Water line along Westheimer Parkway
MUD 5 extended its water line along Westheimer Parkway in 2018.6
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Katy Creek RanchLow MUD rate
Want a Katy ISD home built around 2010 with one of the lower MUD rates in the area? Katy Creek Ranch is worth a look. Lots are small, and some sections sit next to Buffalo Bayou.
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Katy Creek Ranch from above. Aerial: USGS The National Map imagery (public domain).
Interactive neighborhood map
Katy Creek Ranch and its neighbors, on one map.
Tap the gold dot for Katy Creek Ranch’s HAR figures and tax units; colored dots are groceries, parks and hospitals with verified coordinates. Gray dots are nearby neighborhoods to compare.
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- 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 Katy Creek 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.
Open to the public
Groceries
Nearest H-E-B stores in our list (straight line from Katy Creek Ranch’s center): Katy Market H-E-B, 2.4 mi; Grand Parkway H-E-B plus!, 2.8 mi.
Open to the public
Healthcare
Nearest hospitals with an emergency room (straight line): Houston Methodist West Hospital, 6.7 mi; Texas Children's Hospital West Campus, 7.0 mi.
Neighborhood comparison
Katy Creek Ranch and nearby neighborhoods, side by side.
Tap Compare on Katy Creek Ranch and one or two neighbors to line up HAR figures, dues and tax units.
Katy Creek Ranch
Katy Creek Ranch
Katy Creek Ranch is a Katy-area subdivision off Westheimer Parkway in Fort Bend County (ZIP 77494), in Katy ISD and served by Harris-Fort Bend Counties MUD 5.
- $368KHAR 2025 median value
- 2,377Median sq ft
- 2010Median year built
- Harris-Fort Bend MUD 5: $0.3100 per $100 (2026)
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
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
Cane Island
Cane Island is a master-planned community of about 1,100 acres north of I-10 and just west of the Grand Parkway, inside the City of Katy.
HAR has no 2025 neighborhood figures for this section. Ask for recent sales.
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
Jordan Ranch
Northern Fulshear in Fort Bend County, about one mile south of I-10, with frontage on Texas Heritage Parkway; welcome center 30757 Jordan Crossing Blvd, Fulshear, TX 77423.
- $464KHAR 2025 median value
- 2,670Median sq ft
- 2022Median year built
- Jordan Ranch homeowners association (legal name not shown on the developer's FAQ): $1,235 per year (not stated (developer FAQ, checked 2026-10-20))
- Fulshear Municipal Utility District No. 3A: $1.1200 per $100 (not stated by developer)
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)
Nearby community
Fulbrook
Fulbrook is a lake and river community west of downtown Fulshear on the south side of FM 1093, in Fort Bend County.
- 2021Median year built
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
Katy Creek Ranch details worth knowing.
- 01
Built around 2010
HAR's 2025 facts count 761 single-family homes with a median year built of 2010, a median of 2,377 sq ft and a median lot of 5,262 sq ft.1
- 02
Values
HAR's 2025 median market value is $367,790, with a typical range of $293K to $516K.1
- 03
Harris-Fort Bend Counties MUD 5
HAR's tax table lists Harris-Fort Bend MUD 5, which adopted $0.31 per $100 for 2026, one of the lower MUD rates in this part of Katy.1
- 04
On Westheimer Parkway
MUD 5's 2018 county permit plans for a Westheimer Parkway water line show Katy Creek Ranch Sections Four and Six along the route, next to Buffalo Bayou.6
- 05
Unincorporated Fort Bend County
There is no city government; Fort Bend County, Fort Bend ESD 2 and the utility district provide services.1
Getting around
From Katy Creek Ranch to the rest of Houston.
Main routes: Westheimer Parkway to the Grand Parkway, the Westpark Tollway and I-10.54
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 Katy Creek 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.
Katy Creek Ranch market dashboard
What the market around Katy Creek Ranch is doing.
HAR doesn’t publish monthly market-area figures for Katy Creek Ranch alone. HAR’s Katy - Southwest and Katy - Southeast market areas cover the communities around Katy Creek Ranch; we don’t claim Katy Creek 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.
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
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
HAR 2025 Facts for Katy Creek Ranch: median market value $367,790, typical range $293K - $516K, median home 2,377 sq ft on a 5,262 sq ft lot, median year built 20101.
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, 20269.
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 Katy Creek Ranch.
We could not verify the association's assessment.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 year1011. 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 a Katy ISD home built around 2010 with one of the lower MUD rates in the area? Katy Creek Ranch is worth a look. Lots are small, and some sections sit next to Buffalo Bayou.
The Good
The Bad
The Reality
- Michael’s bottom lineKaty Creek Ranch is a value play in Katy ISD with a lower MUD rate than most of its neighbors. The tradeoff is small lots, and I would pull the FEMA zone and flood disclosure for any home in the sections near Buffalo Bayou.
- You may love it ifBuyers who want Katy ISD at a lower price point
- You may love it ifBuyers who want a lower MUD rate
- You may love it ifBuyers commuting on the Westpark Tollway
- Consider elsewhere ifIf you want bigger lots, compare Falcon Ranch.
- Consider elsewhere ifIf you want lakes and a recreation center, look at King Lakes.
Michael’s Take · broker opinion, based on the sourced facts above
My take: Katy Creek Ranch is a value play in Katy ISD with a lower MUD rate than most of its neighbors. The tradeoff is small lots, and I would pull the FEMA zone and flood disclosure for any home in the sections near Buffalo Bayou.
- Katy Independent School DistrictDistrict listed for Katy Creek Ranch 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 Katy Creek Ranch address.
MUD 5's 2018 plans show sections beside Buffalo Bayou; check each lot's flood zone.612
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
Katy Creek 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.
| Measure | Katy Creek Ranch | Other |
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Questions buyers actually ask
Katy Creek Ranch questions, answered.
What do HAR’s 2025 Facts show for homes in Katy Creek Ranch?
HAR’s 2025 Facts for “Katy Creek Ranch” show a median market value of $367,790, a typical range of $293K - $516K, a median home of 2,377 sq ft on a 5,262 sq ft lot, and a median year built of 2010. 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 Katy Creek Ranch besides Fort Bend County?
Our records show Katy ISD at $1.1171 per $100 (2026); Harris-Fort Bend MUD 5 at $0.3100 per $100 (2026); Fort Bend ESD 2 at $0.0968 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.
What did HAR’s Katy - Southwest market area show this fall for buyers looking at Katy Creek Ranch?
On Nov. 6, 2026, HAR showed a Sep 2026 median sold price of $469,950 for single-family homes in its Katy - Southwest market area, with 132 sales that month, 758 active listings in Oct 2026 and about 4.7 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
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Neighborhood matchmakerKaty Creek Ranch 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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- The Michael O’Neal Group has helped 2,035 families over 13 years
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- Works with buyers and sellers across Greater Houston from the team’s office in Humble
How the team helps
- Pricing from Katy Creek 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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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.
Katy Creek Ranch at a Glance
Built around 2010. HAR's 2025 facts count 761 single-family homes with a median year built of 2010, a median of 2,377 sq ft and a median lot of 5,262 sq ft. HAR.com: Katy Creek Ranch 2025 Facts
Values. HAR's 2025 median market value is $367,790, with a typical range of $293K to $516K. HAR.com: Katy Creek Ranch 2025 Facts
Harris-Fort Bend Counties MUD 5. HAR's tax table lists Harris-Fort Bend MUD 5, which adopted $0.31 per $100 for 2026, one of the lower MUD rates in this part of Katy. HAR.com: Katy Creek Ranch 2025 Facts Fort Bend County Tax Office: Harris-Fort Bend MUD 5
On Westheimer Parkway. MUD 5's 2018 county permit plans for a Westheimer Parkway water line show Katy Creek Ranch Sections Four and Six along the route, next to Buffalo Bayou. Fort Bend County: H-FB MUD 5 Westheimer Parkway water line permit plans (2018)
Unincorporated Fort Bend County. There is no city government; Fort Bend County, Fort Bend ESD 2 and the utility district provide services. HAR.com: Katy Creek Ranch 2025 Facts Fort Bend County Tax Office: Fort Bend ESD 2
Westpark Tollway and the Grand Parkway. The Westpark Tollway and the Grand Parkway's Segment D are the nearby tollways. Community Impact: Westpark Tollway and Grand Parkway connectors (2024) TxDOT: Grand Parkway Segment D
Homes and the Katy Creek Ranch Market
| HAR neighborhood | Single-family homes | Median size | Median lot | Median year built | Median market value | Value range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katy Creek Ranch | 761 | 2,377 sq ft | 5,262 sq ft | 2010 | $367,790 | $293K - $516K |
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 Katy Creek 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 Katy Creek 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 Katy Creek Ranch
| Taxing unit | Adopted rate | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harris-Fort Bend MUD 5 | $0.3100 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
| Katy ISD | $1.1171 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
| Fort Bend ESD 2 | $0.096778 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
| Fort Bend County | $0.4070 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
| Fort Bend County Drainage District | $0.0100 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
Rates are per $100 of taxable value, each with its own adopted year from the Fort Bend County Tax Office. The FBCAD account lists the units for the address. Fort Bend County Tax Office: Harris-Fort Bend MUD 5
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. HAR.com: Katy Creek Ranch 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 Katy Creek Ranch
- Katy ISD SARA school assignment by address
Katy Creek Ranch 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 Katy Creek Ranch
MUD 5's 2018 plans show sections of the subdivision next to Buffalo Bayou. Check the lot on FEMA's map and Fort Bend County Drainage District's floodplain map, and read the seller's flood disclosure. Fort Bend County: H-FB MUD 5 Westheimer Parkway water line permit plans (2018) 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 Katy Creek Ranch
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.
Katy Creek Ranch Questions Buyers Ask
What do HAR's 2025 facts show for Katy Creek Ranch?
761 single-family homes, a median market value of $367,790, a typical range of $293K to $516K, a median of 2,377 sq ft on a 5,262 sq ft lot and a median year built of 2010.
Sources: HAR.com: Katy Creek Ranch 2025 Facts Checked Nov. 11, 2026
What utility district serves Katy Creek Ranch?
Harris-Fort Bend Counties MUD 5, with an adopted rate of $0.31 per $100 for 2026.
Sources: Fort Bend County Tax Office: Harris-Fort Bend MUD 5 Checked Nov. 11, 2026
Is Katy Creek Ranch near Buffalo Bayou?
Yes. MUD 5's 2018 plans show Sections Four and Six along Westheimer Parkway next to Buffalo Bayou. Check each lot on FEMA's map and read the seller's flood disclosure.
Sources: Fort Bend County: H-FB MUD 5 Westheimer Parkway water line permit plans (2018) FEMA Flood Map Service Center Checked Nov. 11, 2026
Which school district serves Katy Creek Ranch?
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. 11, 2026
Keeping It Real with Michael O’Neal
Why Live in Katy Creek Ranch? The Good, The Bad & The Reality
Want a Katy ISD home built around 2010 with one of the lower MUD rates in the area? Katy Creek Ranch is worth a look. Lots are small, and some sections sit next to Buffalo Bayou.
Neighborhood Reality Check
Why You’ll Love It
- Low MUD rate
- Lower price point
- Katy ISD
What Might Surprise You
- Small lots
- Next to Buffalo Bayou
- Smaller homes
Everyday Convenience
- Nearest H-E-B: Katy Market H-E-B, 2.4 mi
- ER: Houston Methodist West Hospital, 6.7 mi
- Shopping: Katy Mills, 2.3 mi
- Park: George Bush Park, 7.1 mi
Straight-line miles.
Michael’s Take
Katy Creek Ranch is a value play in Katy ISD with a lower MUD rate than most of its neighbors.
Compare nearby:
Four Reasons People Love Living in Katy Creek Ranch
- 1Low MUD rate
Harris-Fort Bend MUD 5 adopted $0.31 per $100 for 2026.
- 2Lower price point
HAR's 2025 median market value is $367,790.
- 3Katy ISD
Katy ISD's adopted rate is $1.1171 per $100.
- 4Tollway access
The Westpark Tollway and Grand Parkway Segment D are nearby.
Community Impact: Westpark Tollway and Grand Parkway connectors (2024) TxDOT: Grand Parkway Segment D
Four Things You Should Know Before Moving to Katy Creek Ranch
- 1Small lots
HAR's median lot is 5,262 sq ft.
- 2Next to Buffalo Bayou
MUD 5's 2018 plans show sections beside Buffalo Bayou; check each lot's flood zone.
Fort Bend County: H-FB MUD 5 Westheimer Parkway water line permit plans (2018) FEMA Flood Map Service Center
- 3Smaller homes
HAR's median home size is 2,377 sq ft.
- 4Dues not published
We could not verify the association's assessment.
Who Might Love Katy Creek Ranch?
- Buyers who want Katy ISD at a lower price point
- Buyers who want a lower MUD rate
- Buyers commuting on the Westpark Tollway
Who Might Prefer Somewhere Else?
- If you want bigger lots, compare Falcon Ranch.
- If you want lakes and a recreation center, look at King Lakes.
Everyday Convenience in Katy Creek Ranch
- Water line along Westheimer Parkway MUD 5 extended its water line along Westheimer Parkway in 2018. Fort Bend County: H-FB MUD 5 Westheimer Parkway water line permit plans (2018)
Main routes: Westheimer Parkway to the Grand Parkway, the Westpark Tollway and I-10. TxDOT: Grand Parkway Segment D Community Impact: Westpark Tollway and Grand Parkway connectors (2024) FHWA: Katy Freeway project profile
| Nearest H-E-B | Katy Market H-E-B 2.4 mi |
|---|---|
| Nearest H-E-B | Grand Parkway H-E-B plus! 2.8 mi |
| Pharmacy | In-store pharmacy at Katy Market H-E-B 2.4 mi |
| Hospital with an ER | Houston Methodist West Hospital 6.7 mi |
| Major shopping | Katy Mills 2.3 mi |
| Parks and nature | George Bush Park 7.1 mi |
| Airport | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) 32 mi |
| Airport | William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) 32 mi |
Distances are straight-line from the approximate center of Katy Creek 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 | $367,790 | HAR 2025 facts (Katy Creek Ranch) |
|---|---|---|
| Value range | $293K - $516K | HAR 2025 facts (Katy Creek Ranch) |
| Median home size | 2,377 sq ft | HAR 2025 facts (Katy Creek Ranch) |
| Median lot | 5,262 sq ft | HAR 2025 facts (Katy Creek Ranch) |
| Median year built | 2010 | HAR 2025 facts (Katy Creek Ranch) |
| Single-family homes | 761 | HAR 2025 facts (Katy Creek Ranch) |
| Tax rate: Harris-Fort Bend MUD 5 | $0.3100 per $100 (2026) | official rate; not a tax bill |
| Tax rate: Katy ISD | $1.1171 per $100 (2026) | official rate; not a tax bill |
| Tax rate: Fort Bend ESD 2 | $0.096778 per $100 (2026) | official rate; not a tax bill |
Median closed sale price, recent closed sales, price per square foot, days on market and inventory for Katy Creek 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 Katy Creek Ranch Fact Sheet.
Michael’s Take Broker opinion, based on the sourced facts above
My take: Katy Creek Ranch is a value play in Katy ISD with a lower MUD rate than most of its neighbors. The tradeoff is small lots, and I would pull the FEMA zone and flood disclosure for any home in the sections near Buffalo Bayou.
Katy Creek Ranch vs. Nearby Neighborhoods
Katy Creek Ranch vs. King Lakes
Choose King Lakes and you gain: Lakes, a recreation center and larger lots.
You give up: Katy Creek Ranch's lower MUD rate and price point.
Katy Creek Ranch vs. Falcon Ranch
Choose Falcon Ranch and you gain: Larger lots.
You give up: Katy Creek Ranch's lower MUD rate.
Questions buyers ask about Katy Creek Ranch
Is Katy Creek Ranch a good place to live?
It suits buyers who want a Katy ISD home built around 2010 at a lower price point, with a 2025 HAR median value of $367,790 and a MUD rate of $0.31 per $100. Check the flood zone for sections near Buffalo Bayou.
Sources: Fort Bend County Tax Office: Harris-Fort Bend MUD 5 HAR.com: Katy Creek Ranch 2025 Facts Fort Bend County Tax Office: Katy ISD Checked Nov 11, 2026
What are the downsides of living in Katy Creek Ranch?
Lots are small, at a median of 5,262 sq ft, some sections sit next to Buffalo Bayou, and the association's assessment is not published online.
Sources: Fort Bend County Tax Office: Harris-Fort Bend MUD 5 HAR.com: Katy Creek Ranch 2025 Facts Fort Bend County Tax Office: Katy ISD 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
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Neighborhood fact sheet
Katy Creek 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katy Creek Ranch | 761 | 2,377 sq ft | 2010 | $367,790 |
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-Fort Bend MUD 5 | $0.3100 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
| Katy ISD | $1.1171 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
| Fort Bend ESD 2 | $0.096778 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 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
- 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 2.3 mi
- Town & Country Village 14 mi
- CITYCENTRE 14 mi
Parks and nature
- George Bush Park 7.1 mi
- Terry Hershey Park 11 mi
Straight-line distance from the approximate center of Katy Creek Ranch, not driving distance or time. Each name links to its official site. A list is not a recommendation or a ranking.
See Katy Creek Ranch on the area map
Checked Oct 28, 2026
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Researched and checked Nov. 11, 2026. Every fact links to its source. Related: Katy · All Houston communities · Area map
Sources for the sections above
- HAR.com Katy Creek Ranch, 2025 Facts
- Katy ISD
- Fort Bend County Tax Office: Harris-Fort Bend MUD 5
- Community Impact: Westpark Tollway and Grand Parkway connectors (2024)
- TxDOT: Grand Parkway Segment D
- Fort Bend County: H-FB MUD 5 Westheimer Parkway water line permit plans (2018)
- HAR.com, Katy - Southwest market area price trends (read Nov. 6, 2026)
- HAR.com, Katy - Southeast market area price trends (read Nov. 6, 2026)
- HAR.com monthly MLS report
- Official tax rate source
- Official tax rate source
- FEMA Flood Map Service Center
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.