Katy Southeast Real Estate Guide

Katy Southeast homes for sale & insider real estate guide

Located 29 miles west of Downtown Houston, Katy is a neighborhood with excellent master-planned communities, amenities, and great accessibility.

The community is well-known for its:

• TOP-RATED SCHOOLS: Zoned to Katy ISD, the neighborhood has the Best Schools in Houston including top-performing institutions namely Pattison Elementary, Memorial Parkway Jr High, and Cinco Ranch High that serves the community.

• NEAR BUSINESS AND RETAIL CENTERS: With proximity to major roadways such as the Katy Freeway where several businesses and employment centers are located. Also located north of the community is The Energy Corridor, a major Houston employment hub that is just a few miles away.

• EXCELLENT COMMUNITY AMENITIES: With its great location, the neighborhood features excellent amenities including a number of restaurants, dining establishments, stores, pubs, and cafes. The Katy Mills Mall is only a short drive away.

• GREAT GOLF COURSE NEIGHBORHOODS: Katy Southeast residents enjoy great golf course communities, one of which is Cinco Ranch, named among the Best Golf Courses and Golf Communities in Houston.

Katy is a popular neighborhood and one of Houston's top-ranked suburbs. The community offers various architectural styles ranging from Bungalows to Modern designs. Due to the Katy Southeast area’s size and a number of communities, its real estate market can be tricky to navigate.

To get personal advice on buying or selling a Katy Southeast home, contact Paige Martin, one of Houston’s best realtors and one of the top ranked Realtors in the United States.

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Table of Contents

1. Katy Southeast Home Sale Trends
2. Katy Southeast Best Realtor Insights
3. Katy Southeast Maps, Location & Zip Code
4. Katy Southeast Schools
5. Katy Southeast Real Estate Market

Katy Southeast Home Sale Trends

Katy Southeast covers a 181 square mile area. Nestled at the crossroads of Harris, Fort Bend, and Waller counties, the community features the charm of small-town suburbia and great accessibility to Houston's businesses and activities.

Katy remained popular thanks to its:

• TOP RANKED SCHOOLS: Zoned to Katy ISD. Several top-performing schools serve the community including Alexander Elementary, Beck Jr High, and Cinco Ranch High. One of Houston's Best Public Schools.

• EXCELLENT NEIGHBORHOOD AMENITIES: Centrally located, the neighborhood offers great amenities including a number of dining establishments, shops, cafes, and stores. Only a short drive away from the community is the Katy Mills Mall.

• GREAT GOLF COURSES: Most of the neighborhoods are located near/in one of the Best Golf Courses and Golf Communities in Houston which include Falcon Point, Meadowbrook Farms, Willow Fork, and Cinco Ranch.

• MASTER-PLANNED COMMUNITIES: Katy is home to a number of the Houston area's premier master-planned communities, including Cinco Ranch, Falls at Green Meadows, Firethorne, Grand Lakes, and Seven Meadows.

The majority of Katy neighborhood communities feature trails, parks, playgrounds, community pools, and tennis courts.

Katy Southeast Best Realtor Insights

Straddling the Interstate 10 (Katy Freeway) and Grand Parkway to the west, the Katy Southeast is becoming a popular option.

• Katy's homes are centrally located near schools, parks, restaurants, retail centers, and business and employment hubs.

• Thanks to its location, residents have great access to major roads and freeways including Grand Parkway and Interstate 10.

• Residential development in Katy led to commercial growth as well. Several companies have headquarters in and around Katy, notably around the intersection of Grand Parkway and Interstate 10.

• There are several master-planned communities in the area, including Cinco Ranch and Grand Lakes. Due to these, there are a number of home types and styles available.

• Katy Southeast homes are zoned to the Katy Independent School District (KISD). Several notable schools serve the area, with a number of them named National Blue Ribbon School.

• There is a wide range of homes available, from townhomes to large estates.

• New construction custom-built homes are common within Katy’s many planned communities, though older traditional homes are still available.

• Katy real estate has posted good appreciation rates over the past decade. This can be attributed to the number of new construction in the area, along with other factors.

• Prices for Katy homes for sale typically start at around $150,000. Bigger and newer properties can sell for more than $2,000,000.

• Homes in the area typically feature 3- to 4-bedroom floor plans. The most expensive real estate can feature sprawling half-acre to 4-acre lot areas, with 5- to 6-bedroom homes.

Katy Southeast Maps, Location & Zip Code

Katy Southeast Schools

Katy homes are zoned to Katy Independent School District (KISD), a district rated by the Texas Education Agency as “Recognized”.

Serving a 181-square-mile area, the KISD features several National Blue Ribbon and multi-award-winning schools. More campuses are planned to open to relieve its existing schools. Once the district is built out, it will have a total of 17 junior high schools and 44 elementary schools.

*Note: Due to the number of schools serving Katy homes, we opted to list them and highlight those that have been named National Blue Ribbon Schools.

Elementary Schools

• Hazel S. Pattison Elementary School at 19910 Stonelodge St. (1993-94 National Blue Ribbon School) Ranked 3rd in Katy ISD, Pattison Elementary remained a notable school in the area striving to give excellent education through high-standard programs including bilingual and special programs.

• Roosevelt Alexander Elementary School at 6161 S Fry Rd. Ranked 6th in Katy ISD. The school's mission is to nurture learners, face challenges, and achieve goals through valuing relationships, getting excited about challenges, and achieving excellence as a community.

• Sue Creech Elementary School at 5905 S Mason Rd. Also known as Creech Elementary named in honor of long-time educator Betty Sue Creech, who taught language arts and reading at Katy Junior High for 28 years. The school opened its doors in August 1999. One of the highly rated, public schools in Katy.

• Jeanette Hayes Elementary School at 21203 Park Timbers Ln. The institution's mission is to make Hayes learners succeed in lifelong learning, meet challenges, achieve in academics, and respect themselves and their world with hands-on programs including special education, arts, and music.

• James E. Williams Elementary School at 3900 S Peek Rd. Also known as Williams Elementary, opened its doors in August 2000. The school was named in honor of Dr. James Williams, who served on the Katy Board of Trustees for nearly three decades. The institution offers various programs which include: Library Reading Incentive Programs, LASSO enrichment program, Aerospace afterschool program, and many more.

Middle Schools

• Memorial Parkway Junior High School at 21203 Highland Knolls Dr. (1999-2000 National Blue Ribbon School) The school prioritizes learning efforts by engaging students in authentic education and utilizing a variety of methods that recognize numerous ways students learn. Providing a robust education system that goes beyond traditional textbook learning. Programs include strong extracurricular activities, academics, athletics, and fine arts.

• Rodger and Ellen Beck Junior High School at 5200 S Fry Rd. (2001-02 National Blue Ribbon School) Katy ISD's sixth junior high named after long-time Katy educators Rodger and Ellen Beck, opened its doors in 1996. The school offers excellent fine arts programs, competitive athletic teams, and extracurricular activities that students actively participate in.

• Beckendorff Junior High School at 8200 S Fry Rd. Katy ISD's tenth junior high school, opened its doors in August 2004. Each day, the Beckendorff community aims at building relationships and providing an educational experience in which all learners can reach their potential and exceptional ability while seeking an excellent tradition. This is done through innovative programming, and engaging & quality lessons not just academically but also in extracurricular activities.

• Garland McMeans Junior High School at 21000 Westheimer Pkwy. Katy ISD's seventh junior high, named after Garland McMeans a long-time Katy district administrator. The school is dedicated to excellence and offers rigorous academic programs to meet the students' needs. Programs offered include Academic, Pre-AP, and Gifted classes.

High Schools

• Cinco Ranch High School at 23440 Cinco Ranch Blvd. (2008 National Blue Ribbon School) Located within the master-planned community it was named for, Cinco Ranch High School is also a National Blue Ribbon School. The school was also ranked third in the Houston Chronicle’s list of Best Houston High Schools and has appeared several times on Newsweek’s best schools rankings.

• James E. Taylor High School at 20700 Kingsland Blvd. (1994-1996 National Blue Ribbon School) James E. Taylor High School opened its doors in 1979. Like Katy HS, Taylor is also a Blue Ribbon School and has been listed as one of Newsweek’s “Best High Schools in the Nation” several times.

• Seven Lakes High School at 9251 S Fry Rd. Seven Lakes High School is one of the KISD’s highly rated schools. It was given a TEA “Exemplary rating” in 2008. It offers a wide range of Advanced Placement courses and features an excellent athletics program.

Katy Southeast Houston Private Schools

The following are some of the more notable private schools near Katy.

• Katy Adventist Christian School at 1913 East Ave.

• Mirus Academy at 5561 3rd St.

• The British Private Prep School at 4025 S Mason Rd.

• Primrose School of Cinco Ranch at 1540 Peek Rd.

• The Goddard School at 24025 Cinco Village Center Blvd.

• Cinco Ranch Montessori School at 2530 Peek Rd.

To find an updated listing of all Katy real estate zoned to any specific public school, please send an email to Paige Martin at [email protected] with the property preference and budget that you’re working with.

*Note: School zoning tends to change from year to year, the information provided above is accurate but not guaranteed. Please double-check by visiting the school’s website.

Katy Southeast Real Estate Market

10 Things Buyers should know

Straddling Interstate 10 (Katy Freeway) and Gran Parkway to the west, the Katy Southeast has become a popular option.

• Katy's homes are centrally located near schools, parks, restaurants, retail centers, and business and employment hubs.

• Thanks to its location, residents have great access to major roads and freeways including Grand Parkway and Interstate 10.

• Katy real estate has posted good appreciation rates over the past decade. This can be attributed to the number of new construction in the area, along with other factors.

• Residential development in Katy led to commercial growth as well. Several companies have headquarters in and around Katy, notably around the intersection of Grand Parkway and Interstate 10.

• There are several master-planned communities in the area, including Cinco Ranch and Grand Lakes. Due to these, there are a number of home types and styles available in Katy.

• Katy homes are zoned to the Katy Independent School District (KISD). Several notable schools serve the area, with a number of them named National Blue Ribbon School.

• There is a wide range of homes available in Greater Katy, from townhomes to large estates.

• New construction custom-built homes are common within Katy’s many planned communities, though older traditional homes are still available.

• Prices for Katy homes for sale typically start at around $150,000. Bigger and newer properties can sell for more than $2,000,000.

• Homes in the area typically feature 3- to 4-bedroom floor plans. The most expensive Katy real estate can feature sprawling half-acre to 4-acre lot areas, with 5- to 6-bedroom homes.

Katy Southeast Schools

Katy homes are zoned to Katy Independent School District (KISD), a district rated by the Texas Education Agency as “Recognized”.

Serving a 181-square-mile area, the KISD features several National Blue Ribbon and multi-award-winning schools. More campuses are planned to open to relieve its existing schools. Once the district is built out, it will have a total of 17 junior high schools and 44 elementary schools.

*Note: Due to the number of schools serving Katy homes, we opted to list them and highlight those that have been named National Blue Ribbon Schools.

Elementary Schools

• Hazel S. Pattison Elementary School at 19910 Stonelodge St. (1993-94 National Blue Ribbon School) Ranked 3rd in Katy ISD, Pattison Elementary remained a notable school in the area striving to give excellent education through high-standard programs including bilingual and special programs.

• Roosevelt Alexander Elementary School at 6161 S Fry Rd. Ranked 6th in Katy ISD. The school's mission is to nurture learners, face challenges, and achieve goals through valuing relationships, getting excited about challenges, and achieving excellence as a community.

• Sue Creech Elementary School at 5905 S Mason Rd. Also known as Creech Elementary named in honor of long-time educator Betty Sue Creech, who taught language arts and reading at Katy Junior High for 28 years. The school opened its doors in August 1999. One of the highly rated, public schools in Katy.

• Jeanette Hayes Elementary School at 21203 Park Timbers Ln. The institution's mission is to make Hayes learners succeed in lifelong learning, meet challenges, achieve in academics, and respect themselves and their world with hands-on programs including special education, arts, and music.

• James E. Williams Elementary School at 3900 S Peek Rd. Also known as Williams Elementary, opened its doors in August 2000. The school was named in honor of Dr. James Williams, who served on the Katy Board of Trustees for nearly three decades. The institution offers various programs which include: Library Reading Incentive Programs, LASSO enrichment program, Aerospace afterschool program, and many more.

Middle Schools

• Memorial Parkway Junior High School at 21203 Highland Knolls Dr. (1999-2000 National Blue Ribbon School) The school prioritizes learning efforts by engaging students in authentic education and utilizing a variety of methods that recognize numerous ways students learn. Providing a robust education system that goes beyond traditional textbook learning. Programs include strong extracurricular activities, academics, athletics, and fine arts.

• Rodger and Ellen Beck Junior High School at 5200 S Fry Rd. (2001-02 National Blue Ribbon School) Katy ISD's sixth junior high named after long-time Katy educators Rodger and Ellen Beck, opened its doors in 1996. The school offers excellent fine arts programs, competitive athletic teams, and extracurricular activities that students actively participate in.

• Beckendorff Junior High School at 8200 S Fry Rd. Katy ISD's tenth junior high school, opened its doors in August 2004. Each day, the Beckendorff community aims at building relationships and providing an educational experience in which all learners can reach their potential and exceptional ability while seeking an excellent tradition. This is done through innovative programming, and engaging & quality lessons not just academically but also in extracurricular activities.

• Garland McMeans Junior High School at 21000 Westheimer Pkwy. Katy ISD's seventh junior high, named after Garland McMeans a long-time Katy district administrator. The school is dedicated to excellence and offers rigorous academic programs to meet the students' needs. Programs offered include Academic, Pre-AP, and Gifted classes.

High Schools

• Cinco Ranch High School at 23440 Cinco Ranch Blvd. (2008 National Blue Ribbon School) Located within the master-planned community it was named for, Cinco Ranch High School is also a National Blue Ribbon School. The school was also ranked third in the Houston Chronicle’s list of Best Houston High Schools and has appeared several times on Newsweek’s best schools rankings.

• James E. Taylor High School at 20700 Kingsland Blvd. (1994-1996 National Blue Ribbon School) James E. Taylor High School opened its doors in 1979. Like Katy HS, Taylor is also a Blue Ribbon School and has been listed as one of Newsweek’s “Best High Schools in the Nation” several times.

• Seven Lakes High School at 9251 S Fry Rd. Seven Lakes High School is one of the KISD’s highly rated schools. It was given a TEA “Exemplary rating” in 2008. It offers a wide range of Advanced Placement courses and features an excellent athletics program.

Katy Southeast Houston Private Schools

The following are some of the more notable private schools near Katy.

• Katy Adventist Christian School at 1913 East Ave.

• Mirus Academy at 5561 3rd St.

• The British Private Prep School at 4025 S Mason Rd.

• Primrose School of Cinco Ranch at 1540 Peek Rd.

• The Goddard School at 24025 Cinco Village Center Blvd.

• Cinco Ranch Montessori School at 2530 Peek Rd.

To find an updated listing of all Katy real estate zoned to any specific public school, please send an email to Paige Martin at [email protected] with the property preference and budget that you’re working with.

*Note: School zoning tends to change from year to year, the information provided above is accurate but not guaranteed. Please double-check by visiting the school’s website.

Katy Southeast Maps and Locations

Located 29 miles west of Downtown Houston, the city of Katy covers a 10.7-square-mile area.

Located east of Grand Parkway, bisected by Interstate 10 (Katy Freeway).

There have been several residential and commercial developments over the past few years. New construction master-planned communities and gated neighborhoods have continued to grow in the area, including Cinco Ranch and Grand Lakes.

Katy homes have excellent access to major freeways and roads, including I-10 (Katy Freeway) and Westpark Tollway.

Several business and employment centers are located within Katy Southeast, while the Energy Corridor, a major Houston employment hub, is just a few miles north along Interstate 10. Thanks to residential growth, several new retail, dining, and entertainment hotspots have also taken root in the area.

Katy real estate is under several zip codes, including 77450 and 77491. (View Houston zip code map.)

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