 near $475K.

Inventory trend

Elevated

Katy inventory keeps running near six-year highs through late 2026 with a balanced-to-slightly-buyer-friendly market; HAR.com carried about 3,309 Katy listings citywide in October 2026 (about 3,195 in its November 2026 pull, with about 2,556 active single-family in a mid-October snapshot), and Katy-Southwest ran about 4.9 months of supply.

By the numbers

  • 77449: median list near $290K and median closed sale near $275K in Resideline's October 2026 update with about 236 active listings, about 1,780 for sale per RealtyTrac's September snapshot, and a 12-month median near $270K in HAR MLS-based data.
  • 77450: the most competitive Katy ZIP; HAR.com counted about 276 active listings in October 2026, with a ZIP-wide median list about $385K and median sold about $395K per RealtyTrac's September snapshot, while Cinco Ranch's median list was about $525K in an Oct 18, 2026 listing snapshot and Redfin's three-month community-level median sale about $530K.
  • 77493: new-construction-heavy; RealtyTrac's September 2026 snapshot showed a $375K median list and $369K median sold with about 1,767 homes for sale, the 12-month median near $335K per Zachre Group and HAR MLS-based data, Cane Island's median list near $575K (Oct 15) and Sunterra's near $331K-$340K in October.
  • 77494: median asking near $475K and median closed sale near $480K in Resideline's October 2026 update with about 284 active listings, the 12-month median near $500K per Zachre Group and HAR MLS-based data, and more time on market.

Notable trends

  • Inventory stays elevated: Katy inventory has run near six-year highs through 2026, and HAR.com carried about 3,309 active Katy listings citywide in its October 2026 profile (about 3,195 in its November 2026 pull), with about 2,556 active single-family homes in a mid-October snapshot.
  • The market sits balanced to slightly buyer-friendly rather than seller-favoring, with days on market up from the 2021-22 pace, Katy-Southwest at about 4.9 months of supply, and more negotiating room for buyers in most Katy ZIPs.
  • Sellers are increasingly offering concessions such as closing-cost credits, rate buydowns and repairs.
  • Price performance is split: most ZIPs are roughly flat to modestly lower year over year, while the citywide median holds about even (Redfin up about 0.5%; Zillow's value metric down about 3.2%).

Data from public market trackers including Redfin, HAR.com, Resideline, RealtyTrac, Zachre Group, Orchard, Zillow and local MLS reporting, re-verified as of November 5, 2026; figures vary by tracker and reporting window.

Keep Exploring

Explore more of the Katy market.

Dive into the dedicated community guides, browse the Katy and Houston area guides, or jump to the buyer and seller resources and the latest market reading.

Featured Community Guides

Area Guides & Market Info

Buyer & Seller Resources

Related Reading

Talk to Sharon

Looking for a home in any of these communities?

Sharon Yeary and the Sharcom Realty Group team know Greater Katy the way locals do: which village has the busier roads, which section turns fastest, and where the best value hides. Reach out for homes for sale in any of these communities, and get honest, local answers about what a home is worth and how to act when the right one appears.

Sharon Yeary, Associate Broker with eXp Realty

Sharon Yeary

Associate Broker with eXp Realty

Texas real estate experience, with team expertise across every Katy ZIP and the communities around it.

Call Sharon (832) 388-9945 Email Sharon Sharonyeary@gmail.com

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