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Katy & Sugar Land
New Home Construction Report
Written By Sheila Cox, REALTOR®
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Katy & Sugar Land New Home Construction Report
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Katy Models & New Construction Homes
If you are looking for Katy models and new construction homes, then you need to know this. Many people moving to the
Houston area decide they want to live in Sugar Land or Katy because of the great schools. However, they are often
surprised to find out that there is very limited new construction in these areas, especially Sugar Land. Sugar Land is
completely land-locked by Houston, Stafford, Missouri City, and Richmond Texas. If you want a new construction home in
that area you will probably have to live in Missouri City, in either the Riverstone or Sienna Plantation neighborhoods.
There is new construction in Imperial Sugar Land, but that neighborhood is not zoned to highly-rated schools, is next to a
chemical plant, municipal airport, and baseball stadium, and train track. There is some new construction in Riverpark,
which is zoned to poorly-rated schools.
NOTE
Richmond Texas is adjacent to Sugar Land and there are new construction homes available in Aliana and
a few other neighborhoods that I do not recommend. Aliana is adjacent to a large county dump and the
other new construction neighborhoods are not zoned to highly-rated schools.
There is a lot more new construction available in Katy, but only on the far west side or north side. The largest new
developments include:
Cross Creek Ranch (Katy schools but Fulshear, TX, address)
Tamarron
Cane Island
Firethorne
There is also a major new
development in Cypress (north
of Katy) called Bridgeland.
The following is a helpful
comparison chart to help you
compare new construction (not
resale homes) in these six new
developments (as of June 2020).
Commute times are estimates
during peak drive time. The
newer the neighborhood, the
higher the property taxes (tax
rates decrease over time). The
high end for annual HOA fees is
usually for gated, waterfront
properties. The number in
parentheses on schools is the
GreatSchools.org rating. These
numbers may fluctuate up or
down 1 pt each year. Click a
school link to see details
including demographics, stats,
and other helpful school info.
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Things change with new neighborhoods! The following information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed, and should
be independently verified.
Sienna Cross Creek
Riverstone Tamarron Cane Island Bridgeland
Plantation Ranch
Location Southwest of Southwest of Far-west Katy Far-west Katy, Northwest North of Katy,
Houston, south Houston, actually in just north of side of Katy in Cypress
of Sugar Land south of Sugar Fulshear, TX Cross Creek Texas
Land Ranch
Commute
Time to
Downtown 45 mins 47 mins 48 mins 48 mins 45 mins 46 mins
Houston
(Peak)
ZIP Code 77479 77459 77441 77494 77493 77433
Price Range $450K-$7M $287K-1.2M $2530K-1.2M $213K-485K $320K-1.4M $278K-1.1M
$624K median $444K median $442K median $296K Median $500K median $398K median
Property
2.73-3.0 2.91-3.54 3.3-3.6 3.13-3.54 3.58-3.69 3.6-3.74
Taxes
Annual HOA
$1080-$2000 $1045-1900 $1300-2925 $1250-1950 $1200-1800 $1093-1997
Fees
High Elkins (7) Ridge Point (7) Tompkins (9) Tompkins (9) Katy HS (6) Bridgeland
Schools Jordan (new) Jordan (new) (78)
Cypress
Fulshear (7) Fulshear (7) Springs (5)
Cypress Ranch
(9)
Middle First Colony Thornton Adams (new) Adams (new) Katy JH (7) Smith (10)
Schools (7) (new)
Fort Baines (7) Roberts MS Roberts MS
Settlement (10) (new) (new)
Leaman (7) Leaman (7)
Elementary Austin Parkway Leonetti (8) Campbell (new) Campbell Bryant (8) Pope (10)
Schools (9) Sienna Randolph (9) (new) Bethke (6) Postma (87)
Commonwealt Crossing (9) Lindsey (new) Wells (9)
h (10) Huggins (6)
Sullivan (10)
Golf Course
Homes Yes
Available
Waterfront
Homes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Available*
Main Pool Resort-style Resort-style Resort-style Resort-style Resort-style Resort-style
pool and pool and pool and pool and pool and pool and
waterpark waterpark waterpark waterpark waterpark waterpark
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Sienna Cross Creek
Riverstone Tamarron Cane Island Bridgeland
Plantation Ranch
Number of
2 5 3 1 1 2
Pools
Fitness
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Center
Playgrounds Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Sports Fields Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Walking
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Trails
Catch-and-
Release Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Fishing
Tennis
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Courts
Sand
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Volleyball
Dog Park Yes Yes Yes Yes
Non-
Motorized Yes Yes Yes
Boating
What’s Golf course Nature preserve Neighbor- Treehouse
Unique Sienna with hood café Park and the
Stables reforestation Conservatory Birding Tower
areas and Cane Quarter 1000 acre
“Polishing tree house nature haven
Pond” Skate Park
Amphitheatre Disc golf
Disc golf course course
Neighbor-hood
café
Observation
tower
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Sienna Cross Creek
Riverstone Tamarron Cane Island Bridgeland
Plantation Ranch
Builders Ashton Gray Chesmar Trendmaker DR Horton Coventry Beazer
Available** Darling Homes Coventry (now Tri Pointe) Gehan Homes David Chesmar
Newmark David Newmark Weekley Coventry
Sitterle Weekley Highland
Chesmar Darling
Perry Homes Highland Homes Homes
Taylor Morrison
Taylor Homes Lennar David
Morrison Jamestown David Weekley M/I Homes Weekley
Westport Estates Lennar Newmark Highland
Lennar Perry Homes Partners in Homes
M/I Homes Highland Building Lennar
Meritage Homes Perry Homes Newmark
Newmark Ravenna Partners in
Darling
Perry Homes Trendmaker Building
Homes (now
Shea Homes Village Perry Homes
Taylor
Taylor Builders Taylor
Morrison) Morrison
Morrison
Toll Brothers Avanti (by Trendmaker
Trendmaker Trendmaker) Village
Westin Village Builders Builders
Homes Partners in
Building
Website Cross Creek
Riverstone Sienna Tamarron Cane Island Bridgeland
Ranch
*Waterfront lots are very limited and may not be available in new construction lots.
**Builders can come and go quickly, so this list may not be accurate.
Do Your Research
>> Read Buying New Vs. Resale Home
>> Read What To Expect When You Buy A New Construction Home
>> Read How to Choose the Best Neighborhood
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Riverstone
Location: 18353 University Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77479 (map)
Riverstone was primarily built
between 2007 and 2020, most of the
5,400 homes (6,100 planned) in this
neighborhood are Traditional in style
with a few Mediterranean homes
mixed in. On average, these homes
are two-story homes with 4
bedrooms, 3 baths, and
approximately 3500sf with 2-car
garages, and a median lot size of
8000sf.
Riverstone is one of the newest
master-planned neighborhoods in
Sugar Land…well, technically it is
partway in Missouri City, which
borders Sugar Land on the south side
along Hwy 6. This 3,800 acre neighborhood has more than 200 acres of lakes…so waterfront homes are available.
Another 500 acres in this neighborhood are dedicated to recreational complexes, open spaces, walking trails, and parks.
Residents of Riverstone enjoy three recreation centers with swimming pools, fitness center, and waterpark, as well as
playgrounds, lighted tennis courts, and fishing pier. Plus, Riverstone has a 3.5-acre dog park. The facility has two leash-
free enclosed areas, canine obstacle courses, a pet-cleaning station and more.
The following summarizes the PROs and CONs about Riverstone.
PROs CONs
Great elementary and middle schools Elkins HS only rated a 7
Great neighborhood amenities Higher property taxes
New construction homes available Foundation fee and/or Capitalization fee charged
when you buy/sell
Beautiful neighborhood with lakes and mature High-voltage power lines in parts of neighborhood
trees
Energy-efficient homes available The subdivision Millwood had extensive flooding
during Hurricane Harvey
Dog park
Not located in a high-risk flood zone
Wide range of home styles and prices
Waterfront homes available*
*Available in resale homes, but maybe not for new construction.
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Map of Riverstone & Sienna Plantation
The following map shows how Sugar Land (green) and Missouri City (red) are adjacent to each other and how Riverstone
is partly in each. So you can live in Riverstone and have either a Missouri City or a Sugar Land address. Sienna Plantation is
entirely in Missouri City.
Both of these neighborhoods are zoned to Fort Bend ISD. The schools northeast of Hwy 6 tend to have low ratings, the
schools southwest of Hwy 6 tend to have high ratings (Greatschools.org).
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Sienna Plantation
Location: 9600 Scanlan Trace E, Missouri City, TX 77459 (map)
Sienna Plantation is a very large (10,000-acres)
master-planned community in Missouri City TX, which
is south of Sugar land along Hwy 6. Primarily built
between 1997 and now, most of the homes in this
neighborhood are Traditional or Colonial in style with
a few Mediterranean homes mixed in. On average,
these homes are two-story homes with 4 bedrooms,
3 baths, and approximately 3000sf with 2-car
garages, and a median lot size of 9000sf.
Sienna Plantation has a thriving “hometown feel”
and residents enjoy a multitude of community
events, leisure activities, resort-style community
pools and water parks, lighted tennis courts, and 160-
acre sports park. Sienna Plantation features 100 acres
of neighborhood parks, playgrounds and lakes, miles
of trails, and a wide assortment of sport leagues and
Sienna Stables for equestrians.
The following summarizes the PROs and CONs about Sienna Plantation.
PROs CONs
Great schools Schools zoning may be a problem with over-
crowding in schools (borders extremely-low rated
schools)
Great neighborhood amenities Out-of-the way location
New construction homes available Higher property taxes
Beautiful neighborhood with lakes and mature Foundation fee and/or Capitalization fee charged
trees when you buy/sell
Energy-efficient homes available Active train track runs through neighborhood
Not located in a high-risk flood zone A small portion of homes (less than 1%) did flood
during Hurricane Harvey
Wide range of home styles and prices
Waterfront homes available*
Equestrian center available
Golf-course homes available*
*Available in resale homes, but maybe not for new construction.
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Cross Creek Ranch
Location: 6450 Cross Creek Bend Ln, Fulshear, TX 77441 (map)
Cross Creek Ranch is a Johnson Development
located on the far-west side of Katy in Fort Bend
County…close to FM1093 (Westpark Tollway). In
fact, Cross Creek Ranch is actually located in
Fulshear TX 77441. The west side of the
neighborhood is zoned to the Lamar Consolidated
ISD school district.
Primarily built since 2007, most of the 1200+
homes (approx.) in this neighborhood are
Traditional in style. On average, these homes are
two-story homes with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, and
over 3000sf with 2-car garages.
This eco-friendly neighborhood has native trees
and grasses (unmowed areas) and natural habitats
for Texas birds and wildlife including a 50-acre
“polishing pond.” There are 28+ miles of hike/bike
trails (see map) winding through the
neighborhood’s “tall grass” areas and lakes. Waterfront homes are available in the neighborhood and new construction
homes are still being built!
Cross Creek Ranch has a “small town” atmosphere and features a community clubhouse with a 70- foot observation
tower that provides 360 degree views of the area. Next to the community clubhouse there is a neighborhood café and a
6,000sf fitness center, plus a large swimming pool and waterpark featuring a 40-foot high hill with a water slide. There is
another swimming pool in the neighborhood, plus multiple playgrounds, tennis courts, volley ball court, a disc park, and
dog park.
The following summarizes the PROs and CONs about Cross Creek Ranch.
PROs CONs
High performing schools Out-of-the way location
Fantastic neighborhood amenities Neighborhood split into two different school
districts, but lines are not likely to change with new
Katy ISD schools built on east side
New construction homes available Higher property taxes
Beautiful neighborhood with lakes and mature Foundation fee and/or Capitalization fee charged
trees when you buy/sell
Energy-efficient homes available Pipelines located in and beside the neighborhood
Dog park
Eco-friendly design of neighborhood
Not located in a high-risk flood zone
Wide range of home styles and prices
Waterfront homes available*
No high-voltage power lines
*Available in resale homes, but maybe not for new construction.
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Tamarron
Location: 4088 Katy Rd, Katy, TX 77494 (map)
Tamarron Katy is located on the far-west side of
Katy in Fort Bend County…close to FM1463. This is
a new neighborhood that just started in 2014 and
currently has several hundred homes built with
plans to have a total of 4000+ homes (approx.)
when completed. On average, these homes are
two-story homes with 4 bedrooms, 2+ baths, and
approximately 2900sf with 2-car garages.
This newish neighborhood does not have mature
trees but it does have a community clubhouse with
fitness center, playground, resort-style swimming
pool, lap pool, tennis courts, walking trails, and
sports fields. This is a smaller neighborhood
developed by DR Horton (home builder).
The following summarizes the PROs and CONs about Tamarron.
PROs CONs
High performing schools Out-of-the way location
New construction homes available Neighborhood split into two different school districts
Energy-efficient homes available Higher property taxes
Not located in a high-risk flood zone Neighborhood amenities are good but not up-to-par
with other new construction neighborhoods
No high-voltage power lines Only two builders available now: DR Horton and
Gehan. Previously Perry Homes and Express Homes
also built in the neighborhood.
Affordable home prices
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Cane Island
Location: 2100 Cane Island Pkwy, Katy, TX 77493 (map)
Cane Island is master-planned community of approximately 1100 acres located in Katy Texas, on the far west side of
Houston. Primarily built between 2015 and 2020, most of the homes in this neighborhood are Traditional in style. On
average, these homes are two-story homes with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, and approximately 3400 sf with 2-car garages, and
a median lot size of 9800 sf. There are both waterfront homes available in this neighborhood and you can also purchase a
luxury home for $600K and up.
Cane Island amenities include resort-style pool, two-story fitness center, multiple playgrounds, sports fields, pickle ball
court, walking trails, catch-and-release fishing, tennis courts, sand volleyball, and non-motorized boating. The community
mascot, Hub (Golden Retriever), will greet you at the Welcome Center. There is a beautiful Conservatory that can be
reserved for special events. Cane Quarter (virtual tour), is a private custom-built treehouse, available by request for an
exclusive overnight getaway.
The following summarizes the PROs and CONs about Cane Island.
PROs CONs
Great neighborhood amenities Average performing schools
New construction homes available Out-of-the way location
Energy-efficient homes available Higher property taxes
Not located in a high-risk flood zone A few homes may have flooded during Hurricane
Harvey (about Katy Flood zones)
Wide range of home styles and prices Beware of feral hogs
Waterfront homes available*
Close to Buck-ees!
*Available in resale homes, but maybe not for new construction.
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Bridgeland
Location: 16919 North Bridgeland Lake Pkwy, Cypress 77433 (map)
Bridgeland is master-planned community of approximately 11,000 acres located in Cypress Texas, on the northwest side
of Houston. Primarily built between 2006 and 2020, most of the homes in this neighborhood are Traditional in style. On
average, these homes are two-story homes with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, and approximately 3100 sf with 2-car garages, and
a median lot size of 8700 sf. There are both waterfront homes available in this neighborhood and you can also purchase a
luxury home for $700K and up.
Bridgeland will one day boast 20,000 homes for 65,000 residents. It is designed to be a haven for nature enthusiasts —
with more than 3,000 acres devoted to lakes, trails and open space. Amenities include resort-style pool, 6000sf fitness
center, multiple playgrounds, sports fields, 250 miles of walking trails, catch-and-release fishing, tennis courts, sand
volleyball, dog park, and non-motorized boating. The Cypress Creek Nature Trail is a 1,000-acre haven for more than 300
species of resident and migratory birds, an unbridled zoo of mammals, reptiles and amphibians, as well as native
vegetation.
The following summarizes the PROs and CONs about Bridgeland.
PROs CONs
High performing schools Be careful of low-performing high school in area
Fantastic neighborhood amenities Out-of-the way location
New construction homes available Higher property taxes
Energy-efficient homes available
Dog park
Eco-friendly design of neighborhood
Not located in a high-risk flood zone
Wide range of home styles and prices
Waterfront homes available*
Near BlackHorse Golf Club
*Available in resale homes, but maybe not for new construction.
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