The Michael O’Neal Group · Blackhorse Ranch community guide
Blackhorse Ranch36 holes next door
Want to live next to a 36-hole golf club, a short run from US 290? Blackhorse Ranch fits. Just know the utility district rate here is higher than in many older Cypress neighborhoods, so run the full tax math.
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Blackhorse Ranch from above. Aerial: USGS The National Map imagery (public domain).
Why people choose Blackhorse Ranch
What sets Blackhorse Ranch apart.
BlackHorse Golf Club has a public North course and a members-only South course on Fry Road.3
Fry Road reaches US 290 and its HOV lane toward Houston.4
What stands out
- Park and Ride downtown. METRO's 217 Cypress route runs weekdays from US 290 and Skinner Road on the HOV lane.5
- Community amenities. Community Impact listed pools, playgrounds, community lakes and a recreation center.6
- Newer than most of old Cypress. HAR's 2025 median year built for Blackhorse Ranch South is 2005, with a median 3,014 sq ft.1
Interactive neighborhood map
Blackhorse Ranch and its neighbors, on one map.
Tap the gold dot for Blackhorse Ranch’s HAR figures and tax units; colored dots are groceries, parks and hospitals with verified coordinates. Gray dots are nearby neighborhoods to compare.
- Blackhorse Ranch
- Nearby neighborhood
- Golf course
- Grocery, park or hospital
Neighborhood dots are approximate centers; we don’t draw subdivision, city or district boundaries. Filter rules: Golf nearby: Nearest golf course 1 mile or less (straight line from the neighborhood center). Near parks: A mapped park 1.5 miles or less from the neighborhood center. Larger homes: HAR 2025 median home size of 2,800 sq ft or more. Established: HAR 2025 median year built before 1995. Newer homes: HAR 2025 median year built 2010 or later. Larger lots: HAR 2025 median lot of 9,000 sq ft or more.
Daily life
What everyday life in Blackhorse Ranch looks like.
From the area’s own records and each place’s official page. Places without verified coordinates are described here but not mapped.
Groceries
Nearest H-E-B stores in our list (straight line from Blackhorse Ranch’s center): H-E-B Market at Tuckerton, 1.6 mi; Cypress Market H-E-B, 2.2 mi.
Healthcare
Nearest hospitals with an emergency room (straight line): HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress, 3.8 mi; HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball, 11.1 mi.
Golf nearby
Courses within about 5 miles (straight line): BlackHorse Golf Club, 0.7 mi. Membership or green fees are separate from owning a home.
Neighborhood comparison
Blackhorse Ranch and nearby neighborhoods, side by side.
Tap Compare on Blackhorse Ranch and one or two neighbors to line up HAR figures, dues and tax units.
Blackhorse Ranch
Blackhorse Ranch is a golf course community off Fry Road south of US 290 in Cypress, ZIP 77433, in unincorporated Harris County and Cy-Fair ISD, next to the 36-hole BlackHorse Golf Club.
- $434KHAR 2025 median value
- 3,014Median sq ft
- 2005Median year built
- BlackHorse Golf Club, 0.7 mi
- HC MUD 371: $0.6950 per $100 (2025)
Cypress Creek Lakes
Cypress Creek Lakes is a lake and trail community off Fry Road in unincorporated Harris County, ZIP 77433, in Cy-Fair ISD.
- $564KHAR 2025 median value
- 3,430Median sq ft
- 2013Median year built
- BlackHorse Golf Club, 0.6 mi
- Cypress Creek Lakes Property Owners Association (Phases 1 and 2): $900 per year (as posted Oct. 2026 (year not stated))
- HC MUD 374 (Phases 1 and 2): $0.5200 per $100 (2025) and 1 more
Cypress
Large master-planned communities along 290.
- 2013Median year built
- BlackHorse Golf Club, 1.1 mi
- Cypress Hill MUD 1: $0.5100 per $100 (2025)
Towne Lake
Cypress, northwest Harris County, off Barker Cypress Road and US 290; bordered by US 290, West Road and Barker Cypress Road with access to I-10 and the Grand Parkway (trade press).
- $597KHAR 2025 median value
- 3,390Median sq ft
- 2018Median year built
- BlackHorse Golf Club, 2.6 mi
- HC MUD No. 500: $0.8500 per $100 (current (as posted by the district's tax assessor, Oct 2026)) and 2 more
Bridgeland
Northwest Harris County with direct access to the Grand Parkway (developer); TxDOT says Grand Parkway Segment E runs from I-10 West near Katy to US 290 near Cypress.
HAR has no 2025 neighborhood figures for this section. Ask for recent sales.
Fairfield
Fairfield is a Friendswood Development master-planned community that opened in 1988 along the US 290 corridor in Cypress, in unincorporated Harris County and Cy-Fair ISD.
- 2008Median year built
Longwood Village
Longwood Village is an established golf course community along Little Cypress Creek in Cypress, ZIP 77429, in unincorporated Harris County and Cy-Fair ISD.
- $408KHAR 2025 median value
- 2,865Median sq ft
- 1997Median year built
- HC MUD 360: $0.2950 per $100 (2025)
Northpointe
Northpointe is a group of subdivisions along Northpointe Boulevard west of SH 249 in Harris County, with a Tomball 77377 address: Wildwood at Northpointe, Canyon Gate at Northpointe,…
- 2007Median year built
Elyson
Northwest Katy area in Harris County, west of the Grand Parkway (SH 99) along FM 529.
- $444KHAR 2025 median value
- 2,732Median sq ft
- 2021Median year built
- HC MUD No. 457: $1.4158 per $100 (2025) and 2 more
Amira
Amira is a Johnson Development master-planned community of about 550 acres on Mueschke Road just north of the Grand Parkway, with a Tomball 77377 address in Harris County.
- $421KHAR 2025 median value
- 2,528Median sq ft
- 2021Median year built
- Kleb Woods Nature Preserve, 0.8 mi
Home figures: HAR.com 2025 Facts, as HAR shows them. Dues and tax rates: official sources with the year. Aerials: USGS The National Map (public domain).
Five things you might not know
Blackhorse Ranch details worth knowing.
- 01
Off Fry Road below US 290
Community Impact describes Blackhorse Ranch as west of Fry Road and south of US 290, home to BlackHorse Golf Club.6
- 02
Two parts
Community Impact counted 174 homes in Blackhorse Ranch in 2017. HAR's 2025 facts for Blackhorse Ranch South count 604 single-family homes with a median year built of 2005, a median of 3,014 sq ft and a median lot of 8,828 sq ft.6
- 03
Values
HAR's 2025 median market value for Blackhorse Ranch South is $433,940, with a typical neighborhood range of $348K to $632K.1
- 04
36 holes next door
BlackHorse Golf Club at 12205 Fry Road has two 18-hole courses: the North course is open to the public and the South course is for members.3
- 05
Community amenities
Community Impact listed swimming pools, playgrounds, community lakes and a recreation center among the neighborhood's amenities in 2017.6
Getting around
From Blackhorse Ranch to the rest of Houston.
Main routes: Fry Road to US 290 (Northwest Freeway) and its HOV lane, and the Grand Parkway's Segment E toward Katy and I-10.47
Straight-line distance, not road miles. Traffic changes by the hour, so we don’t publish drive times; the route link opens Google Maps with current traffic, which is an estimate, not a guarantee.
Neighborhood matchmaker
Which nearby neighborhood fits you best?
Compare Blackhorse Ranch with nearby neighborhoods in five questions. Matches use only HAR 2025 neighborhood figures, official tax rates and straight-line distances, never anything about who lives there.
Blackhorse Ranch market dashboard
What the market around Blackhorse Ranch is doing.
HAR doesn’t publish monthly market-area figures for Blackhorse Ranch alone. HAR’s Cypress South and Cypress North market areas cover the communities around Blackhorse Ranch; we don’t claim Blackhorse Ranch sits inside either one. These are HAR’s own monthly single-family figures, read Nov. 6, 2026; HAR’s market areas have their own boundaries, so read them as the bigger picture.
Cypress South
HAR market area · single-family
- $410,000Median sold price, Sep 2026
- 158Homes sold, Sep 2026
- 1143Active listings, Oct 2026
- 4.9Months of inventory, Oct 2026
- 33.5Median days on market, Sep 2026
- +4.1%Active listings vs. a year ago
Cypress North
HAR market area · single-family
- $370,500Median sold price, Sep 2026
- 96Homes sold, Sep 2026
- 577Active listings, Oct 2026
- 4.5Months of inventory, Oct 2026
- 32.5Median days on market, Sep 2026
- +4.5%Active listings vs. a year ago
HAR 2025 Facts for Blackhorse Ranch South: median market value $433,940, typical range $348K - $632K, median home 3,014 sq ft on a 8,828 sq ft lot, median year built 20051.
Monthly trends
Source: HAR.com market area price trends (single-family sold and active tables). Reporting month shown on each point.
Neighborhood comparisons
HAR.com neighborhood pages, “2025 Facts” (checked Oct. 14, 2026). Neighborhood medians, not sale prices or appraisals. HAR market areas and neighborhoods have different boundaries, so compare like with like.
Greater Houston for context (September 2026): $325,000 median sale price, 40,192 active listings, 5.5 months of inventory. HAR, released Oct. 14, 202610.
What it means: months of inventory near 5 to 6 is usually called balanced. Subdivision-level pending sales and price reductions aren’t on HAR’s public pages; Michael can pull them from the MLS.
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Homeownership costs
What it costs to own in Blackhorse Ranch.
The association's assessment is not online; get the resale certificate early.1
Nothing is pre-filled for insurance. Get quotes for the specific address, including flood, even outside a mapped zone.
No rate is filled in for you. For reference, Freddie Mac’s average 30-year rate was 7.32% the week of Oct. 22, 2026. Lenders quote by credit and loan type.
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Rates: each unit’s adopted rate from official sources, with its year2. Harris County units: Harris County (2026), Harris County Flood Control District (2026), Harris County Hospital District (2026), Port of Houston Authority (2026), Harris County Department of Education (2025).
Before you move here
The Good, The Bad & The Reality.
Want to live next to a 36-hole golf club, a short run from US 290? Blackhorse Ranch fits. Just know the utility district rate here is higher than in many older Cypress neighborhoods, so run the full tax math.
The Good
- 36 holes next doorBlackHorse Golf Club has a public North course and a members-only South course on Fry Road.3
- Near US 290Fry Road reaches US 290 and its HOV lane toward Houston.4
- Park and Ride downtownMETRO's 217 Cypress route runs weekdays from US 290 and Skinner Road on the HOV lane.5
- Community amenitiesCommunity Impact listed pools, playgrounds, community lakes and a recreation center.6
- Newer than most of old CypressHAR's 2025 median year built for Blackhorse Ranch South is 2005, with a median 3,014 sq ft.1
The Bad
- A higher MUD rateHarris County MUD 371 adopted $0.6950 per $100 for 2025.21
- Golf membership is separateThe club's membership page does not mention the neighborhood; the South course is members-only.13
- Two sections, different recordsCommunity Impact counted 174 homes in Blackhorse Ranch; HAR's facts cover Blackhorse Ranch South's 604 homes.61
- Dues are not publishedThe association's assessment is not online; get the resale certificate early.1
- Check the drainageCypress drains to Cypress Creek or Little Cypress Creek; confirm which channel serves the lot and check FEMA's map.1112
The Reality
- Michael’s bottom lineBlackhorse Ranch is a good fit if a golf club next door matters to you and you want a 2000s-era home near US 290. I would put the MUD 371 rate into the monthly payment before falling for a house, confirm which section the home is in, and treat golf membership as its own decision.
- You may love it ifBuyers who want a home next to a golf club with a public course
- You may love it ifBuyers commuting on US 290 or by Park and Ride
- You may love it ifBuyers who want a 2000s-era home with room
- Consider elsewhere ifIf you want a lower MUD rate, compare Coles Crossing.
- Consider elsewhere ifIf you want a newer master plan with active building, look at Bridgeland.
Michael’s Take · broker opinion, based on the sourced facts above
My take: Blackhorse Ranch is a good fit if a golf club next door matters to you and you want a 2000s-era home near US 290. I would put the MUD 371 rate into the monthly payment before falling for a house, confirm which section the home is in, and treat golf membership as its own decision.
Schools
Schools for a Blackhorse Ranch address.
Use each district’s own lookup for the exact address.
School assignments and attendance boundaries can change. Confirm the assigned schools directly with the district before making a housing decision. We don’t publish ratings or rankings.
Flood research
Flood research for a Blackhorse Ranch address.
Cypress drains to Cypress Creek or Little Cypress Creek; confirm which channel serves the lot and check FEMA's map.1112
Research flood information for an address
- FEMA Flood Map Service CenterOfficial effective flood map for the address
- Harris County Flood Education Mapping ToolFEMA floodplains relative to structures
- MAAPnext interactive mapDraft next-generation maps and “Know Your Risk”
- Harris County Flood Warning SystemLive rainfall and stream gauges
- Our flood map guideHow to read the official maps
No map can say a property won’t flood. Check the official map, the seller’s disclosure, flood insurance and the elevation of the specific home. Michael is a broker, not a flood engineer or insurance agent.
Compare
Blackhorse Ranch vs. nearby choices.
HAR 2025 values where HAR publishes them, straight-line distances and links to each full guide. Nothing here is a rating.
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What’s happening near Blackhorse Ranch?
The Woodlands Farmers Market
Grogan's Mill Shopping Center · 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Organizer: The Woodlands Township
The Woodlands Photography Club 2026 Award Ceremony and Exhibition
· 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Listing: The Woodlands Photography Club (confirm with the organizer)
Texas Renaissance Festival
Texas Renaissance Festival grounds · 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Organizer: Texas Renaissance Festival
Veterans Day Tribute
The Woodlands Central Fire Station · 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Organizer: The Woodlands Township Parks & Recreation with The Woodlands Fire Department
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Questions buyers actually ask
Blackhorse Ranch questions, answered.
What do HAR’s 2025 Facts show for homes in Blackhorse Ranch?
HAR’s 2025 Facts for “Blackhorse Ranch South” show a median market value of $433,940, a typical range of $348K - $632K, a median home of 3,014 sq ft on a 8,828 sq ft lot, and a median year built of 2005. They are HAR’s neighborhood medians, not sale prices or appraisals.
Source: HAR.com 2025 Facts (checked Oct. 14, 2026).
Which local taxing units apply in Blackhorse Ranch besides Harris County?
Our records show Cy-Fair ISD at $1.0669 per $100 (2025); Harris County MUD 371 at $0.6950 per $100 (2025); Harris County ESD 9 at $0.0388 per $100 (2025); Lone Star College System at $0.1060 per $100 (2025). Rates and years are as each office lists them; the HCAD account for a specific address shows which units apply.
Sources: hctax.net.
What did HAR’s Cypress South market area show this fall for buyers looking at Blackhorse Ranch?
On Nov. 6, 2026, HAR showed a Sep 2026 median sold price of $410,000 for single-family homes in its Cypress South market area, with 158 sales that month, 1143 active listings in Oct 2026 and about 4.9 months of inventory. HAR’s area has its own boundaries; ask for a subdivision-level report before pricing or offering.
Source: HAR.com market area price trends (read Nov. 6, 2026).
More questions and answers are in the resource center below.
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How the team helps
- Pricing from Blackhorse Ranch’s own recent sales
- Checking the tax units, any deed restrictions and the resale certificate before the option period ends
- Listing preparation and professional marketing
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- Relocation help for out-of-town buyers
- Transaction coordination from contract to close
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Blackhorse Ranch at a Glance
Off Fry Road below US 290. Community Impact describes Blackhorse Ranch as west of Fry Road and south of US 290, home to BlackHorse Golf Club. Community Impact: Featured neighborhood, Blackhorse Ranch (2017)
Two parts. Community Impact counted 174 homes in Blackhorse Ranch in 2017. HAR's 2025 facts for Blackhorse Ranch South count 604 single-family homes with a median year built of 2005, a median of 3,014 sq ft and a median lot of 8,828 sq ft. Community Impact: Featured neighborhood, Blackhorse Ranch (2017) HAR.com: Blackhorse Ranch South 2025 Facts
Values. HAR's 2025 median market value for Blackhorse Ranch South is $433,940, with a typical neighborhood range of $348K to $632K. HAR.com: Blackhorse Ranch South 2025 Facts
36 holes next door. BlackHorse Golf Club at 12205 Fry Road has two 18-hole courses: the North course is open to the public and the South course is for members. BlackHorse Golf Club: golf
Community amenities. Community Impact listed swimming pools, playgrounds, community lakes and a recreation center among the neighborhood's amenities in 2017. Community Impact: Featured neighborhood, Blackhorse Ranch (2017)
Homes and the Blackhorse Ranch Market
| HAR neighborhood | Single-family homes | Median size | Median lot | Median year built | Median market value | Value range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackhorse Ranch South | 604 | 3,014 sq ft | 8,828 sq ft | 2005 | $433,940 | $348K - $632K |
HAR.com 2025 neighborhood facts. Market value is the appraisal district’s figure, not a sale price, and a median is not the value of any one home.
Median closed price, recent closed sales, price per square foot, days on market and active inventory for Blackhorse Ranch are MLS figures that HAR’s public pages do not publish by neighborhood. Ask for a current MLS report for the sections you are considering.
Live HAR.com search for Blackhorse Ranch; if it shows no homes, none are listed under that name right now. Widen the search or ask us.
Property Taxes, HOA and MUD in Blackhorse Ranch
| Taxing unit | Adopted rate | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harris County MUD 371 | $0.6950 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Harris County ESD 9 | $0.038831 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Cy-Fair ISD | $1.0669 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Lone Star College System | $0.1060 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Harris County | $0.38096 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Harris County Flood Control District | $0.04966 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Harris County Hospital District | $0.18761 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Harris County Department of Education | $0.004798 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Port of Houston Authority | $0.0059 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
HAR's tax table for Blackhorse Ranch South lists Harris County MUD 371 and ESD 9. Rates are per $100 of taxable value, 2025 adopted (MUD 371 had not adopted a 2026 rate when we checked). The HCAD account shows every unit on a given home, including in the original Blackhorse Ranch section. HAR.com: Blackhorse Ranch South 2025 Facts Harris County Tax Office: jurisdiction tax rates
HOA and deed restrictions
No assessment amount is published by an official source, so we do not show one. The resale certificate for the address shows what it owes.
We did not find the association's own published assessment, so no dues figure is shown. Ask for the resale certificate before the option period ends. Golf membership is separate and set by the club. HAR.com: Blackhorse Ranch South 2025 Facts BlackHorse Golf Club: membership
Rates are per $100 of taxable value; a tax bill also depends on the appraised value, exemptions and which units cover the address. Look an address up: Harris Central Appraisal District property search, Harris County Tax Office, True Cost of Homeownership calculator.
Schools Serving Blackhorse Ranch
- Cy-Fair ISD School Zone Locator (by address)
Blackhorse Ranch is in Cy-Fair ISD, which assigns campuses by address through its School Zone Locator. Confirm every campus for the exact address with the district. Cy-Fair ISD School Zone Locator Community Impact: Featured neighborhood, Blackhorse Ranch (2017)
School assignments and attendance boundaries can change. Confirm the assigned schools directly with the district before making a housing decision.
Flood and Drainage Research for Blackhorse Ranch
Most of Cypress drains to Cypress Creek or Little Cypress Creek, and we did not confirm which channel serves Blackhorse Ranch. HCFCD lists the Cypress Creek watershed at 267 square miles. Check which watershed and channel serve the address. HCFCD: Cypress Creek watershed
Check the address on FEMA's effective map and on MAAPnext's draft maps (awareness only), use the Flood Warning System for the nearest gage, and read the seller's flood disclosure. FEMA Flood Map Service Center MAAPnext (HCFCD) Harris County Flood Warning System
- FEMA Flood Map Service Center
- Harris County Flood Control District - Harris County Flood Education Mapping Tool
- How to read Houston flood maps
Flood zones are mapped parcel by parcel, and no guide can tell you whether a particular house has flooded or will flood. Ask the seller for the flood disclosure and any elevation certificate, and price flood insurance before your option period ends.
Getting Around from Blackhorse Ranch
To downtown, the Galleria side and the Medical Center: Fry Road to US 290 (Northwest Freeway), which has an HOV lane, then I-610 or I-10 inward. TxDOT via ReadyHarris: US 290 lanes and HOV (2018)
Transit: METRO's 217 Cypress Park and Ride runs weekdays from US 290 and Skinner Road to downtown on the HOV express lane. METRO: 217 Cypress Park and Ride
To the Energy Corridor and Katy: the Grand Parkway (SH 99) Segment E toll road between US 290 and I-10. TxDOT: Grand Parkway Segment E
We name routes rather than quote drive times, which change with the hour and the exact address. Straight-line miles to both airports are on the fact sheet below.
Blackhorse Ranch Questions Buyers Ask
What are the pros and cons of Blackhorse Ranch?
It sits next to a 36-hole golf club off Fry Road near US 290, with HAR 2025 median values near $434,000 in Blackhorse Ranch South. The main trade-off is the utility district rate: MUD 371 adopted $0.6950 per $100 for 2025, above several older Cypress districts.
Sources: BlackHorse Golf Club: golf HAR.com: Blackhorse Ranch South 2025 Facts Harris County Tax Office: jurisdiction tax rates Checked Nov. 11, 2026
What do homes in Blackhorse Ranch cost?
HAR's 2025 facts for Blackhorse Ranch South show a median market value of $433,940 and a typical range of $348K to $632K, for 604 homes with a median 3,014 sq ft. These are market values, not sale prices.
Sources: HAR.com: Blackhorse Ranch South 2025 Facts Checked Nov. 11, 2026
What is the MUD tax rate in Blackhorse Ranch?
HAR's tax table for Blackhorse Ranch South lists Harris County MUD 371, which adopted $0.6950 per $100 for 2025, plus ESD 9 at about $0.039, on top of Harris County, Cy-Fair ISD and Lone Star College.
Sources: HAR.com: Blackhorse Ranch South 2025 Facts Harris County Tax Office: jurisdiction tax rates Checked Nov. 11, 2026
How much are HOA dues in Blackhorse Ranch?
The association does not publish its assessment online, so we do not show a figure. The resale certificate states the current amount; golf membership is separate.
Sources: HAR.com: Blackhorse Ranch South 2025 Facts BlackHorse Golf Club: membership Checked Nov. 11, 2026
Can Blackhorse Ranch residents play BlackHorse Golf Club?
Anyone can book the public North course. The South course is for members, and the club's membership page does not mention a link to the neighborhood, so membership is a separate decision.
Sources: BlackHorse Golf Club: golf BlackHorse Golf Club: membership Checked Nov. 11, 2026
How many homes are in Blackhorse Ranch?
Community Impact counted 174 homes in Blackhorse Ranch in 2017, and HAR counts 604 in Blackhorse Ranch South. Ask which section a home is in, since the taxing units and association records can differ.
Sources: Community Impact: Featured neighborhood, Blackhorse Ranch (2017) HAR.com: Blackhorse Ranch South 2025 Facts Checked Nov. 11, 2026
Which roads do Blackhorse Ranch commuters use?
Fry Road reaches US 290 and its HOV lane toward Houston, and the Grand Parkway's Segment E runs south to I-10. METRO's 217 Park and Ride runs from US 290 and Skinner Road to downtown.
Sources: TxDOT via ReadyHarris: US 290 lanes and HOV (2018) TxDOT: Grand Parkway Segment E METRO: 217 Cypress Park and Ride Checked Nov. 11, 2026
Where do Blackhorse Ranch residents shop for groceries?
The fact sheet on this page lists the nearest H-E-B with straight-line miles, along with hospitals, shopping and parks near the community.
Sources: HAR.com: Blackhorse Ranch South 2025 Facts Checked Nov. 11, 2026
Are homes in Blackhorse Ranch new?
Not new: HAR's 2025 median year built for Blackhorse Ranch South is 2005, and Community Impact gave a 2001 median for the original section. Check roofs, HVAC and water heaters.
Sources: HAR.com: Blackhorse Ranch South 2025 Facts Community Impact: Featured neighborhood, Blackhorse Ranch (2017) Checked Nov. 11, 2026
What should I check before an offer in Blackhorse Ranch?
Confirm the section and the MUD on the HCAD account, check the lot on FEMA and MAAPnext, request the resale certificate, and ask whether the home backs to the golf course or a lake.
Sources: HAR.com: Blackhorse Ranch South 2025 Facts FEMA Flood Map Service Center MAAPnext (HCFCD) Checked Nov. 11, 2026
Keeping It Real with Michael O’Neal
Why Live in Blackhorse Ranch? The Good, The Bad & The Reality
Want to live next to a 36-hole golf club, a short run from US 290? Blackhorse Ranch fits. Just know the utility district rate here is higher than in many older Cypress neighborhoods, so run the full tax math.
Neighborhood Reality Check
Why You’ll Love It
- 36 holes next door
- Near US 290
- Park and Ride downtown
What Might Surprise You
- A higher MUD rate
- Golf membership is separate
- Two sections, different records
Everyday Convenience
- Nearest H-E-B: H-E-B Market at Tuckerton, 1.6 mi
- ER: HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress, 3.8 mi
- Shopping: Katy Mills, 13 mi
- Park: Zube Park, 8.2 mi
Straight-line miles.
Michael’s Take
Blackhorse Ranch is a good fit if a golf club next door matters to you and you want a 2000s-era home near US 290.
Compare nearby:
Five Reasons People Love Living in Blackhorse Ranch
- 136 holes next door
BlackHorse Golf Club has a public North course and a members-only South course on Fry Road.
- 2Near US 290
Fry Road reaches US 290 and its HOV lane toward Houston.
- 3Park and Ride downtown
METRO's 217 Cypress route runs weekdays from US 290 and Skinner Road on the HOV lane.
- 4Community amenities
Community Impact listed pools, playgrounds, community lakes and a recreation center.
Community Impact: Featured neighborhood, Blackhorse Ranch (2017)
- 5Newer than most of old Cypress
HAR's 2025 median year built for Blackhorse Ranch South is 2005, with a median 3,014 sq ft.
Five Things You Should Know Before Moving to Blackhorse Ranch
- 1A higher MUD rate
Harris County MUD 371 adopted $0.6950 per $100 for 2025.
Harris County Tax Office: jurisdiction tax rates HAR.com: Blackhorse Ranch South 2025 Facts
- 2Golf membership is separate
The club's membership page does not mention the neighborhood; the South course is members-only.
- 3Two sections, different records
Community Impact counted 174 homes in Blackhorse Ranch; HAR's facts cover Blackhorse Ranch South's 604 homes.
Community Impact: Featured neighborhood, Blackhorse Ranch (2017) HAR.com: Blackhorse Ranch South 2025 Facts
- 4Dues are not published
The association's assessment is not online; get the resale certificate early.
- 5Check the drainage
Cypress drains to Cypress Creek or Little Cypress Creek; confirm which channel serves the lot and check FEMA's map.
HCFCD: Cypress Creek watershed FEMA Flood Map Service Center
Who Might Love Blackhorse Ranch?
- Buyers who want a home next to a golf club with a public course
- Buyers commuting on US 290 or by Park and Ride
- Buyers who want a 2000s-era home with room
Who Might Prefer Somewhere Else?
- If you want a lower MUD rate, compare Coles Crossing.
- If you want a newer master plan with active building, look at Bridgeland.
Everyday Convenience in Blackhorse Ranch
- Fry Road is the spine The golf club at 12205 Fry Road and the US 290 interchange anchor daily routes. BlackHorse Golf Club: golf TxDOT via ReadyHarris: US 290 lanes and HOV (2018)
Main routes: Fry Road to US 290 (Northwest Freeway) and its HOV lane, and the Grand Parkway's Segment E toward Katy and I-10. TxDOT via ReadyHarris: US 290 lanes and HOV (2018) TxDOT: Grand Parkway Segment E
| Nearest H-E-B | H-E-B Market at Tuckerton 1.6 mi |
|---|---|
| Nearest H-E-B | Cypress Market H-E-B 2.2 mi |
| Pharmacy | In-store pharmacy at H-E-B Market at Tuckerton 1.6 mi |
| Hospital with an ER | HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress 3.8 mi |
| Major shopping | Katy Mills 13 mi |
| Parks and nature | Zube Park 8.2 mi |
| Golf | BlackHorse Golf Club 0.7 mi |
| Airport | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) 22 mi |
| Airport | William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) 33 mi |
Distances are straight-line from the approximate center of Blackhorse Ranch, not driving distance or time; your street and route change the real trip. Each place links to its official site; a list is not a recommendation.
The Real Estate Reality
| Median market value | $433,940 | HAR 2025 facts (Blackhorse Ranch South) |
|---|---|---|
| Value range | $348K - $632K | HAR 2025 facts (Blackhorse Ranch South) |
| Median home size | 3,014 sq ft | HAR 2025 facts (Blackhorse Ranch South) |
| Median lot | 8,828 sq ft | HAR 2025 facts (Blackhorse Ranch South) |
| Median year built | 2005 | HAR 2025 facts (Blackhorse Ranch South) |
| Single-family homes | 604 | HAR 2025 facts (Blackhorse Ranch South) |
| Tax rate: Harris County MUD 371 | $0.6950 per $100 (2025) | official rate; not a tax bill |
| Tax rate: Harris County ESD 9 | $0.038831 per $100 (2025) | official rate; not a tax bill |
| Tax rate: Cy-Fair ISD | $1.0669 per $100 (2025) | official rate; not a tax bill |
Median closed sale price, recent closed sales, price per square foot, days on market and inventory for Blackhorse Ranch come from the MLS, and HAR’s public pages do not publish them by neighborhood, so we do not show them here. Ask for a current MLS report for the streets you are considering. Full sources are on the Blackhorse Ranch Fact Sheet.
Michael’s Take Broker opinion, based on the sourced facts above
My take: Blackhorse Ranch is a good fit if a golf club next door matters to you and you want a 2000s-era home near US 290. I would put the MUD 371 rate into the monthly payment before falling for a house, confirm which section the home is in, and treat golf membership as its own decision.
Blackhorse Ranch vs. Nearby Neighborhoods
Blackhorse Ranch vs. Cypress Creek Lakes
Choose Cypress Creek Lakes and you gain: Another Fry Road community south of US 290, with its own pools and lakes.
You give up: Blackhorse Ranch's golf club next door.
Blackhorse Ranch vs. Coles Crossing
Choose Coles Crossing and you gain: Lower 2025 MUD rates of $0.34 to $0.37 per $100.
You give up: Blackhorse Ranch's newer median home age and golf setting.
Questions buyers ask about Blackhorse Ranch
Is Blackhorse Ranch a good place to live?
It suits buyers who want a golf club next door and a short drive to US 290. Run the taxes with MUD 371's $0.6950 rate, confirm the section, and check the lot's flood zone.
Sources: BlackHorse Golf Club: golf TxDOT via ReadyHarris: US 290 lanes and HOV (2018) METRO: 217 Cypress Park and Ride Checked Nov 11, 2026
What are the downsides of living in Blackhorse Ranch?
The utility district rate is higher than in many older Cypress neighborhoods, golf membership is a separate cost, and the association does not publish its dues online.
Sources: BlackHorse Golf Club: golf TxDOT via ReadyHarris: US 290 lanes and HOV (2018) METRO: 217 Cypress Park and Ride Checked Nov 11, 2026
Researched and checked Nov 11, 2026. Facts link to their sources; Michael’s take is his opinion.
Every neighborhood has its advantages and tradeoffs. Before you buy, let’s talk about what actually matters to you.
Michael O’Neal
Broker | REALTOR® · The Michael O’Neal Group
Keller Williams Realty Northeast
Call or text: 832-797-3780 · themichaelonealgroup.com
Neighborhood fact sheet
Blackhorse Ranch Fact Sheet
The key facts on one sheet. Every figure links to its source, and each card shows the date it was last checked (sheet updated Nov 11, 2026).
Check the address. Property taxes, flood zone, HOA dues and school assignments are set for each address and can differ between homes in the same neighborhood. Before relying on anything on this sheet, look the address up in the official tools linked here.
Homes
| HAR neighborhood | Single-family homes | Median size | Median year built | Median market value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackhorse Ranch South | 604 | 3,014 sq ft | 2005 | $433,940 |
HAR.com 2025 neighborhood facts (market value is the appraisal district’s figure, not a sale price). A neighborhood median is not the value of any one home. Full market snapshot.
Checked Nov 11, 2026
Property taxes
| Taxing unit | Adopted rate | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harris County MUD 371 | $0.6950 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Harris County ESD 9 | $0.038831 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Cy-Fair ISD | $1.0669 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Lone Star College System | $0.1060 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Harris County | $0.38096 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Harris County Flood Control District | $0.04966 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Harris County Hospital District | $0.18761 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Harris County Department of Education | $0.004798 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Port of Houston Authority | $0.0059 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
Official rates we could confirm, per $100 of taxable value. A tax bill also depends on which units cover the address, its appraised value and its exemptions. All tax details on this page.
- Harris Central Appraisal District property search
- Harris County Tax Office
- True Cost of Homeownership calculator
Checked Nov 11, 2026
HOA dues
Associations and deed restrictions differ by subdivision here. Ask the seller for the resale certificate and the recorded restrictions for the specific address.
Schools
- Cy-Fair ISD School Zone Locator (by address)
School assignments and attendance boundaries can change. Confirm the assigned schools directly with the district before making a housing decision. School notes on this page.
Flood research
- FEMA Flood Map Service Center
- Harris County Flood Control District - Harris County Flood Education Mapping Tool
- How to read Houston flood maps
Flood zones are mapped parcel by parcel, and no guide can tell you whether a particular house has flooded or will flood. Ask the seller for the flood disclosure and any elevation certificate. Flood notes on this page.
Nearby essentials
Hospitals with an emergency room
Shopping
- Katy Mills 13 mi
- CITYCENTRE 15 mi
Parks and nature
- Zube Park 8.2 mi
- Kleb Woods Nature Preserve 8.8 mi
- Spring Creek Park 11 mi
Golf clubs and courses
- BlackHorse Golf Club 0.7 mi
Straight-line distance from the approximate center of Blackhorse Ranch, not driving distance or time. Each name links to its official site. A list is not a recommendation or a ranking.
See Blackhorse Ranch on the area map
Checked Oct 28, 2026
Thinking About Buying or Selling in Blackhorse Ranch?
Every neighborhood has its advantages and tradeoffs. Let me help you understand the market, the costs and what to look for before making a decision.
Michael O’Neal
Broker | REALTOR® · The Michael O’Neal Group
Keller Williams Realty Northeast
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Researched and checked Nov. 11, 2026. Every fact links to its source. Related: Cypress · All Houston communities · Area map
Sources for the sections above
- HAR.com Blackhorse Ranch South, 2025 Facts
- Cy-Fair ISD
- BlackHorse Golf Club: golf
- TxDOT via ReadyHarris: US 290 lanes and HOV (2018)
- METRO: 217 Cypress Park and Ride
- Community Impact: Featured neighborhood, Blackhorse Ranch (2017)
- TxDOT: Grand Parkway Segment E
- HAR.com, Cypress South market area price trends (read Nov. 6, 2026)
- HAR.com, Cypress North market area price trends (read Nov. 6, 2026)
- HAR.com monthly MLS report
- HCFCD: Cypress Creek watershed
- FEMA Flood Map Service Center
- BlackHorse Golf Club: membership
Community facts: city, district and association records, the Harris County appraisal district and tax office, HAR.com and each place’s official page (records checked Oct. 21-Nov. 3, 2026). Market areas: HAR.com (read Nov. 8, 2026). Map © OpenStreetMap contributors, tiles OpenFreeMap; imagery USGS The National Map.