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RosenbergA low city tax rate

Want a real downtown with 1880s buildings, a 208.9-acre nature park and a city tax rate of $0.30 per $100? Rosenberg gives you all three. Just know the Brazos River runs along the edge of town, and the weather service names Rosenberg streets that go under water at high stages.

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Rosenberg from above. Aerial: USGS The National Map imagery (public domain).

  • $0.3000City of Rosenberg tax rate per $100, 20261

Why people choose Rosenberg

What sets Rosenberg apart.

Rosenberg adopted $0.30 per $100 for 2026, the same as 2025 and down from $0.38 in 2021. Richmond's city rate is $0.62 and Sugar Land's is $0.371116 for 2026.12

Historic Downtown covers Avenues F through I and 2nd through 5th Streets, with restored 1880s buildings, murals, coffee shops, a community theatre and free parking. The city calls it a Texas State Designated Cultural Arts District.34

What stands out

  • Trails, a lake and prairie. Seabourne Creek Nature Park has 3.1 miles of granite trails, a 4-acre fishing lake, a wetland, 20 acres of prairie and disc golf, and the 168-acre sports complex sits next to it.56
  • Errands on US 59. Brazos Town Center at US 59 and Reading Road has a Kroger Marketplace with a drive-thru pharmacy and fuel, and The Home Depot is on Commercial Drive.78
  • A commuter bus from town. Fort Bend Transit's weekday park and ride leaves from the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds in Rosenberg for the Texas Medical Center, Greenway Plaza and downtown Houston.9

Interactive neighborhood map

Rosenberg and its neighbors, on one map.

Tap the gold dot for Rosenberg’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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Daily life

What everyday life in Rosenberg looks like.

From the area’s own records and each place’s official page. Places without verified coordinates are described here but not mapped.

Two shopping areas

Big errands are at Brazos Town Center along US 59 at Reading Road, while bakeries, coffee shops, antiques and restaurants sit downtown on Avenues F through I.83

River views at Brazos Park

Brazos Park on Houston Street sits on the south bank of the river with a granite walking trail, pickleball and tennis courts and disc golf.10

The fair comes to town

The Fort Bend County Fair runs at the fairgrounds on Highway 36 South each fall; the 2026 dates were Sept. 24 to Oct. 4, so expect event traffic on that corridor.13

Neighborhood comparison

Rosenberg and nearby neighborhoods, side by side.

Tap Compare on Rosenberg and one or two neighbors to line up HAR figures, dues and tax units.

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Rosenberg

Rosenberg

Rosenberg is an incorporated city in Fort Bend County on the south bank of the Brazos River, across the river from Richmond along US 59/I-69.

HAR has no 2025 neighborhood figures for this section. Ask for recent sales.

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Richmond

The Fort Bend County seat, founded in 1837 on the Brazos River, with a small historic city and large master-planned communities in the surrounding Richmond-address area.

  • 2016Median year built
  • Pecan Grove MUD: $0.6250 per $100 (2025) and 3 more
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Veranda

Veranda is a 710-acre Johnson Development community in Richmond that opened in spring 2017, at the northwest corner of Williams Way Boulevard (Richmond Parkway) and US 59/I-69.

  • $464KHAR 2025 median value
  • 2,689Median sq ft
  • 2020Median year built
  • Fort Bend MUD 215: $0.7300 per $100 (2025) and 1 more
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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)
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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
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New Territory

New Territory is a 3,200 acre master-planned community of 4,603 homes in 42 neighborhoods that became part of the City of Sugar Land in December 2017.

  • $447KHAR 2025 median value
  • 2,909Median sq ft
  • 1997Median year built
  • New Territory Residential Community Association: $1,335 per year (base rate, includes Club membership) (2027)
  • Fort Bend LID 7: $0.3400 per $100 (2026)
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Telfair

Telfair is a 2,018 acre master-planned community in the City of Sugar Land with 2,839 single-family homes (HAR median year built 2009) and about 70 acres of lakes near US 59/I-69, Highway 6 and US 90A.

  • $722KHAR 2025 median value
  • 3,582Median sq ft
  • 2009Median year built
  • Fort Bend LID 17: $0.3800 per $100 (2026) and 3 more
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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
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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

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

Rosenberg details worth knowing.

  1. 01

    Across the Brazos from Richmond

    Rosenberg sits on the south bank of the Brazos River in Fort Bend County, next to Richmond, the county seat. City Hall is at 2110 4th Street.10

  2. 02

    A railroad junction town

    The Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe line crossed the existing G.H. and S.A. at Rosenberg Junction in 1880, and the railway platted the town site in 1883. The town is named for Henry Rosenberg of Galveston, the railroad's first president, and the city incorporated in 1902.11

  3. 03

    Oil, sulphur and highways

    Oil and sulphur were discovered in the area in 1901, and the state historical marker credits those finds and highway building after 1920 with making Rosenberg a regional trade center.11

  4. 04

    A historic downtown and arts district

    Historic Downtown Rosenberg covers Avenues F through I and 2nd through 5th Streets, with restored buildings dating to the 1880s, murals, antiques, restaurants and a community theatre. The city describes downtown as a Texas State Designated Cultural Arts District.3

  5. 05

    Homes from the 1940s to new construction

    HAR's ZIP 77471 neighborhood table runs from older additions near the original town, such as Tinker Addn (average year built 1944) and Mulcahy Addn (1950), to newer subdivisions such as Kingdom Heights (2018), Briarwood Crossing (2019), and Brookewater and Miller's Pond (2024).12

Getting around

From Rosenberg to the rest of Houston.

Main routes: US 59/I-69, US 90A, SH 36 and FM 2218, with the Grand Parkway (SH 99) branching north from US 59 in Sugar Land.1415

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?

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Rosenberg market dashboard

What the market around Rosenberg is doing.

HAR doesn’t publish monthly market-area figures for Rosenberg alone. HAR’s Fort Bend South/Richmond and Fort Bend County North/Richmond market areas cover the communities around Rosenberg; we don’t claim Rosenberg 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.

Fort Bend South/Richmond

HAR market area · single-family

  • $324,445Median sold price, Sep 2026
  • 114Homes sold, Sep 2026
  • 953Active listings, Oct 2026
  • 6.7Months of inventory, Oct 2026
  • 44Median days on market, Sep 2026
  • +20%Active listings vs. a year ago

HAR price trends · HAR market update16

Fort Bend County North/Richmond

HAR market area · single-family

  • $406,902Median sold price, Sep 2026
  • 128Homes sold, Sep 2026
  • 954Active listings, Oct 2026
  • 6Months of inventory, Oct 2026
  • 35.5Median days on market, Sep 2026
  • +5.2%Active listings vs. a year ago

HAR price trends · HAR market update17

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, 202618.

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 Rosenberg.

Lamar CISD's 2026 rate is $1.139 per $100, almost four times the city's $0.30. The $140,000 school homestead exemption helps, but run the full bill, not just the city rate.191

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Rates: each unit’s adopted rate from official sources, with its year2021. 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 real downtown with 1880s buildings, a 208.9-acre nature park and a city tax rate of $0.30 per $100? Rosenberg gives you all three. Just know the Brazos River runs along the edge of town, and the weather service names Rosenberg streets that go under water at high stages.

The Good

  • A low city tax rateRosenberg adopted $0.30 per $100 for 2026, the same as 2025 and down from $0.38 in 2021. Richmond's city rate is $0.62 and Sugar Land's is $0.371116 for 2026.12
  • A downtown with historyHistoric Downtown covers Avenues F through I and 2nd through 5th Streets, with restored 1880s buildings, murals, coffee shops, a community theatre and free parking. The city calls it a Texas State Designated Cultural Arts District.34
  • Trails, a lake and prairieSeabourne Creek Nature Park has 3.1 miles of granite trails, a 4-acre fishing lake, a wetland, 20 acres of prairie and disc golf, and the 168-acre sports complex sits next to it.56
  • Errands on US 59Brazos Town Center at US 59 and Reading Road has a Kroger Marketplace with a drive-thru pharmacy and fuel, and The Home Depot is on Commercial Drive.78
  • A commuter bus from townFort Bend Transit's weekday park and ride leaves from the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds in Rosenberg for the Texas Medical Center, Greenway Plaza and downtown Houston.9

The Bad

  • The Brazos reaches town streetsThe weather service says Sixth Street and Avenue B are inundated at a 49 foot stage at the Richmond gauge and nearby homes take on water at 52 feet. The river crested at 55.19 feet in 2017 and 54.74 feet in 2016.22
  • The school tax is the big lineLamar CISD's 2026 rate is $1.139 per $100, almost four times the city's $0.30. The $140,000 school homestead exemption helps, but run the full bill, not just the city rate.191
  • City limits or ETJ, and maybe a MUDThe city's 2026 ordinance map shows an ETJ around the city limits, and newer areas can carry a utility district, such as Fort Bend County MUD 250 and 250A at I-69 and Doris Road.2324
  • Older homes near downtownHAR's ZIP 77471 table shows additions near the original town built around the 1940s and 1950s, such as Tinker Addn (1944) and Mulcahy Addn (1950). Plan on a full inspection of the roof, plumbing, wiring and foundation.12
  • Road work and a growing districtThe county's 2023 recap listed SH 36 and FM 2218 widenings and future US 90A work, and Community Impact reported Lamar CISD projecting about 2,135 new students a year, so expect work zones and possible rezoning.1425

The Reality

  • Michael’s bottom lineRosenberg is two different markets under one name. Near downtown you are buying an older house, so the inspection and the flood maps matter most, and Sixth Street and Avenue B show up by name in the weather service's flood list. Out in the newer sections the question flips to the tax line, so pull the FBCAD account and see whether a MUD sits next to the city's $0.30 before you compare it with Richmond or Sugar Land.
  • You may love it ifBuyers who want a small city with its own historic downtown, murals and a railroad museum
  • You may love it ifBuyers who want a lower city tax rate than Richmond or Sugar Land
  • You may love it ifBuyers who like nature trails, a fishing lake and open prairie inside city limits
  • Consider elsewhere ifIf you want the county seat's courthouse square and historic district just across the river, look at Richmond.
  • Consider elsewhere ifIf you want a bigger city park system, a town center and mostly built-out neighborhoods farther east on US 59, see Sugar Land.
  • Consider elsewhere ifIf you want a newer master plan with a pool, recreation center and lakes all in one community, compare Veranda.

Michael’s Take · broker opinion, based on the sourced facts above

My take: Rosenberg is two different markets under one name. Near downtown you are buying an older house, so the inspection and the flood maps matter most, and Sixth Street and Avenue B show up by name in the weather service's flood list. Out in the newer sections the question flips to the tax line, so pull the FBCAD account and see whether a MUD sits next to the city's $0.30 before you compare it with Richmond or Sugar Land.

Schools

Schools for a Rosenberg address.

Lamar CISD's 2026 rate is $1.139 per $100, almost four times the city's $0.30. The $140,000 school homestead exemption helps, but run the full bill, not just the city rate.191

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 Rosenberg address.

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    Questions buyers actually ask

    Rosenberg questions, answered.

    Which local taxing units apply in Rosenberg besides Fort Bend County?

    Our records show City of Rosenberg at $0.3000 per $100 (2026); Lamar CISD at $1.1390 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.

    What did HAR’s Fort Bend South/Richmond market area show this fall for buyers looking at Rosenberg?

    On Nov. 6, 2026, HAR showed a Sep 2026 median sold price of $324,445 for single-family homes in its Fort Bend South/Richmond market area, with 114 sales that month, 953 active listings in Oct 2026 and about 6.7 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.

    Michael O’Neal, Broker and REALTOR

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    • 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
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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 Rosenberg’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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    • Transaction coordination from contract to close

    The website assistant answers from our sourced Rosenberg guide and hands property-specific or current MLS questions to Michael’s team.

    Research

    Rosenberg 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.

    Rosenberg at a Glance

    Across the Brazos from Richmond. Rosenberg sits on the south bank of the Brazos River in Fort Bend County, next to Richmond, the county seat. City Hall is at 2110 4th Street. City of Rosenberg: Brazos Park City of Richmond: history City of Rosenberg: visitors

    A railroad junction town. The Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe line crossed the existing G.H. and S.A. at Rosenberg Junction in 1880, and the railway platted the town site in 1883. The town is named for Henry Rosenberg of Galveston, the railroad's first president, and the city incorporated in 1902. City of Rosenberg: Rosenberg's history Texas Historical Commission: Rosenberg marker

    Oil, sulphur and highways. Oil and sulphur were discovered in the area in 1901, and the state historical marker credits those finds and highway building after 1920 with making Rosenberg a regional trade center. City of Rosenberg: Rosenberg's history Texas Historical Commission: Rosenberg marker

    A historic downtown and arts district. Historic Downtown Rosenberg covers Avenues F through I and 2nd through 5th Streets, with restored buildings dating to the 1880s, murals, antiques, restaurants and a community theatre. The city describes downtown as a Texas State Designated Cultural Arts District. City of Rosenberg: downtown shopping and activities City of Rosenberg: Cultural Arts District

    Homes from the 1940s to new construction. HAR's ZIP 77471 neighborhood table runs from older additions near the original town, such as Tinker Addn (average year built 1944) and Mulcahy Addn (1950), to newer subdivisions such as Kingdom Heights (2018), Briarwood Crossing (2019), and Brookewater and Miller's Pond (2024). HAR.com: ZIP 77471 neighborhoods

    City limits and the ETJ. The city's ordinance map, updated through the January 20, 2026 council meeting, shows both the city limits and the extraterritorial jurisdiction, plus boundary agreements with the City of Orchard and the Village of Pleak. A Rosenberg mailing address can be outside the city limits. City of Rosenberg: ordinance map of city limits and ETJ (Jan. 2026)

    A 208.9-acre nature park. Seabourne Creek Nature Park on Highway 36 South is the city's largest park, with 3.1 miles of granite walking trails, a 4-acre fishing lake, a wetland, 20 acres of prairie, an arboretum and a 9-hole disc golf course. The 168-acre Seabourne Creek Regional Sports Complex on Fountains Drive has baseball, softball and football or soccer fields. City of Rosenberg: Seabourne Creek Nature Park City of Rosenberg: Seabourne Creek Regional Sports Complex

    Brazos Town Center on US 59. Brazos Town Center sits at US 59 and Reading Road; its Kroger Marketplace, about 123,000 sq ft, opened in 2009. The Home Depot is on Commercial Drive nearby. REBusiness: Kroger Marketplace opens in Rosenberg (Dec. 2009) Kroger: Rosenberg The Home Depot: Rosenberg #6530

    A wider US 59/I-69. TxDOT's widening of US 59/I-69 from SH 99 to the Wharton County line was substantially complete in the county's December 2023 recap, which also listed FM 2218 widening from I-69 to SH 36 and SH 36 widening south toward the Brazoria County line. Fort Bend County: TxDOT mobility projects recap (Dec. 2023)

    Growth west of town. Community Impact reported in August 2025 that Holly Ridge, a 359-acre development of more than 1,000 homes with 133 acres of green space, broke ground south of US 90A and west of Spencer Road outside Rosenberg, in Lamar CISD, with opening expected in early 2026. Community Impact: Holly Ridge outside Rosenberg (Aug. 2025)

    Approximate center of Rosenberg, © OpenStreetMap contributors. Boundaries are not shown; confirm an address with the appraisal district.

    Homes and the Rosenberg Market

    HAR does not show a single 2025 neighborhood record we could match to Rosenberg, so we do not publish home statistics here.

    Rosenberg has no single developer. Holly Ridge, outside the city west of Spencer Road, was announced by The Signorelli Co. with homes starting in the low $300,000s per Community Impact (Aug. 2025); for other active subdivisions, ask for the builder list by section. Community Impact: Holly Ridge outside Rosenberg (Aug. 2025)

    Median closed price, recent closed sales, price per square foot, days on market and active inventory for Rosenberg 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 Rosenberg; 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 Rosenberg

    Taxing unitAdopted rateYearSource
    City of Rosenberg$0.300000 per $1002026Source
    Fort Bend County (general)$0.407000 per $1002026Source
    Fort Bend County Drainage District$0.010000 per $1002026Source
    Lamar CISD$1.139000 per $1002026Source

    The Fort Bend County tax office lists Rosenberg's adopted rate at $0.30 per $100 for both 2025 and 2026, down from $0.38 in 2021. ABC13 reported in July 2026 that the city was weighing a five-cent increase; the county's 2026 listing shows the rate unchanged. Fort Bend County Tax Office: City of Rosenberg ABC13: Rosenberg considers its first property tax rate increase in nearly a decade (July 29, 2026)

    The Rosenberg Development Corporation's tax page lists the city, Fort Bend County, the drainage district and Lamar CISD as the property taxing units for Rosenberg, and an 8.25% total sales tax rate. Rosenberg Development Corporation: taxes

    Homes in the ETJ or in newer sections may also pay a municipal utility district. For example, in November 2022 the city held hearings on strategic partnership agreements with Fort Bend County MUD 250 and MUD 250A (Starbridge) at I-69 and Doris Road. Read every unit on the FBCAD account. City of Rosenberg: notice of strategic partnership agreement hearing (Nov. 2022) Fort Bend Central Appraisal District

    Fort Bend County's 2025 worksheet lists a $140,000 Lamar CISD homestead exemption, plus $60,000 for over-65 or disabled owners. Fort Bend County: 2025 tax rate and exemption worksheet

    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.

    Rosenberg is a city, not one association. HAR lists dozens of subdivisions in ZIP 77471, from older additions to new sections, so deed restrictions and dues depend on the subdivision; ask for the resale certificate. HAR.com: ZIP 77471 neighborhoods

    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 Rosenberg

    The Rosenberg Development Corporation lists Lamar CISD as the school taxing unit for Rosenberg, and the district's central offices are at 4810 Avenue I in Rosenberg. Use Lamar CISD's School Finder for the zoned campuses at a specific address. Rosenberg Development Corporation: taxes Lamar CISD: about Lamar CISD: new student enrollment and School Finder

    Community Impact reported in March 2024 that Lamar CISD covers 385 square miles and that a Zonda report projected about 2,135 new students a year for the next decade, so attendance zones can change as schools open. Community Impact: hypergrowth status spurs Lamar CISD into action (Mar. 2024)

    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 Rosenberg

    The National Weather Service gauge for the Brazos River at Richmond names Rosenberg streets in its impact list: Sixth Street and Avenue B are inundated at 49 feet, and at 52 feet homes near that intersection begin to take on water. Flood stage is 45 feet and major flood stage is 50 feet. National Weather Service: Brazos River at Richmond (RMOT2)

    The river at that gauge crested at 55.19 feet on Sept. 1, 2017 (Harvey) and 54.74 feet on June 2, 2016, both above the stage the weather service ties to homes taking on water near Sixth Street and Avenue B. National Weather Service: Brazos River at Richmond (RMOT2)

    Fort Bend County's drainage district posts a Brazos River inundation map for 43 to 55 foot stages at the Richmond gauge, a frequency inundation map, historical flood photos and a levee district map. Its FEMA flood maps are effective April 2, 2014. Fort Bend County Drainage District: maps 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.

    Everyday Places Near Rosenberg

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    Hospitals and urgent care

    Parks and trails

    Entertainment

    Each place links to its own site and was confirmed operating on Nov. 3, 2026. Listed by location, not a ranking or a recommendation.

    Getting Around from Rosenberg

    US 59/I-69 (the Southwest Freeway) runs through Rosenberg east toward Sugar Land and Houston; TxDOT's widening from SH 99 west to the Wharton County line was substantially complete in the county's December 2023 recap. Fort Bend County: TxDOT mobility projects recap (Dec. 2023)

    East on US 59, the Grand Parkway (SH 99) Segment D runs 17.4 miles from US 59 in Sugar Land north to I-10. US 90A, SH 36 and FM 2218 are the other main roads through the Rosenberg area. TxDOT: Grand Parkway Segment D Fort Bend County: TxDOT mobility projects recap (Dec. 2023)

    Fort Bend Transit runs weekday commuter park and ride service to the Texas Medical Center, the Greenway Plaza area and downtown Houston, with one of its four lots at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds in Rosenberg. There is no weekend service. Fort Bend County Public Transportation

    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.

    Rosenberg Questions Buyers Ask

    What are the pros and cons of living in Rosenberg?

    On the plus side, the city rate is $0.30 per $100 (2026), there is a historic downtown with a state designated arts district, a 208.9-acre nature park, shopping at Brazos Town Center on US 59 and a commuter bus lot at the fairgrounds. On the other side, the Brazos River has documented high water that reaches Rosenberg streets, Lamar CISD's rate ($1.139, 2026) is the largest line on the bill, and homes outside the city limits can carry a MUD.

    Sources: Fort Bend County Tax Office: City of Rosenberg Fort Bend County Tax Office: Lamar CISD City of Rosenberg: Cultural Arts District Checked Nov. 3, 2026

    What do homes in Rosenberg cost?

    It depends heavily on the subdivision, since HAR's ZIP 77471 table runs from 1940s additions near downtown to sections built in 2024. HAR's 2025 facts for a citywide Rosenberg figure are not shown on this page yet, so ask us for a current MLS report on the subdivisions you are considering.

    Sources: HAR.com: ZIP 77471 neighborhoods Checked Nov. 3, 2026

    What is the property tax rate in Rosenberg, and are there MUDs?

    Inside the city, the adopted 2026 rates are City of Rosenberg $0.30, Fort Bend County $0.407, the county drainage district $0.01 and Lamar CISD $1.139 per $100. Homes in the ETJ or in some newer sections also pay a MUD, such as Fort Bend County MUD 250 and 250A at I-69 and Doris Road, so read the FBCAD account for the exact list.

    Sources: Fort Bend County Tax Office: City of Rosenberg Fort Bend County Tax Office: Fort Bend County Fort Bend County Tax Office: Fort Bend County Drainage Checked Nov. 3, 2026

    Do Rosenberg neighborhoods have HOA fees?

    Some do and some do not. Rosenberg is a city with dozens of subdivisions on HAR's ZIP 77471 list, from older additions to new sections, so dues and deed restrictions come from each subdivision's own association. Ask for the resale certificate before the option period ends.

    Sources: HAR.com: ZIP 77471 neighborhoods Checked Nov. 3, 2026

    Is a Rosenberg address always inside the city of Rosenberg?

    No. The city's January 2026 ordinance map shows the city limits and a separate extraterritorial jurisdiction around them. A home in the ETJ pays no city tax but may pay a MUD instead, and city services differ, so confirm the taxing units on the FBCAD account.

    Sources: City of Rosenberg: ordinance map of city limits and ETJ (Jan. 2026) Fort Bend Central Appraisal District Checked Nov. 3, 2026

    Where do Rosenberg residents buy groceries?

    The Kroger Marketplace in Brazos Town Center, at US 59 and Reading Road, has a pharmacy with a drive-thru and a fuel center, and The Home Depot is on Commercial Drive nearby. Downtown along Avenues F through I has bakeries, coffee shops and restaurants.

    Sources: Kroger: Rosenberg REBusiness: Kroger Marketplace opens in Rosenberg (Dec. 2009) The Home Depot: Rosenberg #6530 Checked Nov. 3, 2026

    What are the commute routes from Rosenberg into Houston?

    US 59/I-69 is the main route east through Sugar Land, and the Grand Parkway branches north from US 59 to I-10. On weekdays, Fort Bend Transit's commuter buses leave the lot at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds for the Texas Medical Center, Greenway Plaza and downtown.

    Sources: Fort Bend County: TxDOT mobility projects recap (Dec. 2023) TxDOT: Grand Parkway Segment D Fort Bend County Public Transportation Checked Nov. 3, 2026

    Can I find a newer home in Rosenberg?

    Yes. HAR's ZIP 77471 table shows sections such as Kingdom Heights (average year built 2018), Briarwood Crossing (2019), and Brookewater and Miller's Pond (2024). Just outside town, Holly Ridge broke ground in 2025 with more than 1,000 homes planned in Lamar CISD.

    Sources: HAR.com: ZIP 77471 neighborhoods Community Impact: Holly Ridge outside Rosenberg (Aug. 2025) Checked Nov. 3, 2026

    Has the Brazos River flooded parts of Rosenberg?

    The National Weather Service lists Sixth Street and Avenue B in Rosenberg as inundated at a 49 foot stage at the Richmond gauge, with nearby homes taking on water at 52 feet. The river crested at 55.19 feet in 2017 and 54.74 feet in 2016. Risk differs by street and elevation, so check the county's inundation maps for the address.

    Sources: National Weather Service: Brazos River at Richmond (RMOT2) Fort Bend County Drainage District: maps Checked Nov. 3, 2026

    What should I check before making an offer in Rosenberg?

    Confirm city limits or ETJ and every taxing unit on the FBCAD account, including any MUD. Look the lot up on FEMA's map and the county's Brazos inundation map, and ask for an elevation certificate. On an older home near downtown, budget for a full inspection, and check the zoned campuses in Lamar CISD's School Finder.

    Sources: Fort Bend Central Appraisal District FEMA Flood Map Service Center Fort Bend County Drainage District: maps Checked Nov. 3, 2026

    Keeping It Real with Michael O’Neal

    Why Live in Rosenberg? The Good, The Bad & The Reality

    Want a real downtown with 1880s buildings, a 208.9-acre nature park and a city tax rate of $0.30 per $100? Rosenberg gives you all three. Just know the Brazos River runs along the edge of town, and the weather service names Rosenberg streets that go under water at high stages.

    Neighborhood Reality Check

    Why You’ll Love It

    • A low city tax rate
    • A downtown with history
    • Trails, a lake and prairie

    What Might Surprise You

    • The Brazos reaches town streets
    • The school tax is the big line
    • City limits or ETJ, and maybe a MUD

    Everyday Convenience

    • Nearest H-E-B: Richmond Market H-E-B, 3.5 mi
    • ER: OakBend Medical Center, Jackson Street Hospital Campus, 3.0 mi
    • Shopping: Sugar Land Town Square, 12 mi
    • Park: George Bush Park, 14 mi

    Straight-line miles.

    Michael’s Take

    Rosenberg is two different markets under one name.

    Compare nearby:

    Five Reasons People Love Living in Rosenberg

    1. 1
      A low city tax rate

      Rosenberg adopted $0.30 per $100 for 2026, the same as 2025 and down from $0.38 in 2021. Richmond's city rate is $0.62 and Sugar Land's is $0.371116 for 2026.

      Fort Bend County Tax Office: City of Rosenberg Fort Bend County Tax Office: City of Richmond Fort Bend County Tax Office: City of Sugar Land

    2. 2
      A downtown with history

      Historic Downtown covers Avenues F through I and 2nd through 5th Streets, with restored 1880s buildings, murals, coffee shops, a community theatre and free parking. The city calls it a Texas State Designated Cultural Arts District.

      City of Rosenberg: downtown shopping and activities City of Rosenberg: Cultural Arts District

    3. 3
      Trails, a lake and prairie

      Seabourne Creek Nature Park has 3.1 miles of granite trails, a 4-acre fishing lake, a wetland, 20 acres of prairie and disc golf, and the 168-acre sports complex sits next to it.

      City of Rosenberg: Seabourne Creek Nature Park City of Rosenberg: Seabourne Creek Regional Sports Complex

    4. 4
      Errands on US 59

      Brazos Town Center at US 59 and Reading Road has a Kroger Marketplace with a drive-thru pharmacy and fuel, and The Home Depot is on Commercial Drive.

      Kroger: Rosenberg REBusiness: Kroger Marketplace opens in Rosenberg (Dec. 2009) The Home Depot: Rosenberg #6530

    5. 5
      A commuter bus from town

      Fort Bend Transit's weekday park and ride leaves from the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds in Rosenberg for the Texas Medical Center, Greenway Plaza and downtown Houston.

      Fort Bend County Public Transportation

    Five Things You Should Know Before Moving to Rosenberg

    1. 1
      The Brazos reaches town streets

      The weather service says Sixth Street and Avenue B are inundated at a 49 foot stage at the Richmond gauge and nearby homes take on water at 52 feet. The river crested at 55.19 feet in 2017 and 54.74 feet in 2016.

      National Weather Service: Brazos River at Richmond (RMOT2)

    2. 2
      The school tax is the big line

      Lamar CISD's 2026 rate is $1.139 per $100, almost four times the city's $0.30. The $140,000 school homestead exemption helps, but run the full bill, not just the city rate.

      Fort Bend County Tax Office: Lamar CISD Fort Bend County Tax Office: City of Rosenberg Fort Bend County: 2025 tax rate and exemption worksheet

    3. 3
      City limits or ETJ, and maybe a MUD

      The city's 2026 ordinance map shows an ETJ around the city limits, and newer areas can carry a utility district, such as Fort Bend County MUD 250 and 250A at I-69 and Doris Road.

      City of Rosenberg: ordinance map of city limits and ETJ (Jan. 2026) City of Rosenberg: notice of strategic partnership agreement hearing (Nov. 2022)

    4. 4
      Older homes near downtown

      HAR's ZIP 77471 table shows additions near the original town built around the 1940s and 1950s, such as Tinker Addn (1944) and Mulcahy Addn (1950). Plan on a full inspection of the roof, plumbing, wiring and foundation.

      HAR.com: ZIP 77471 neighborhoods

    5. 5
      Road work and a growing district

      The county's 2023 recap listed SH 36 and FM 2218 widenings and future US 90A work, and Community Impact reported Lamar CISD projecting about 2,135 new students a year, so expect work zones and possible rezoning.

      Fort Bend County: TxDOT mobility projects recap (Dec. 2023) Community Impact: hypergrowth status spurs Lamar CISD into action (Mar. 2024)

    Who Might Love Rosenberg?

    • Buyers who want a small city with its own historic downtown, murals and a railroad museum
    • Buyers who want a lower city tax rate than Richmond or Sugar Land
    • Buyers who like nature trails, a fishing lake and open prairie inside city limits
    • Buyers who want a choice between older homes on established streets and new construction sections
    • Buyers who would rather ride a weekday park and ride bus to the Medical Center or downtown

    Who Might Prefer Somewhere Else?

    • If you want the county seat's courthouse square and historic district just across the river, look at Richmond.
    • If you want a bigger city park system, a town center and mostly built-out neighborhoods farther east on US 59, see Sugar Land.
    • If you want a newer master plan with a pool, recreation center and lakes all in one community, compare Veranda.

    Everyday Convenience in Rosenberg

    Main routes: US 59/I-69, US 90A, SH 36 and FM 2218, with the Grand Parkway (SH 99) branching north from US 59 in Sugar Land. Fort Bend County: TxDOT mobility projects recap (Dec. 2023) TxDOT: Grand Parkway Segment D

    Nearest H-E-BRichmond Market H-E-B 3.5 mi
    Nearest H-E-BRiverpark H-E-B 7.3 mi
    PharmacyIn-store pharmacy at Richmond Market H-E-B 3.5 mi
    Hospital with an EROakBend Medical Center, Jackson Street Hospital Campus 3.0 mi
    Major shoppingSugar Land Town Square 12 mi
    Parks and natureGeorge Bush Park 14 mi
    AirportGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) 41 mi
    AirportWilliam P. Hobby Airport (HOU) 33 mi

    Distances are straight-line from the approximate center of Rosenberg, 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

    Tax rate: City of Rosenberg$0.300000 per $100 (2026)official rate; not a tax bill
    Tax rate: Fort Bend County (general)$0.407000 per $100 (2026)official rate; not a tax bill
    Tax rate: Fort Bend County Drainage District$0.010000 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 Rosenberg 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 Rosenberg Fact Sheet.

    Michael’s Take Broker opinion, based on the sourced facts above

    My take: Rosenberg is two different markets under one name. Near downtown you are buying an older house, so the inspection and the flood maps matter most, and Sixth Street and Avenue B show up by name in the weather service's flood list. Out in the newer sections the question flips to the tax line, so pull the FBCAD account and see whether a MUD sits next to the city's $0.30 before you compare it with Richmond or Sugar Land.

    Rosenberg vs. Nearby Neighborhoods

    Rosenberg vs. Richmond

    Choose Richmond and you gain: The county seat across the river, with a 1909 courthouse, the Fort Bend Museum and a historic downtown district.

    You give up: A city rate of $0.62 per $100 for 2026, about twice Rosenberg's $0.30.

    Rosenberg vs. Sugar Land

    Choose Sugar Land and you gain: A larger park system (27 parks and more than 35 miles of trails), Sugar Land Town Square and a 15% city homestead exemption.

    You give up: A higher city rate ($0.371116 for 2026) plus levee district taxes across most of the city, and mostly resale homes.

    Rosenberg vs. Veranda

    Choose Veranda and you gain: A newer master plan (HAR median year built 2020) with a pool, recreation center, lakes and trails in one community.

    You give up: The City of Richmond's $0.62 rate plus Fort Bend MUD 215 ($0.73, 2025) and Fort Bend LID 6 ($0.33, 2026).

    Questions buyers ask about Rosenberg

    Is Rosenberg a good place to live?

    It suits buyers who want a small city with a historic downtown, a big nature park, shopping on US 59 and a city tax rate of $0.30 per $100 (2026), with homes from the 1940s to new construction. The main checks are Brazos River flood exposure for the street, whether the home is in city limits or the ETJ with a MUD, and the condition of older homes.

    Sources: Fort Bend County Tax Office: City of Rosenberg Fort Bend County Tax Office: City of Richmond Fort Bend County Tax Office: City of Sugar Land Checked Nov 3, 2026

    What are the downsides of living in Rosenberg?

    The weather service lists Rosenberg streets that flood at high Brazos stages, and the river crested at 55.19 feet in 2017. Lamar CISD's $1.139 rate is the largest part of the tax bill, some newer areas add a MUD, and road widenings and school growth bring construction and possible rezoning.

    Sources: Fort Bend County Tax Office: City of Rosenberg Fort Bend County Tax Office: City of Richmond Fort Bend County Tax Office: City of Sugar Land Checked Nov 3, 2026

    Researched and checked Nov 3, 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

    Rosenberg 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 3, 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

    Rosenberg's town site was platted in 1883 and the city incorporated in 1902. Census estimates put its median year built at 1997, with about 56% of housing units single-family detached homes and about 10% mobile homes.

    HAR does not keep one neighborhood record that matches Rosenberg, so we do not show HAR medians here. Ask us for a recent-sales report for the streets you are considering.

    City of Rosenberg: Rosenberg's history · U.S. Census Bureau: ACS 2020-2024 5-year, B25035 Median Year Structure Built (Rosenberg city, Texas) · U.S. Census Bureau: ACS 2020-2024 5-year, DP04 Selected Housing Characteristics (Rosenberg city, Texas)

    Checked Nov 4, 2026

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    Property taxes

    Taxing unitAdopted rateYearSource
    City of Rosenberg$0.300000 per $1002026Source
    Fort Bend County (general)$0.407000 per $1002026Source
    Fort Bend County Drainage District$0.010000 per $1002026Source
    Lamar CISD$1.139000 per $1002026Source

    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.

    Checked Nov 3, 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

    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

    Straight-line distance from the approximate center of Rosenberg, not driving distance or time. Each name links to its official site. A list is not a recommendation or a ranking.

    See Rosenberg on the area map

    Checked Oct 28, 2026

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    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.

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    Keller Williams Realty Northeast
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