Cinco Ranch Real Estate Guide

Cinco Ranch homes for sale & insider real estate guide

Cinco Ranch is one of the quality master-planned communities in the Greater Katy area. It has high-ranking schools, accessible amenities, and a wide variety of homes.

Cinco Ranch is well-known for its:

• EXCELLENT NEIGHBORHOOD AMENITIES: The community features several parks, pools, tennis courts, and trails. Kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing, and sailing are available on South Lake. Lake Pointe Park Lake and Spring Lake are two more lakes in Cinco Ranch.

• GREAT GOLF COURSES: The Golf Club at Cinco Ranch is a popular public golf course and one of Katy's best golf courses.

• NEW CONSTRUCTION HOME OPTIONS: Available options are traditional houses, bungalows, and contemporary designs. Cinco Ranch Northwest homes range from traditional bungalows to custom-built estate-style homes. Homes with waterfront views are also available in the neighborhood. While in Cinco Ranch Southwest, homes were developed from 2007 to 2013. Most homes in the community feature traditional architectural styles.

• TOP-RANKED SCHOOLS: Schools in Cinco Ranch belong to Katy Independent School District. Most schools from the area of Cinco Ranch were among the best schools in Houston. They received the National Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence Award, and the Texas Education Agency recognized its school district.

• PROXIMITY TO RETAIL CENTERS: Located within the community, LaCenterra is a main street-style mixed-use development. More retail shops like The Shops of Bella Terra and Royal Montreal Plaza are nearby.

• ACCESS TO EMPLOYMENT AND BUSINESS CENTERS: Employment and business centers are accessible. The community is a driving distance from the Energy Corridor, Katy, and Westchase.

• EASY ACCESSIBILITY: The Cinco Ranch is only minutes from major freeways. The residents enjoy easy travel through Grand Parkway, Interstate 10, and Westpark Tollway.

Cinco Ranch is nestled in one of Houston's Best Suburbs. It is a challenge to navigate without a real estate agent due to the wide range of real estate available. Contacting a real estate agent can help homebuyers get the best recommendations.

To get personal advice on buying or selling in the Cinco Ranch area, contact Paige Martin, one of Houston's best realtors and one of the top-ranked Realtors in the United States.

“Paige, Laura and I cannot thank you enough for connecting us with Shannon Poindexter. We are very grateful for the Houston Properties Team's expertise in the Tanglewood and Uptown area. Shannon found a one-of-a-kind historical property revered by design professionals for its architectural significance. The home is designed with simple exteriors of brick and wrought iron, around interiors with two open air courtyards and wrap around floor to ceiling windows characteristic of Mid-Century modern architecture. The home has been featured several times over the years in Houston for its notable architects and residents. Shannon invested a significant amount of her time researching and advising us on the correct market price for this unique 1960’s era townhome that requires significant reconditioning due to its age. Shannon was instrumental in helping us negotiate a purchase price that not only accommodated over $80K in needed improvements but still provided another $50K in price concessions below the listing price to ensure we did not overpay. Shannon was careful to strike a balance for our current needs and to advise us on what we can realistically expect to invest for additional improvements that we would like to add to the home. Shannon prepares for the day when we will call her to list the property. We would have overpaid for this wonderful home if not for Shannon and her outstanding counsel, guidance, and specialized expertise!"” - Jay Cofield (Google Review)

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Table of Contents

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

Cinco Ranch Home Sale Trends

Cinco Ranch is a master-planned community within the Greater Katy area. Zoned to Katy ISD, it features high-ranking schools.

The master-planned community is famous for its:

• GREAT AMENITIES: It features several parks, trails, tennis courts, and golf courses. There are recreational centers and water parks in some sections of the neighborhood.

• WIDE RANGE OF HOMES: Cinco Ranch belongs to Katy, one of Houston’s Best Suburbs. Various home options are available, including traditional, manors, bungalows, and contemporary designs.

• EXCELLENT RETAIL OPTIONS: Residents have excellent access to LaCenterra. Shopping, dining, and entertainment options are all nearby.

Cinco Ranch is near major freeways. It includes the Grand Parkway, Interstate 10, and Westpark Tollway.

Cinco Ranch Best Realtor Insights

Nestled along Grand Parkway, Cinco Ranch is a sprawling master-planned community southeast of the city of Katy and west of Houston.

• Cinco Ranch homes are zoned to the Katy Independent School District. Most of the community’s neighborhood schools have been named National Blue Ribbon Schools.

• The master-planned community features several parks, pools, tennis courts, and hike and bike trails. Some sections of Cinco Ranch also feature recreational centers and water parks.

• Several new home builders offer a variety of options within Cinco Ranch, from townhomes and bungalows to gorgeous estates and manors.

• LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch covers a 34-acre area west of Grand Parkway. It features several dining and retail establishments spread over 300,000 square feet of commercial space. The mixed-use development also features office space and apartments.

• Cinco Ranch homes are minutes away from major freeways and thoroughfares, including Grand Parkway, Interstate 10, and Westpark Tollway.

• Previously a working ranch, Cinco Ranch was named for the 5 oilmen who purchased the vast acreage from its original owners.

• Cinco Ranch became a community under Newland Communities and featured over 15,000 homes.

• Cinco Ranch homes are mostly detached single-family dwellings. Some townhome units are available in sections, and lot sizes vary from 5,000 to more than 25,000 square feet.

• Homes in the area typically feature 3 to 4-bedroom floor plans. The most expensive Cinco Ranch real estate can feature as many as 5 to 6 bedrooms. Most of these homes feature traditional aesthetics, with some offering contemporary designs.

• Prices for Cinco Ranch homes for sale typically start at around $200,000. Bigger and newer properties can sell for just under $2,000,000.

Cinco Ranch Maps, Location & Zip Code

Cinco Ranch Schools

Cinco Ranch homes are zoned to Katy Independent School District (ISD).

Katy ISD is “Recognized” by the Texas Education Agency. Cinco Ranch is near 8 elementary, 5 middle, and 4 high schools.

Students in the area may attend the following public schools:

Elementary Schools

• Creech Elementary School at 5905 South Mason Rd. Creech Elem ranked #779 among Texas Elementary Schools. It is a PK-5 grade elementary in Katy ISD.

• Griffin Elementary School at 7800 S Fry Rd. It is a PK 5 institution. Griffin Elem ranked #65 among Texas elementary schools.

• Holland Elementary School at 23720 Seven Meadon Pkwy. The school has a special education division. It ranked #14 among Katy ISD elementary schools.

• Kilpatrick Elementary School at 26100 Cinco Ranch Blvd. The school offers a Gifted and Talented program for its students. It ranked #1 among Katy ISD elementary schools.

• Shafer Elementary School at 5150 Ranch Point Dr. The school has a rating of 9/10 on GreatSchools.org. The school has a Gifted and Talented Program.

• Stanley Elementary School at 26633 Cinco Terrace Dr. The school ranked #7 among Katy ISD elementary schools. It has a rating of 10/10 on GreatSchools.org.

• Williams Elementary School at 3900 S Peek Rd. The school is a PK-5 institution. It ranked #486 among Texas Elementary Schools.

• Wilson Elementary School at 5200 Falcon Landing Blvd. It is a PK-5 institution with a special education division. Wilson Elem has a rating of 10/10 on GreatSchools.org.

• Edna Mae Fielder Elementary School at 2100 Greenway Village Dr. Fielder Elem is the 14th elementary school in Katy ISD, serving pre-K to 5th-grade students. It has a GreatSchools.org rating of 8/10.

Middle Schools

• Beck Junior High at 5200 S Fry Rd. The school offers advanced STEM coursework for its students. It received a National Blue Ribbon School award in 2001-2002.

• Beckendorff Junior High School at 8200 S Fry Rd. The school ranked first among Katy ISD middle schools. While it ranked #24 among Texas Middle Schools.

• Cinco Ranch Junior High School at 23420 Cinco Ranch Blvd. This school is one of the 11 Katy ISD schools recognized as National Winners in The Mark of Excellence Awards. It ranked #137 among Texas Middle Schools.

• McMeans Junior High School at 21001 Westheimer Pkwy. McMeans Jr High has a rating of 9/10 on GreatSchools.org. The school has advanced STEM coursework for its students.

• Seven Lakes Jr High at 6026 Katy Gatson Rd. The school ranked #2 among Katy ISD middle schools. It ranked #34 among Texas Middle Schools.

High Schools

• Cinco Ranch High School at 23440 Cinco Ranch Blvd. The school received a National Blue Ribbon School in 1997-1998. It offers above-the-state-average measures of college and career readiness.

• Seven Lakes High School at 9251 S Fry Rd. The school ranked #1 among Katy ISD high schools. While it ranked #459 among high schools in the United States.

• Taylor High School at 20700 Kingsland Blvd. Students can take Advanced Placement coursework and exams. Awarded as a National Blue Ribbon School in 1994-1996.

• Tompkins High at 4400 Falcon Landing Blvd. Tompkins High ranked #2 among Katy ISD high schools. While it ranked #84 among Texas high schools.

Cinco Ranch Private Schools

The following are some of the notable private schools near Cinco Ranch:

• British Private Prep School at 4025 S Mason Rd.

• Spanish Schoolhouse at 2944 S Mason Rd Ste L.

• Cinco Ranch Montessori at 2530 S Peek Rd.

• Centerra Ranch Montessori School at 23144 Cinco Ranch Blvd Suite H.

• Montessori Kids Universe Katy at 2004 S Mason Rd.

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

Note: For more detailed information on specific schools zoned to different Cinco Ranch areas, please refer to our Houston Schools Guide OR email me.

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.

Cinco Ranch Real Estate Market

Cinco Ranch Single-Family Home Sale Trends

Cinco Ranch single-family homes feature a wide variety of home styles and floor plans. It includes grand estates, bungalows, and custom-built or patio homes.

An average home can feature 3-to-5 bedrooms, with 2-to-4-bath floor plans. Living spaces range from 1,500 to more than 4,000 square feet. Lot sizes are between 5,000 to more than 10,000 square feet.

The most expensive real estate is even larger. With 5 to 6 bedrooms and 5 or more baths, spreading over 5,000 to about 7,000 square feet. It offers large lots from 12,000 to about 28,000 square feet.

Architecture styles of real estate have taken inspiration from Spanish, Mediterranean, and Colonial, while others adopt a more contemporary design.

Cinco Ranch homes for sale can start at around $150,000. The most expensive real estate in the area is at around $2,000,000.

Cinco Ranch Townhomes Sale Trends

The West and Southwest of Cinco Ranch offer townhome options.

The townhomes are smaller compared to single-family homes. It features a 3-bedroom floor plan with 1,500 square feet of living space. Lot sizes can range from 2,000 to 6,000 square feet.

Most houses have 2-car garages, small yards, and driveways. Architectural styles include traditional designs.

Prices for Cinco Ranch townhomes for sale start at around $180,000. Some can sell for over $200,000.

Cinco Ranch Condo Sale Trends

There are no mid- or high-rise in Cinco Ranch condos for sale, but plenty of units are available in surrounding areas.

Several condo buildings are located in the nearby neighborhoods with condos, including:

• Grand West Condos, Grand W Blvd, Katy

To see other condos within the Inner Loop, see Inner Loop Houston Condos. To see condos within the nearby Galleria area, see Galleria Houston Condos. To see other condos within Downtown Houston, see Downtown Condos. To see condos within Museum District, see Museum District Condos.

The Houston Properties Team is an expert in Cinco Ranch real estate. Please contact us if you'd like to see Houston condos or learn more about buildings that could be a fit for you.

Cinco Ranch TX History

In the early 1930s, the area now known as Cinco Ranch used to be a working cattle ranch owned by Bassett Blakeley. It covered around 15,000 acres.

In 1937, 5 oilmen (William Wheless, J.S. Abercrombie, W.B. Pryon, H.G. Helms, and L.M. Josey) bought the ranch from Blakeley. The Wheless family settled in the area and maintained the ranch. The other families used the ranch as a weekend and holiday estate, staying at the ranch’s large clubhouse.

In 1984, the ranch changed hands in one of the largest land transactions in Houston's history. Cinco Ranch Venture (U.S. Home, Mischer Corps, and American General Corps) bought a 5,000-acre parcel. It started to develop an expansive master-planned community. San Diego-based Newland Communities purchased it in 2003.

For further expansions, Newland Communities bought more parcels of land. Today, Cinco Ranch has around 8,100 acres of land along both sides of Grand Parkway.

Cinco Ranch is still growing and has more than 15,000 homes.

Fun Things To Do Near Cinco Ranch

Cinco Ranch boasts a wide variety of amenities. It ranges from water and pocket parks, tennis courts, lakes, and miles of trails and greenbelts. Residents have several outdoor entertainment, retail, and dining options.

The biggest among the community’s lakes is South Lake. It has amenities for sailing, fishing, kayaking, and paddle boating. Other lakes in Cinco Ranch include Lake Pointe Park Lake and Spring Lake.

Cinco Ranch Beach Club and the Lake House are two popular destinations for swimming.

The Golf Club at Cinco Ranch covers a 167-acre area east of Peek Road and north of Cinco Ranch Boulevard. It is a daily fee course (18-hole, par-71) with a golf academy for young enthusiasts.

Here are some of the must-visits in Cinco Ranch:

Dining

• Local Table
• El Asador
• Sushi Neato
• Fusion Grill
• Wendy's
• Cocohodo
• One11 Coffee Roasters
• Nuestra Casa Bakery Cafe
• Black Walnut Cafe
• Sweet Paris

Parks

• Rice Rice Park
• Nottingham Country Greenbelt Park
• Willow Fork Park
• Torchlite Terrace Park
• Cimarron Park
• Freedom Park
• Autumn Grove Neighborhood Park
• Grand Lakes Park

Groceries

• Whole Foods Market
• Trader Joe’s
• H-E-B Plus
• Sprouts Farmers Market
• Kroger

Nightlife

• Soju 101
• Jumps Bar
• EinStein's Pub
• The Public House
• Mo's Irish Pub
• Baker St Pub and Grill

Best Cinco Ranch Realtor – Paige Martin

As featured on Fox News in the Morning, Houston Business Journal, and Houston Magazine, Paige Martin, a consistent Top Producing Broker-Associate and head of the Houston Properties Team, is ranked as one of the top residential real estate agents in the world.

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