Trash through the MUDs
Best Trash collects household trash on Mondays and Thursdays and recycling on Thursdays, paid through the MUDs, according to MUD 2's 2021 newsletter.3
The Michael O’Neal Group · Grand Lakes community guide
Grand LakesBuilt around lakes
Want an established Katy-area master plan built around fishing lakes, on the Grand Parkway and in Katy ISD? Grand Lakes fits. Just know homes date from about 2000 to 2006, and the utility district changes by phase.
Michael O’Neal, Broker · REALTOR® leads The Michael O’Neal Group from the Keller Williams Realty Northeast office on West Lake Houston Parkway in Humble. Meet Michael
Grand Lakes from above. Aerial: USGS The National Map imagery (public domain).
Why people choose Grand Lakes
What sets Grand Lakes apart.
The 1997 plan set aside 116 acres of non-detention fishing lakes.3
Community Impact (2020) listed stocked lakes, four pools, a splash pad, a dog park, a community garden, putting greens, tennis courts, playgrounds and walking trails.4
What stands out
- On the Grand Parkway. Segment D runs past the community, with direct Westpark Tollway connectors opened in 2024.56
- A range of price points. HAR's 2025 median values run from $478,752 in the main subdivision to $817,645 in Phase Four.17
- Low rate in MUD 2. Grand Lakes MUD 2 adopted $0.128 per $100 for 2025.8
Interactive neighborhood map
Grand Lakes and its neighbors, on one map.
Tap the gold dot for Grand Lakes’s HAR figures and tax units; colored dots are groceries, parks and hospitals with verified coordinates. Gray dots are nearby neighborhoods to compare.
- Grand Lakes
- 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 Grand Lakes looks like.
From the area’s own records and each place’s official page. Places without verified coordinates are described here but not mapped.
Open to the public
Groceries
Nearest H-E-B stores in our list (straight line from Grand Lakes’s center): Grand Parkway H-E-B plus!, 1.1 mi; Mason Rd H-E-B, 3.0 mi.
Open to the public
Healthcare
Nearest hospitals with an emergency room (straight line): Houston Methodist West Hospital, 6.2 mi; Texas Children's Hospital West Campus, 6.4 mi.
Neighborhood comparison
Grand Lakes and nearby neighborhoods, side by side.
Tap Compare on Grand Lakes and one or two neighbors to line up HAR figures, dues and tax units.
Grand Lakes
Grand Lakes
Grand Lakes is a 1,253-acre master-planned community on the Grand Parkway and Fry Road in the Katy area, in Fort Bend County and Katy ISD.
- 2004Median year built
- Grand Lakes MUD 1: $0.4209 per $100 (2026) and 2 more
Nearby community
Cinco Ranch
Katy area of Fort Bend County. HAR lists the community address as 23103 Cinco Ranch Blvd, Katy 77494; the golf club is at 23030 Cinco Ranch Blvd, Katy 77450.
- $458KHAR 2025 median value
- 2,663Median sq ft
- 2004Median year built
- Cinco Ranch Commercial Association II: $14.39 per point annual (due January 1) (2026)
- Cinco MUD 1: $0.3550 per $100 (2024) and 8 more
Nearby community
Harvest Green
Harvest Green is a Johnson Development master-planned community of about 1,700 acres along the Grand Parkway at West Airport Boulevard, with a Richmond mailing address in unincorporated Fort Bend County.
- $528KHAR 2025 median value
- 3,000Median sq ft
- 2019Median year built
- Fort Bend MUD 134D: $0.9000 per $100 (2025) and 2 more
Nearby community
Aliana
Aliana is a master-planned community of about 2,000 acres off the Grand Parkway between West Bellfort and West Airport, with a Richmond mailing address in unincorporated Fort Bend County.
- $560KHAR 2025 median value
- 3,205Median sq ft
- 2016Median year built
- Fort Bend MUD 134B: $0.9650 per $100 (2025) and 1 more
Nearby community
Firethorne
Firethorne is a 1,400-acre master-planned community on FM 1463 between Katy and Fulshear, in Fort Bend County south of I-10.
- 2015Median year built
- Fort Bend MUD 151: $0.7200 per $100 (2025)
Nearby community
Tamarron
West of Katy and north-east of Fulshear in Fort Bend County, off Jordan Road and Tamarron Parkway, with access to I-10 (Katy Freeway) per D.R. Horton.
- $354KHAR 2025 median value
- 2,098Median sq ft
- 2020Median year built
- Fort Bend County MUD No. 182: $1.0700 per $100 (not stated by FBCAD) and 2 more
Nearby community
Cross Creek Ranch
Cross Creek Ranch is a 3,200-acre master-planned community in Fulshear, in Fort Bend County west of Katy.
- 2018Median year built
- Cross Creek Ranch Community Association (Cross Creek Ranch): $1,500 per year (2026)
- Fort Bend MUD 169: $1.1200 per $100 (2026) and 3 more
Nearby community
Pecan Grove
Pecan Grove (Pecan Grove Plantation on HAR) is an established subdivision of about 2,000 homes off FM 359 and US 90A with a Richmond mailing address, outside Richmond city limits in Fort Bend County.
- $400KHAR 2025 median value
- 2,744Median sq ft
- 1986Median year built
- Pecan Grove MUD: $0.6250 per $100 (2025)
Nearby community
Fulshear
A fast-growing Fort Bend County city, incorporated in 1977, whose population grew from about 16,900 in 2020 to an estimated 64,600 in 2025, surrounded by master-planned communities.
- 2023Median year built
- MUD example: Fort Bend MUD 169: $1.1200 per $100 (2026)
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
Grand Lakes details worth knowing.
- 01
Started in 1997
A 1997 Houston Business Journal article, reprinted in Grand Lakes MUD 2's newsletter, describes Trendmaker Development Co. breaking ground on 1,253 acres planned for more than 3,400 homes over 10 to 12 years.3
- 02
Built around fishing lakes
The same article describes 116 acres of non-detention fishing lakes, and Community Impact (2020) listed stocked lakes, four pools, a splash pad, a dog park, a community garden, putting greens, tennis courts, playgrounds and walking trails.3
- 03
Four HAR subdivisions
HAR's 2025 facts split Grand Lakes into four subdivisions totaling 2,739 homes, with median years built from 2000 to 2006.1
- 04
Values by phase
HAR's 2025 median market values run from $478,752 in the main Grand Lakes subdivision to $817,645 in Phase Four, where the median lot is 11,981 sq ft.1
- 05
Several utility districts
HAR's tax tables list Grand Lakes MUDs 1, 2 and 4 plus the Grand Lakes WCID. Grand Lakes MUD 1, created in 1985, covers about 393 acres and provides water, wastewater and stormwater drainage.1
Getting around
From Grand Lakes to the rest of Houston.
Main routes: the Grand Parkway (SH 99) Segment D, the Westpark Tollway and I-10 (Katy Freeway).56
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 Grand Lakes 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.
Grand Lakes market dashboard
What the market around Grand Lakes is doing.
HAR doesn’t publish monthly market-area figures for Grand Lakes alone. HAR’s Katy - Southeast and Katy - Southwest market areas cover the communities around Grand Lakes; we don’t claim Grand Lakes 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.
Katy - Southeast
HAR market area · single-family
- $410,000Median sold price, Sep 2026
- 69Homes sold, Sep 2026
- 342Active listings, Oct 2026
- 3.8Months of inventory, Oct 2026
- 24Median days on market, Sep 2026
- +10.7%Active listings vs. a year ago
Katy - Southwest
HAR market area · single-family
- $469,950Median sold price, Sep 2026
- 132Homes sold, Sep 2026
- 758Active listings, Oct 2026
- 4.7Months of inventory, Oct 2026
- 32Median days on market, Sep 2026
- +0.9%Active listings vs. a year ago
HAR 2025 Facts for Grand Lakes: median market value $478,752, typical range $373K - $657K, median home 2,886 sq ft on a 8,500 sq ft lot, median year built 20001.
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, 202611.
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 Grand Lakes.
Grand Lakes MUD 1, 2 and 4 have different rates, from $0.128 to $0.42091 per $100.812
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.
True Cost of Homeownership calculator (adds exemptions, mortgage and PMI) · Mortgage calculator
Rates: each unit’s adopted rate from official sources, with its year1314. Our record lists more than one utility district for Grand Lakes: pick the one on the FBCAD account for the address. Fort Bend County units: Fort Bend County (2025), Fort Bend County Drainage District (2025).
Before you move here
The Good, The Bad & The Reality.
Want an established Katy-area master plan built around fishing lakes, on the Grand Parkway and in Katy ISD? Grand Lakes fits. Just know homes date from about 2000 to 2006, and the utility district changes by phase.
The Good
- Built around lakesThe 1997 plan set aside 116 acres of non-detention fishing lakes.3
- A long amenity listCommunity Impact (2020) listed stocked lakes, four pools, a splash pad, a dog park, a community garden, putting greens, tennis courts, playgrounds and walking trails.4
- On the Grand ParkwaySegment D runs past the community, with direct Westpark Tollway connectors opened in 2024.56
- A range of price pointsHAR's 2025 median values run from $478,752 in the main subdivision to $817,645 in Phase Four.17
- Low rate in MUD 2Grand Lakes MUD 2 adopted $0.128 per $100 for 2025.8
The Bad
- Homes from 2000 to 2006HAR's median years built by phase run from 2000 to 2006, so many homes are on original roofs and systems.17
- Your MUD depends on the phaseGrand Lakes MUD 1, 2 and 4 have different rates, from $0.128 to $0.42091 per $100.812
- Lakes are not detentionThe 1997 plan described the lakes as non-detention, so check drainage and the flood zone lot by lot.315
- NFBWA water chargeWater bills include the North Fort Bend Water Authority's surface water charge.3
The Reality
- Michael’s bottom lineGrand Lakes is one of the easier Katy-area communities to recommend if you want lakes, trails and pools in an established setting. I would pick the phase first, since the price, lot size and MUD rate all change with it, then budget for a 20-plus-year-old house and check the flood zone for the lot.
- You may love it ifBuyers who want an established master plan with lakes, pools and trails
- You may love it ifBuyers commuting on the Grand Parkway, Westpark Tollway or I-10
- You may love it ifBuyers choosing among several price points inside one community
- Consider elsewhere ifIf you want a golf course in the community, compare Seven Meadows.
- Consider elsewhere ifIf you want newer construction farther west, look at Fulshear.
Michael’s Take · broker opinion, based on the sourced facts above
My take: Grand Lakes is one of the easier Katy-area communities to recommend if you want lakes, trails and pools in an established setting. I would pick the phase first, since the price, lot size and MUD rate all change with it, then budget for a 20-plus-year-old house and check the flood zone for the lot.
Schools
Schools for a Grand Lakes address.
Use each district’s own lookup for the exact address.
- Katy Independent School DistrictDistrict listed for Grand Lakes in our recordsSARA school assignment by 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 Grand Lakes address.
The 1997 plan described the lakes as non-detention, so check drainage and the flood zone lot by lot.315
Research flood information for an address
- FEMA Flood Map Service CenterOfficial effective flood map for the address
- Fort Bend County Drainage District FAQsCounty flood resources
- 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
Grand Lakes 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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Questions buyers actually ask
Grand Lakes questions, answered.
What do HAR’s 2025 Facts show for homes in Grand Lakes?
HAR’s 2025 Facts for “Grand Lakes” show a median market value of $478,752, a typical range of $373K - $657K, a median home of 2,886 sq ft on a 8,500 sq ft lot, and a median year built of 2000. 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 Grand Lakes besides Fort Bend County?
Our records show Katy ISD at $1.1171 per $100 (2026); Grand Lakes MUD 1 at $0.4209 per $100 (2026); Grand Lakes MUD 2 at $0.1280 per $100 (2025); Grand Lakes MUD 4 at $0.4050 per $100 (2025); Harris-Fort Bend ESD 100 at $0.0921 per $100 (2026). Rates and years are as each office lists them; the FBCAD account for a specific address shows which units apply.
Sources: taxrateinfo.fortbendcountytx.gov, taxrateinfo.fortbendcountytx.gov, taxrateinfo.fortbendcountytx.gov, taxrateinfo.fortbendcountytx.gov.
What did HAR’s Katy - Southeast market area show this fall for buyers looking at Grand Lakes?
On Nov. 6, 2026, HAR showed a Sep 2026 median sold price of $410,000 for single-family homes in its Katy - Southeast market area, with 69 sales that month, 342 active listings in Oct 2026 and about 3.8 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.
Tools
Plan your move to Grand Lakes.
Neighborhood matchmakerGrand Lakes vs. nearby neighborhoods.Ownership cost calculatorTaxes by unit, dues, insurance, mortgage.Affordability calculatorWhat price fits your budget.Flood researchOfficial maps for any address.True cost of ownershipTaxes by unit, exemptions, insurance.Houston flood map guideHow to read the official maps.Inner Loop HoustonThe wider area, compared.
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Central Houston and seven other regions, compared with the same sourced facts.
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Talk directly with Michael O’Neal.
- Broker and owner of The Michael O’Neal Group, Keller Williams Realty Northeast, 20665 W. Lake Houston Pkwy, Humble (TREC broker #624124)
- The Michael O’Neal Group has helped 2,035 families over 13 years
- RealTrends Verified: No. 1 team in Kingwood by volume and sides, 2025 sales data (profile)
- HAR Client Experience Ratings: 4.90 out of 5 from 90 surveys (imported Oct. 20, 2026; read the reviews)
- Works with buyers and sellers across Greater Houston from the team’s office in Humble
How the team helps
- Pricing from Grand Lakes’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
- Buyer representation and showings
- Relocation help for out-of-town buyers
- Transaction coordination from contract to close
The website assistant answers from our sourced Grand Lakes guide and hands property-specific or current MLS questions to Michael’s team.
Home search
Explore Grand Lakes homes.
Set your filters and the live MLS search opens through HAR.com’s IDX for The Michael O’Neal Group, with every listing’s official details and brokerage attribution.
Research
Grand Lakes homeowner resource center.
Everything we’ve researched, with every source and checked date: city rules and services, documents, tax units, parks and amenities, schools, flood resources and FAQs. Search it or pick a topic.
Grand Lakes at a Glance
Started in 1997. A 1997 Houston Business Journal article, reprinted in Grand Lakes MUD 2's newsletter, describes Trendmaker Development Co. breaking ground on 1,253 acres planned for more than 3,400 homes over 10 to 12 years. Grand Lakes MUD 2 newsletter (Sept. 2021): Origins of Grand Lakes
Built around fishing lakes. The same article describes 116 acres of non-detention fishing lakes, and Community Impact (2020) listed stocked lakes, four pools, a splash pad, a dog park, a community garden, putting greens, tennis courts, playgrounds and walking trails. Grand Lakes MUD 2 newsletter (Sept. 2021): Origins of Grand Lakes Community Impact: Featured neighborhood, Grand Lakes (2020)
Four HAR subdivisions. HAR's 2025 facts split Grand Lakes into four subdivisions totaling 2,739 homes, with median years built from 2000 to 2006. HAR.com: Grand Lakes 2025 Facts HAR.com: Grand Lakes Phase Two 2025 Facts HAR.com: Grand Lakes Phase Three 2025 Facts
Values by phase. HAR's 2025 median market values run from $478,752 in the main Grand Lakes subdivision to $817,645 in Phase Four, where the median lot is 11,981 sq ft. HAR.com: Grand Lakes 2025 Facts HAR.com: Grand Lakes Phase Four 2025 Facts
Several utility districts. HAR's tax tables list Grand Lakes MUDs 1, 2 and 4 plus the Grand Lakes WCID. Grand Lakes MUD 1, created in 1985, covers about 393 acres and provides water, wastewater and stormwater drainage. HAR.com: Grand Lakes 2025 Facts HAR.com: Grand Lakes Phase Two 2025 Facts HAR.com: Grand Lakes Phase Three 2025 Facts
Surface water through the NFBWA. The MUD 2 newsletter explains that the North Fort Bend Water Authority, created by the Legislature in 2005, supplies surface water to reduce groundwater use under the Fort Bend Subsidence District's plan. Grand Lakes MUD 2 newsletter (Sept. 2021): Origins of Grand Lakes
Grand Parkway and Westpark Tollway. The Grand Parkway's Segment D runs past Grand Lakes between I-10 and US 59, with direct connectors to the Westpark Tollway that opened in 2024. TxDOT: Grand Parkway Segment D Community Impact: Westpark Tollway and Grand Parkway connectors (2024)
Homes and the Grand Lakes Market
| HAR neighborhood | Single-family homes | Median size | Median lot | Median year built | Median market value | Value range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Lakes | 988 | 2,886 sq ft | 8,500 sq ft | 2000 | $478,752 | $373K - $657K |
| Grand Lakes Phase Two | 280 | 4,246 sq ft | 13,125 sq ft | 2002 | $792,148 | $665K - $875K |
| Grand Lakes Phase Three | 1,063 | 3,011 sq ft | 8,321 sq ft | 2004 | $537,128 | $366K - $628K |
| Grand Lakes Phase Four | 408 | 4,331 sq ft | 11,981 sq ft | 2006 | $817,645 | $489K - $918K |
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 Grand Lakes 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 Grand Lakes; 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 Grand Lakes
| Taxing unit | Adopted rate | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Lakes MUD 1 | $0.42091 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
| Grand Lakes MUD 2 | $0.1280 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Grand Lakes MUD 4 | $0.4050 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Grand Lakes WCID | $0.05217 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
| Harris-Fort Bend ESD 100 | $0.092102 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
| Katy ISD | $1.1171 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
| Fort Bend County | $0.4070 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
| Fort Bend County Drainage District | $0.0100 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
Grand Lakes MUD 1, 2 and 4 cover different phases; the FBCAD account for the address shows which one, along with the Grand Lakes WCID and the emergency services district. Community Impact's 2020 sample bill showed Fort Bend ESD 2 rather than ESD 100, so check the account. Each rate shows its own adopted year. Fort Bend County Tax Office: Grand Lakes MUD 1 Fort Bend County Tax Office: Harris-Fort Bend ESD 100 Community Impact: Featured neighborhood, Grand Lakes (2020)
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. HAR.com: Grand Lakes 2025 Facts
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: Fort Bend Central Appraisal District property search, Fort Bend County Tax Assessor-Collector, True Cost of Homeownership calculator.
Schools Serving Grand Lakes
- Katy ISD SARA school assignment by address
Grand Lakes is in Katy ISD, which assigns campuses by address. Confirm every campus for the exact address with the district. Katy ISD: school assignment by address (SARA)
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 Grand Lakes
Grand Lakes MUD 1 provides stormwater drainage for its part of the community; the 1997 plan described the 116 acres of lakes as non-detention lakes, so do not assume a lake holds storm water. Grand Lakes MUD 1 Grand Lakes MUD 2 newsletter (Sept. 2021): Origins of Grand Lakes
Check the lot on FEMA's map and Fort Bend County Drainage District's floodplain map, and read the seller's flood disclosure. FEMA Flood Map Service Center Fort Bend County Drainage District: floodplain map
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 Grand Lakes
To the Energy Corridor, the Galleria side and downtown: the Westpark Tollway or I-10 (Katy Freeway), which was rebuilt with managed toll lanes. Community Impact: Westpark Tollway and Grand Parkway connectors (2024) FHWA: Katy Freeway project profile
North and south: the Grand Parkway (SH 99) Segment D runs from I-10 to US 59, with direct connectors to the Westpark Tollway that opened in 2024. TxDOT: Grand Parkway Segment D Community Impact: Westpark Tollway and Grand Parkway connectors (2024)
To IAH or Hobby: the Grand Parkway or Beltway 8 to the freeway that fits the trip; check live traffic before you leave. TxDOT: Grand Parkway Segment D
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.
Grand Lakes Questions Buyers Ask
Who developed Grand Lakes, and when?
Trendmaker Development Co. broke ground in 1997 on 1,253 acres planned for more than 3,400 homes over 10 to 12 years, according to a 1997 Houston Business Journal article reprinted by Grand Lakes MUD 2.
Sources: Grand Lakes MUD 2 newsletter (Sept. 2021): Origins of Grand Lakes Checked Nov. 10, 2026
What do HAR's 2025 facts show for Grand Lakes home values?
HAR splits Grand Lakes into four subdivisions. Median market values are $478,752 (Grand Lakes), $537,128 (Phase Three), $792,148 (Phase Two) and $817,645 (Phase Four). These are neighborhood medians, not sale prices.
Sources: HAR.com: Grand Lakes 2025 Facts HAR.com: Grand Lakes Phase Three 2025 Facts HAR.com: Grand Lakes Phase Two 2025 Facts Checked Nov. 10, 2026
Which utility district taxes my Grand Lakes home?
One of Grand Lakes MUD 1, 2 or 4, plus the Grand Lakes WCID. Adopted rates range from $0.128 (MUD 2, 2025) to $0.42091 (MUD 1, 2026) per $100, so the FBCAD account for the address matters.
Sources: Fort Bend County Tax Office: Grand Lakes MUD 2 Fort Bend County Tax Office: Grand Lakes MUD 1 Fort Bend County Tax Office: Grand Lakes WCID Checked Nov. 10, 2026
What is the NFBWA fee on a Grand Lakes water bill?
It is the North Fort Bend Water Authority's charge. The Legislature created the authority in 2005 to bring in surface water and cut groundwater use under the Fort Bend Subsidence District's plan.
Sources: Grand Lakes MUD 2 newsletter (Sept. 2021): Origins of Grand Lakes Checked Nov. 10, 2026
Which school district serves Grand Lakes?
Katy ISD. Confirm each campus for the exact address with the district; assignments can change.
Sources: Katy ISD: school assignment by address (SARA) Checked Nov. 10, 2026
Keeping It Real with Michael O’Neal
Why Live in Grand Lakes? The Good, The Bad & The Reality
Want an established Katy-area master plan built around fishing lakes, on the Grand Parkway and in Katy ISD? Grand Lakes fits. Just know homes date from about 2000 to 2006, and the utility district changes by phase.
Neighborhood Reality Check
Why You’ll Love It
- Built around lakes
- A long amenity list
- On the Grand Parkway
What Might Surprise You
- Homes from 2000 to 2006
- Your MUD depends on the phase
- Lakes are not detention
Everyday Convenience
- Nearest H-E-B: Grand Parkway H-E-B plus!, 1.1 mi
- ER: Houston Methodist West Hospital, 6.2 mi
- Shopping: Katy Mills, 5.5 mi
- Park: George Bush Park, 4.5 mi
Straight-line miles.
Michael’s Take
Grand Lakes is one of the easier Katy-area communities to recommend if you want lakes, trails and pools in an established setting.
Compare nearby:
Five Reasons People Love Living in Grand Lakes
- 1Built around lakes
The 1997 plan set aside 116 acres of non-detention fishing lakes.
Grand Lakes MUD 2 newsletter (Sept. 2021): Origins of Grand Lakes
- 2A long amenity list
Community Impact (2020) listed stocked lakes, four pools, a splash pad, a dog park, a community garden, putting greens, tennis courts, playgrounds and walking trails.
- 3On the Grand Parkway
Segment D runs past the community, with direct Westpark Tollway connectors opened in 2024.
TxDOT: Grand Parkway Segment D Community Impact: Westpark Tollway and Grand Parkway connectors (2024)
- 4A range of price points
HAR's 2025 median values run from $478,752 in the main subdivision to $817,645 in Phase Four.
HAR.com: Grand Lakes 2025 Facts HAR.com: Grand Lakes Phase Four 2025 Facts
- 5Low rate in MUD 2
Grand Lakes MUD 2 adopted $0.128 per $100 for 2025.
Four Things You Should Know Before Moving to Grand Lakes
- 1Homes from 2000 to 2006
HAR's median years built by phase run from 2000 to 2006, so many homes are on original roofs and systems.
HAR.com: Grand Lakes 2025 Facts HAR.com: Grand Lakes Phase Four 2025 Facts
- 2Your MUD depends on the phase
Grand Lakes MUD 1, 2 and 4 have different rates, from $0.128 to $0.42091 per $100.
Fort Bend County Tax Office: Grand Lakes MUD 2 Fort Bend County Tax Office: Grand Lakes MUD 1
- 3Lakes are not detention
The 1997 plan described the lakes as non-detention, so check drainage and the flood zone lot by lot.
Grand Lakes MUD 2 newsletter (Sept. 2021): Origins of Grand Lakes Fort Bend County Drainage District: floodplain map
- 4NFBWA water charge
Water bills include the North Fort Bend Water Authority's surface water charge.
Grand Lakes MUD 2 newsletter (Sept. 2021): Origins of Grand Lakes
Who Might Love Grand Lakes?
- Buyers who want an established master plan with lakes, pools and trails
- Buyers commuting on the Grand Parkway, Westpark Tollway or I-10
- Buyers choosing among several price points inside one community
Who Might Prefer Somewhere Else?
- If you want a golf course in the community, compare Seven Meadows.
- If you want newer construction farther west, look at Fulshear.
Everyday Convenience in Grand Lakes
- Trash through the MUDs Best Trash collects household trash on Mondays and Thursdays and recycling on Thursdays, paid through the MUDs, according to MUD 2's 2021 newsletter. Grand Lakes MUD 2 newsletter (Sept. 2021): Origins of Grand Lakes
Main routes: the Grand Parkway (SH 99) Segment D, the Westpark Tollway and I-10 (Katy Freeway). TxDOT: Grand Parkway Segment D Community Impact: Westpark Tollway and Grand Parkway connectors (2024) FHWA: Katy Freeway project profile
| Nearest H-E-B | Grand Parkway H-E-B plus! 1.1 mi |
|---|---|
| Nearest H-E-B | Mason Rd H-E-B 3.0 mi |
| Pharmacy | In-store pharmacy at Grand Parkway H-E-B plus! 1.1 mi |
| Hospital with an ER | Houston Methodist West Hospital 6.2 mi |
| Major shopping | Katy Mills 5.5 mi |
| Parks and nature | George Bush Park 4.5 mi |
| Airport | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) 31 mi |
| Airport | William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) 29 mi |
Distances are straight-line from the approximate center of Grand Lakes, 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 | $478,752 | HAR 2025 facts (Grand Lakes) |
|---|---|---|
| Value range | $373K - $657K | HAR 2025 facts (Grand Lakes) |
| Median home size | 2,886 sq ft | HAR 2025 facts (Grand Lakes) |
| Median lot | 8,500 sq ft | HAR 2025 facts (Grand Lakes) |
| Median year built | 2000 | HAR 2025 facts (Grand Lakes) |
| Single-family homes | 988 | HAR 2025 facts (Grand Lakes) |
| Tax rate: Grand Lakes MUD 1 | $0.42091 per $100 (2026) | official rate; not a tax bill |
| Tax rate: Grand Lakes MUD 2 | $0.1280 per $100 (2025) | official rate; not a tax bill |
| Tax rate: Grand Lakes MUD 4 | $0.4050 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 Grand Lakes 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 Grand Lakes Fact Sheet.
Michael’s Take Broker opinion, based on the sourced facts above
My take: Grand Lakes is one of the easier Katy-area communities to recommend if you want lakes, trails and pools in an established setting. I would pick the phase first, since the price, lot size and MUD rate all change with it, then budget for a 20-plus-year-old house and check the flood zone for the lot.
Grand Lakes vs. Nearby Neighborhoods
Grand Lakes vs. Seven Meadows
Choose Seven Meadows and you gain: A golf course in the community and homes built a few years later.
You give up: Grand Lakes' lake network and the low MUD 2 rate.
Grand Lakes vs. Cinco Ranch
Choose Cinco Ranch and you gain: A larger master plan with more commercial space nearby.
You give up: Grand Lakes' smaller, lake-centered layout.
Questions buyers ask about Grand Lakes
Is Grand Lakes a good place to live?
It suits buyers who want an established Katy-area master plan with lakes, pools and trails, Katy ISD and Grand Parkway access. HAR's 2025 median values run from about $479K to $818K by phase. Check the MUD, the home's age-related systems and the flood zone.
Sources: Grand Lakes MUD 2 newsletter (Sept. 2021): Origins of Grand Lakes Community Impact: Featured neighborhood, Grand Lakes (2020) TxDOT: Grand Parkway Segment D Checked Nov 10, 2026
What are the downsides of living in Grand Lakes?
Most homes were built from 2000 to 2006, the utility district rate changes by phase, and the lakes are not detention lakes. The association's assessment is not published online, so get the resale certificate early.
Sources: Grand Lakes MUD 2 newsletter (Sept. 2021): Origins of Grand Lakes Community Impact: Featured neighborhood, Grand Lakes (2020) TxDOT: Grand Parkway Segment D Checked Nov 10, 2026
Researched and checked Nov 10, 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
Grand Lakes 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 10, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Lakes | 988 | 2,886 sq ft | 2000 | $478,752 |
| Grand Lakes Phase Two | 280 | 4,246 sq ft | 2002 | $792,148 |
| Grand Lakes Phase Three | 1,063 | 3,011 sq ft | 2004 | $537,128 |
| Grand Lakes Phase Four | 408 | 4,331 sq ft | 2006 | $817,645 |
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 10, 2026
Property taxes
| Taxing unit | Adopted rate | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Lakes MUD 1 | $0.42091 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
| Grand Lakes MUD 2 | $0.1280 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Grand Lakes MUD 4 | $0.4050 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Grand Lakes WCID | $0.05217 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
| Harris-Fort Bend ESD 100 | $0.092102 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
| Katy ISD | $1.1171 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
| Fort Bend County | $0.4070 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
| Fort Bend County Drainage District | $0.0100 per $100 | 2026 | 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.
- Fort Bend Central Appraisal District property search
- Fort Bend County Tax Assessor-Collector
- True Cost of Homeownership calculator
Checked Nov 10, 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
- Katy ISD SARA school assignment 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
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 5.5 mi
- Sugar Land Town Square 12 mi
- Town & Country Village 12 mi
Parks and nature
- George Bush Park 4.5 mi
- Terry Hershey Park 9.4 mi
Straight-line distance from the approximate center of Grand Lakes, not driving distance or time. Each name links to its official site. A list is not a recommendation or a ranking.
See Grand Lakes on the area map
Checked Oct 28, 2026
Thinking About Buying or Selling in Grand Lakes?
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
Call or text: 832-797-3780 Text Michael
Personal help
Questions about Grand Lakes?
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Researched and checked Nov. 10, 2026. Every fact links to its source. Related: Katy · All Houston communities · Area map
Sources for the sections above
- HAR.com Grand Lakes, 2025 Facts
- Katy ISD
- Grand Lakes MUD 2 newsletter (Sept. 2021): Origins of Grand Lakes
- Community Impact: Featured neighborhood, Grand Lakes (2020)
- TxDOT: Grand Parkway Segment D
- Community Impact: Westpark Tollway and Grand Parkway connectors (2024)
- HAR.com: Grand Lakes Phase Four 2025 Facts
- Fort Bend County Tax Office: Grand Lakes MUD 2
- HAR.com, Katy - Southeast market area price trends (read Nov. 6, 2026)
- HAR.com, Katy - Southwest market area price trends (read Nov. 6, 2026)
- HAR.com monthly MLS report
- Fort Bend County Tax Office: Grand Lakes MUD 1
- Official tax rate source
- Official tax rate source
- Fort Bend County Drainage District: floodplain map
Community facts: city, district and association records, the Fort Bend 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.