Sunterra: Homes, HOA and Community Guide

Sunterra is a master-planned community in west Katy. The Katy Times places it west of Pitts Road, running from Clay Road to just north of Beckendorff Road, near the Grand Parkway about halfway between I-10 and US 290. Addresses use Katy 77493, and HAR also lists 77492. The community straddles Harris and Waller counties, so the county, school district and MUD can differ between sections. Check the exact address before comparing taxes or schools.

Sources: katytimes.com Checked Oct 20, 2026

Both. HAR's 2025 facts list Harris County and its tax table includes Harris County units, but it also lists Harris-Waller Counties MUD 5 and Waller-Harris ESD 200. KB Home's homeowner guides place their sections in Waller County MUD 37 and Waller County MUD 35, and Risewell says its rate applies in both Harris and Waller counties. The county for a given home is on its appraisal record, which also tells you which taxing units apply.

Sources: kbhome.com Checked Oct 20, 2026

Community Impact reported in 2021 that Sunterra covers 1,039 acres with about 2,200 homes planned at completion, and that Phase 1 covered 870 acres. KB Home also states 1,039 acres. HAR's 2025 facts already count 1,763 single-family properties. The 2021 projection may have changed, so ask the developer for the current plan if total size matters to you.

Sources: Community Impact Checked Oct 20, 2026

On October 20, 2026 we found active Sunterra pages for D.R. Horton, Lennar, Century Communities, Highland Homes, Westin Homes, Ashton Woods, Shea Homes, Risewell Homes and KB Home. The 2021 Phase 1 list also included Adams, CastleRock, Chesmar, Colina, Empire, Gehan, Hamilton Thomas, HistoryMaker, Perry and Pulte. Builder line-ups change as sections sell out, so check the developer's builder page for the current list.

Sources: drhorton.com Checked Oct 20, 2026

Starting prices posted on October 20, 2026: Lennar from $233,990, D.R. Horton from $269,990, one Highland quick move-in at $319,000, Century from $329,990, Risewell from $370,990, Ashton Woods from $373,990 (50') and $484,990 (60'), and Westin from $444,910. Prices, lot premiums and promotions change often, so treat these as a dated snapshot and confirm current price sheets with each builder.

Sources: lennar.com Checked Oct 20, 2026

We did not find the assessment on an official association page. Figures from other sources vary: a 2026 Click2Houston report mentions a $1,200 annual assessment, KB Home guides give about $800 a year (Sunterra) and $1,160 (Sunterra North), Lennar shows about $116.66, and Risewell about $97 a month including a gated-section fee. Ask for the resale certificate and current budget before you sign.

Sources: kbhome.com Checked Oct 20, 2026

A KB Home homeowner guide lists the Sunterra Property Owners Association, managed by Principal Management Group of Houston (PMG), phone 713-329-7100. KB's Sunterra North guide lists GrandManors as the HOA contact for that section. Both guides are builder documents and may be out of date, so confirm the current manager through a resale certificate or the developer.

Sources: kbhome.com Checked Oct 20, 2026

Click2Houston reported on August 6, 2026 that the Sunterra Homeowners Association announced a $1,000 annual leasing fee for owners who rent their homes, with minimum 12-month leases, tenant registration and lease documentation. An owner questioned whether the HOA could add the charge, and the HOA had not responded at publication. Investors should read the current deed restrictions and leasing policy before buying.

Sources: click2houston.com Checked Oct 20, 2026

There is no single rate. HAR's tax table lists Harris County units, Katy ISD (1.1171%), Waller-Harris ESD 200 and two MUDs, HC MUD 569 and Harris-Waller Counties MUD 5, at 1.5% each. Waller County sections have different county and MUD levies. Lennar estimates about 3.32% and Risewell 3.2%. Add the units on the specific property's appraisal record for its actual rate.

Sources: HAR.com Checked Oct 20, 2026

Several. HAR lists Harris County MUD 569 and Harris-Waller Counties MUD 5. KB Home's guides list Waller County MUD 37 for its Sunterra section and Waller County MUD 35 for Sunterra North, each providing water, sewer and trash. Which streets fall in which district was not confirmed, so check the property's appraisal record and the MUD's own notices.

Sources: kbhome.com Checked Oct 20, 2026

Most builder sections list Katy ISD schools, including Bryant, Robertson, McElwain and Youngblood elementaries, Katy and Haskett junior highs, and Katy and Paetow high schools. D.R. Horton and Risewell also list Royal ISD schools, and KB's Sunterra North guide lists Royal ISD. School assignments and attendance boundaries can change. Confirm the assigned schools directly with the district before making a housing decision.

Sources: drhorton.com Checked Oct 20, 2026

Both districts serve parts of Sunterra. Most builder pages list Katy ISD, but KB Home's Sunterra North section is in Royal ISD, and D.R. Horton and Risewell list Royal ISD campuses alongside Katy ISD ones. The district depends on the lot's location, so look up the exact address with each district and on its appraisal record.

Sources: kbhome.com Checked Oct 20, 2026

Two amenity villages. The Retreat opened in June 2024 with a resort-style pool, lazy river, splash pad, clubhouse, yoga studio, fitness center, open-air arcade and playground. The Sol Club opened by June 2025 with a 2.7-acre Crystal Lagoon, white-sand beaches, a 10,000-square-foot clubhouse, covered pickleball, sports fields, an event lawn and a boardwalk. Builders also mention tennis, dog parks, trails and about 20 parks.

Sources: connectcre.com Checked Oct 20, 2026

Yes. Community Impact reported in 2021 that several sections are gated, and Risewell says its HOA figure includes a gated-section neighborhood fee. Which builders' sections are gated was not listed in one place, so ask each builder.

Sources: Community Impact Checked Oct 20, 2026

On October 20, 2026, D.R. Horton showed a 5.50% (6.022% APR) DHI Mortgage rate for contracts from 09/21/26 closing by 12/31/26, its Main Street Stars $1,000 program, and 'Big home savings end November 1.' Century advertised Hometown Heroes savings. Terms apply and offers can change without notice.

Sources: drhorton.com Checked Oct 20, 2026

Yes. D.R. Horton lists one- and two-story plans from 1,424 square feet, and Lennar and other builders offer single-story designs. Availability depends on which lots are open, so ask each sales office for current one-story inventory.

Sources: drhorton.com Checked Oct 20, 2026

We do not say whether any area floods. Harris County sections pay the Harris County Flood Control District levy, and many homes border community lakes. We found no official watershed statement or drainage project naming Sunterra. Look up the exact address on FEMA's Flood Map Service Center and county tools, and ask for the seller's disclosure and any elevation certificate.

Sources: HAR.com Checked Oct 20, 2026

HAR 2025 Facts: 1,763 single-family properties, median 2,020 sq ft, median lot 6,120 sq ft, median year built 2024, average 3.65 bedrooms.

Sources: HAR.com Checked Oct 13, 2026

Phase 1 builders named in 2021: Adams, Ashton Woods, CastleRock, Chesmar, Colina, D.R. Horton, Empire, Gehan, Hamilton Thomas, Highland, HistoryMaker, Perry, Pulte, Shea and Westin; expected prices then were the $200,000s to $500,000s. Builder price floors on 2026-10-20 ranged from $233,990 (Lennar Watermill) to $484,990 (Ashton Woods 60') and $444,910 (Westin). That is the association or developer’s own description, not a current price. Prices depend on section, builder, lot and updates; current listings are in the search on this page, and recent sales in the same section are the best guide.

Sources: Community Impact · lennar.com Checked Oct 13, 2026

Association website: Sunterra Homeowners Association. Recorded restrictions are also on file with the Harris County Clerk, and the state’s management certificate search shows the association’s registered manager and recorded documents. In a purchase, ask for the resale certificate and current governing documents early in the option period.

Search every community’s HOA documents

Sources: Sunterra Homeowners Association · Texas HOA management certificate search Checked Oct 13, 2026

Resident amenities include The Sol Club: 2.7-acre Crystal Lagoon with white-sand beaches, Sol Club clubhouse, Covered pickleball courts, Sports fields, event lawn, horseshoe pits, boardwalk and playground, and The Retreat Amenity Village. Open to the public or by membership: Two future school sites. Also in or near the community: Walking/nature trails, Lakes, and Restaurant at the lagoon. Resident-only facilities usually need a key, badge or sticker from the association, and rules and hours change.

Amenities and who can use them

Sources: houstonagentmagazine.com · connectcre.com Checked Oct 13, 2026

Pricing in Sunterra should come from recent sales in the same section, adjusted for lot, size and updates. Expect the buyer to ask for a resale certificate from each association that bills the home; ordering it early avoids delays. Because the home is in a utility or special district, Texas law requires a written district notice to the buyer, and a buyer comparing payments will look at the total tax rate. Have the seller’s disclosure, any repair receipts and, if you have one, an elevation certificate ready before you list.

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Sources: Texas Water Code §49.452 (district notice) Checked Oct 13, 2026