A drive for errands
This is a residential neighborhood; most groceries and shopping are outside it.1
The Michael O’Neal Group · Sydney Harbour community guide
Sydney HarbourA moderate MUD rate
Want a newer Cypress home on a lake neighborhood without paying Rock Creek prices? Sydney Harbour fits. Just check the dues and the flood zone on any lakefront lot.
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Sydney Harbour from above. Aerial: USGS The National Map imagery (public domain).
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Tap the gold dot for Sydney Harbour’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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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 Sydney Harbour 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 Sydney Harbour’s center): Cypress Market H-E-B, 2.5 mi; Fairfield Market H-E-B, 3.0 mi.
Open to the public
Healthcare
Nearest hospitals with an emergency room (straight line): HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress, 4.5 mi; HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball, 8.1 mi.
Separate membership or fee
Golf nearby
Courses within about 5 miles (straight line): BlackHorse Golf Club, 2.4 mi. Membership or green fees are separate from owning a home.
Neighborhood comparison
Sydney Harbour and nearby neighborhoods, side by side.
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Sydney Harbour
Sydney Harbour
Sydney Harbour is a lake neighborhood off Cypress Rosehill and Huffmeister roads in Cypress, ZIP 77429, in unincorporated Harris County and Cy-Fair ISD.
- $501KHAR 2025 median value
- 3,140Median sq ft
- 2007Median year built
- BlackHorse Golf Club, 2.4 mi
- Cypress Hill MUD 1: $0.5100 per $100 (2025)
Nearby community
Cypress Mill
Cypress Mill is an established Cypress neighborhood in ZIP 77429 with its own recreation center and two pools, in unincorporated Harris County and Cy-Fair ISD.
- 2002Median year built
- BlackHorse Golf Club, 1.8 mi
- Cypress Hill MUD 1: $0.5100 per $100 (2025)
Nearby community
Villages of Cypress Lakes
Villages of Cypress Lakes is a large Cypress subdivision north of the Mueschke Road and US 290 intersection, next to Cypress Lakes Golf Club, in unincorporated Harris County and Cy-Fair ISD.
- $336KHAR 2025 median value
- 2,515Median sq ft
- 2009Median year built
- BlackHorse Golf Club, 2.7 mi
- HC MUD 391: $0.7550 per $100 (2025)
Nearby community
Lakes of Rosehill
Lakes of Rosehill is a 397-home subdivision on Cypress Rosehill Road between Louetta Road and Little Cypress Creek in Cypress, ZIP 77429, in unincorporated Harris County and Cy-Fair ISD.
- $742KHAR 2025 median value
- 3,982Median sq ft
- 2001Median year built
Nearby community
Cypress
Large master-planned communities along 290.
- 2013Median year built
- BlackHorse Golf Club, 1.1 mi
- Cypress Hill MUD 1: $0.5100 per $100 (2025)
Nearby community
Northlake Forest
Northlake Forest is a Cypress subdivision in ZIP 77429, in unincorporated Harris County and Cy-Fair ISD. HAR's 2025 facts count 439 single-family homes with a median year built of 2001.
- $435KHAR 2025 median value
- 3,091Median sq ft
- 2001Median year built
- BlackHorse Golf Club, 2.9 mi
- Northwest HC MUD 10: $0.5800 per $100 (2025)
Nearby community
Stable Gate
Stable Gate is a small gated subdivision built around a lake in Cypress, ZIP 77429, in unincorporated Harris County and Cy-Fair ISD.
- $550KHAR 2025 median value
- 3,854Median sq ft
- 2003Median year built
- Stable Gate Homeowners Association: $1,199.17 per year (2026)
Nearby community
Rock Creek
Rock Creek is a lake and trail neighborhood along Spring Cypress Road near Telge Road in Cypress, ZIP 77429, in unincorporated Harris County and Cy-Fair ISD.
- $753KHAR 2025 median value
- 4,419Median sq ft
- 2005Median year built
- Northwest HC MUD 5: $0.6800 per $100 (2025)
Nearby community
Cypress Creek Lakes
Cypress Creek Lakes is a lake and trail community off Fry Road in unincorporated Harris County, ZIP 77433, in Cy-Fair ISD.
- $564KHAR 2025 median value
- 3,430Median sq ft
- 2013Median year built
- BlackHorse Golf Club, 0.6 mi
- Cypress Creek Lakes Property Owners Association (Phases 1 and 2): $900 per year (as posted Oct. 2026 (year not stated))
- HC MUD 374 (Phases 1 and 2): $0.5200 per $100 (2025) and 1 more
Nearby community
Blackhorse Ranch
Blackhorse Ranch is a golf course community off Fry Road south of US 290 in Cypress, ZIP 77433, in unincorporated Harris County and Cy-Fair ISD, next to the 36-hole BlackHorse Golf Club.
- $434KHAR 2025 median value
- 3,014Median sq ft
- 2005Median year built
- BlackHorse Golf Club, 0.7 mi
- HC MUD 371: $0.6950 per $100 (2025)
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
Sydney Harbour details worth knowing.
- 01
Off Cypress Rosehill and Huffmeister
Community Impact places Sydney Harbour off Cypress Rosehill and Huffmeister roads, in the northern part of Cy-Fair ISD.5
- 02
Homes built around 2007
HAR's 2025 facts count 504 single-family homes with a median of 3,140 sq ft, a median lot of 7,322 sq ft and a median year built of 2007.1
- 03
Mid-to-upper values
HAR's 2025 median market value is $500,709, with a typical range of $397K to $591K.1
- 04
A clubhouse
The Sydney Harbour Clubhouse is at 18115 Harbour Bridge Point Drive; Cypress Hill MUD No. 1 held a public meeting there in 2018.3
- 05
Cypress Hill MUD No. 1
Community Impact lists Sydney Harbour among the neighborhoods in Cypress Hill MUD No. 1, with Cypress Mill; HAR's tax table lists the district and Harris County ESD 9.3
Getting around
From Sydney Harbour to the rest of Houston.
Main routes: US 290 (Northwest Freeway) and its HOV lane, and the Grand Parkway's Segment F-1 to SH 249.46
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 Sydney Harbour 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.
Sydney Harbour market dashboard
What the market around Sydney Harbour is doing.
HAR doesn’t publish monthly market-area figures for Sydney Harbour alone. HAR’s Cypress North and Cypress South market areas cover the communities around Sydney Harbour; we don’t claim Sydney Harbour sits inside either one. These are HAR’s own monthly single-family figures, read Nov. 6, 2026; HAR’s market areas have their own boundaries, so read them as the bigger picture.
Cypress North
HAR market area · single-family
- $370,500Median sold price, Sep 2026
- 96Homes sold, Sep 2026
- 577Active listings, Oct 2026
- 4.5Months of inventory, Oct 2026
- 32.5Median days on market, Sep 2026
- +4.5%Active listings vs. a year ago
Cypress South
HAR market area · single-family
- $410,000Median sold price, Sep 2026
- 158Homes sold, Sep 2026
- 1143Active listings, Oct 2026
- 4.9Months of inventory, Oct 2026
- 33.5Median days on market, Sep 2026
- +4.1%Active listings vs. a year ago
HAR 2025 Facts for Sydney Harbour: median market value $500,709, typical range $397K - $591K, median home 3,140 sq ft on a 7,322 sq ft lot, median year built 20071.
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 Sydney Harbour.
We found no published assessment; get the resale certificate early.1
Nothing is pre-filled for insurance. Get quotes for the specific address, including flood, even outside a mapped zone.
No rate is filled in for you. For reference, Freddie Mac’s average 30-year rate was 7.32% the week of Oct. 22, 2026. Lenders quote by credit and loan type.
True Cost of Homeownership calculator (adds exemptions, mortgage and PMI) · Mortgage calculator
Rates: each unit’s adopted rate from official sources, with its year2. Harris County units: Harris County (2026), Harris County Flood Control District (2026), Harris County Hospital District (2026), Port of Houston Authority (2026), Harris County Department of Education (2025).
Before you move here
The Good, The Bad & The Reality.
Want a newer Cypress home on a lake neighborhood without paying Rock Creek prices? Sydney Harbour fits. Just check the dues and the flood zone on any lakefront lot.
The Good
- A moderate MUD rateCypress Hill MUD 1 adopted $0.51 per $100 for 2025.2
- Homes built around 2007HAR's 2025 median year built is 2007.1
- A neighborhood clubhouseThe clubhouse is on Harbour Bridge Point Drive.3
- Mid-to-upper valuesHAR's 2025 median market value is $500,709.1
- US 290 accessHuffmeister and Cypress Rosehill roads run south to US 290.45
The Bad
- Typical suburban lotsHAR's 2025 median lot is 7,322 sq ft.1
- Dues are not publishedWe found no published assessment; get the resale certificate early.1
- An older utility districtCypress Hill MUD No. 1 dates to 1979 and sought a bond in 2018 to replace older infrastructure.3
- Lakefront lots need a closer lookCheck the FEMA zone and any deed rules for docks or bulkheads.10
The Reality
- Michael’s bottom lineSydney Harbour sits in the middle of the Cypress market with a newer home and a moderate MUD rate. I would get the resale certificate early, since dues aren't published, and check the flood zone on any lakefront lot.
- You may love it ifBuyers who want a newer Cypress home in the $400K to $600K range
- You may love it ifBuyers who want a neighborhood clubhouse
- You may love it ifBuyers commuting on US 290
- Consider elsewhere ifIf you want a lower price point, compare Cypress Mill.
- Consider elsewhere ifIf you want a gated neighborhood, look at Stable Gate.
Michael’s Take · broker opinion, based on the sourced facts above
My take: Sydney Harbour sits in the middle of the Cypress market with a newer home and a moderate MUD rate. I would get the resale certificate early, since dues aren't published, and check the flood zone on any lakefront lot.
Schools
Schools for a Sydney Harbour address.
Use each district’s own lookup for the exact address.
School assignments and attendance boundaries can change. Confirm the assigned schools directly with the district before making a housing decision. We don’t publish ratings or rankings.
Flood research
Flood research for a Sydney Harbour address.
Check the official maps for the specific address.
Research flood information for an address
- FEMA Flood Map Service CenterOfficial effective flood map for the address
- Harris County Flood Education Mapping ToolFEMA floodplains relative to structures
- MAAPnext interactive mapDraft next-generation maps and “Know Your Risk”
- Harris County Flood Warning SystemLive rainfall and stream gauges
- Our flood map guideHow to read the official maps
No map can say a property won’t flood. Check the official map, the seller’s disclosure, flood insurance and the elevation of the specific home. Michael is a broker, not a flood engineer or insurance agent.
Compare
Sydney Harbour 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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The O’Neal Insider
What’s happening near Sydney Harbour?
The Woodlands Farmers Market
Grogan's Mill Shopping Center · 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Organizer: The Woodlands Township
The Woodlands Photography Club 2026 Award Ceremony and Exhibition
· 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Listing: The Woodlands Photography Club (confirm with the organizer)
Texas Renaissance Festival
Texas Renaissance Festival grounds · 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Organizer: Texas Renaissance Festival
Veterans Day Tribute
The Woodlands Central Fire Station · 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Organizer: The Woodlands Township Parks & Recreation with The Woodlands Fire Department
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Questions buyers actually ask
Sydney Harbour questions, answered.
What do HAR’s 2025 Facts show for homes in Sydney Harbour?
HAR’s 2025 Facts for “Sydney Harbour” show a median market value of $500,709, a typical range of $397K - $591K, a median home of 3,140 sq ft on a 7,322 sq ft lot, and a median year built of 2007. 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 Sydney Harbour besides Harris County?
Our records show Cy-Fair ISD at $1.0669 per $100 (2025); Cypress Hill MUD 1 at $0.5100 per $100 (2025); Harris County ESD 9 at $0.0388 per $100 (2025); Lone Star College System at $0.1060 per $100 (2025). Rates and years are as each office lists them; the HCAD account for a specific address shows which units apply.
Sources: hctax.net.
What did HAR’s Cypress North market area show this fall for buyers looking at Sydney Harbour?
On Nov. 6, 2026, HAR showed a Sep 2026 median sold price of $370,500 for single-family homes in its Cypress North market area, with 96 sales that month, 577 active listings in Oct 2026 and about 4.5 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 Sydney Harbour.
Neighborhood matchmakerSydney Harbour 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.
Relocating?
Get the Greater Houston Relocation Guide
Central Houston and seven other regions, compared with the same sourced facts.
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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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- 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 Sydney Harbour’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 Sydney Harbour guide and hands property-specific or current MLS questions to Michael’s team.
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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.
Sydney Harbour at a Glance
Off Cypress Rosehill and Huffmeister. Community Impact places Sydney Harbour off Cypress Rosehill and Huffmeister roads, in the northern part of Cy-Fair ISD. Community Impact: featured neighborhood, Sydney Harbour (2016)
Homes built around 2007. HAR's 2025 facts count 504 single-family homes with a median of 3,140 sq ft, a median lot of 7,322 sq ft and a median year built of 2007. HAR.com: Sydney Harbour 2025 Facts
Mid-to-upper values. HAR's 2025 median market value is $500,709, with a typical range of $397K to $591K. HAR.com: Sydney Harbour 2025 Facts
A clubhouse. The Sydney Harbour Clubhouse is at 18115 Harbour Bridge Point Drive; Cypress Hill MUD No. 1 held a public meeting there in 2018. Community Impact: Cypress Hill MUD No. 1 bond election (2018)
Cypress Hill MUD No. 1. Community Impact lists Sydney Harbour among the neighborhoods in Cypress Hill MUD No. 1, with Cypress Mill; HAR's tax table lists the district and Harris County ESD 9. Community Impact: Cypress Hill MUD No. 1 bond election (2018) HAR.com: Sydney Harbour 2025 Facts
US 290 and the Grand Parkway. Huffmeister and Cypress Rosehill roads run south to US 290 and its HOV lane; the Grand Parkway's Segment F-1 links US 290 with SH 249. TxDOT via ReadyHarris: US 290 lanes and HOV (2018) TxDOT: Grand Parkway Segment F-1
Homes and the Sydney Harbour Market
| HAR neighborhood | Single-family homes | Median size | Median lot | Median year built | Median market value | Value range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney Harbour | 504 | 3,140 sq ft | 7,322 sq ft | 2007 | $500,709 | $397K - $591K |
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 Sydney Harbour 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 Sydney Harbour; 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 Sydney Harbour
| Taxing unit | Adopted rate | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Hill MUD 1 | $0.5100 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Harris County ESD 9 | $0.038831 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Cy-Fair ISD | $1.0669 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Lone Star College System | $0.1060 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Harris County | $0.38096 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Harris County Flood Control District | $0.04966 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Harris County Hospital District | $0.18761 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Harris County Department of Education | $0.004798 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Port of Houston Authority | $0.0059 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
Cypress Hill MUD 1 adopted $0.51 per $100 for 2025; no 2026 rate was posted on the county table on Nov 11, 2026. Confirm every unit on the HCAD account for the exact home. Harris County Tax Office: jurisdiction tax rates HAR.com: Sydney Harbour 2025 Facts
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 a published assessment from the Sydney Harbour association, so no dues figure is shown; ask for the resale certificate before the option period ends. HAR.com: Sydney Harbour 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: Harris Central Appraisal District property search, Harris County Tax Office, True Cost of Homeownership calculator.
Schools Serving Sydney Harbour
- Cy-Fair ISD School Zone Locator (by address)
Sydney Harbour is in Cy-Fair ISD, which assigns campuses by address through its School Zone Locator. Confirm every campus for the exact address with the district. Cy-Fair ISD School Zone Locator
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 Sydney Harbour
In the Cypress Creek watershed, Community Impact reported from HCFCD data that 8,750 homes flooded in Hurricane Harvey (2017); that is a watershed figure, not a Sydney Harbour count. Check the lot on FEMA's map and ask the seller about past flooding. Community Impact: Cypress Creek watershed buyouts after Harvey (2020) HCFCD: Cypress Creek watershed FEMA Flood Map Service Center
- FEMA Flood Map Service Center
- Harris County Flood Control District - Harris County Flood Education Mapping Tool
- How to read Houston flood maps
Flood zones are mapped parcel by parcel, and no guide can tell you whether a particular house has flooded or will flood. Ask the seller for the flood disclosure and any elevation certificate, and price flood insurance before your option period ends.
Getting Around from Sydney Harbour
To downtown, the Galleria side and the Medical Center: Huffmeister Road to US 290 (Northwest Freeway), which has an HOV lane, then I-610 or I-10 inward. TxDOT via ReadyHarris: US 290 lanes and HOV (2018)
Transit: METRO's 217 Cypress Park and Ride runs weekdays from US 290 and Skinner Road to downtown on the HOV express lane. METRO: 217 Cypress Park and Ride
To The Woodlands, Tomball and SH 249: the Grand Parkway's Segment F-1 between US 290 and SH 249. TxDOT: Grand Parkway Segment F-1
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.
Sydney Harbour Questions Buyers Ask
What do HAR's 2025 facts show for Sydney Harbour values?
A median market value of $500,709 and a typical range of $397K to $591K across 504 homes, with a median home of 3,140 sq ft built around 2007. These are HAR's medians, not sale prices.
Sources: HAR.com: Sydney Harbour 2025 Facts Checked Nov. 11, 2026
What is the MUD tax rate in Sydney Harbour?
Cypress Hill MUD 1 adopted $0.51 per $100 for 2025, according to the Harris County Tax Office. Add Cy-Fair ISD, county units, Lone Star College and ESD 9.
Sources: Harris County Tax Office: jurisdiction tax rates Community Impact: Cypress Hill MUD No. 1 bond election (2018) Checked Nov. 11, 2026
Does Sydney Harbour have a clubhouse?
Yes. The Sydney Harbour Clubhouse is at 18115 Harbour Bridge Point Drive.
Sources: Community Impact: Cypress Hill MUD No. 1 bond election (2018) Checked Nov. 11, 2026
Which school district serves Sydney Harbour?
Cy-Fair ISD. Use the district's School Zone Locator for the exact address; assignments can change.
Sources: Cy-Fair ISD School Zone Locator Checked Nov. 11, 2026
What should I check before making an offer in Sydney Harbour?
The HCAD tax units, the resale certificate and dues, the FEMA zone for lakefront lots, and any dock or bulkhead rules in the deed restrictions.
Sources: Harris County Tax Office: jurisdiction tax rates FEMA Flood Map Service Center HAR.com: Sydney Harbour 2025 Facts Checked Nov. 11, 2026
Keeping It Real with Michael O’Neal
Why Live in Sydney Harbour? The Good, The Bad & The Reality
Want a newer Cypress home on a lake neighborhood without paying Rock Creek prices? Sydney Harbour fits. Just check the dues and the flood zone on any lakefront lot.
Neighborhood Reality Check
Why You’ll Love It
- A moderate MUD rate
- Homes built around 2007
- A neighborhood clubhouse
What Might Surprise You
- Typical suburban lots
- Dues are not published
- An older utility district
Everyday Convenience
- Nearest H-E-B: Cypress Market H-E-B, 2.5 mi
- ER: HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress, 4.5 mi
- Shopping: Grand Parkway Marketplace, 13 mi
- Park: Kleb Woods Nature Preserve, 6.4 mi
Straight-line miles.
Michael’s Take
Sydney Harbour sits in the middle of the Cypress market with a newer home and a moderate MUD rate.
Compare nearby:
Five Reasons People Love Living in Sydney Harbour
- 1A moderate MUD rate
Cypress Hill MUD 1 adopted $0.51 per $100 for 2025.
- 2Homes built around 2007
HAR's 2025 median year built is 2007.
- 3A neighborhood clubhouse
The clubhouse is on Harbour Bridge Point Drive.
Community Impact: Cypress Hill MUD No. 1 bond election (2018)
- 4Mid-to-upper values
HAR's 2025 median market value is $500,709.
- 5US 290 access
Huffmeister and Cypress Rosehill roads run south to US 290.
TxDOT via ReadyHarris: US 290 lanes and HOV (2018) Community Impact: featured neighborhood, Sydney Harbour (2016)
Four Things You Should Know Before Moving to Sydney Harbour
- 1Typical suburban lots
HAR's 2025 median lot is 7,322 sq ft.
- 2Dues are not published
We found no published assessment; get the resale certificate early.
- 3An older utility district
Cypress Hill MUD No. 1 dates to 1979 and sought a bond in 2018 to replace older infrastructure.
Community Impact: Cypress Hill MUD No. 1 bond election (2018)
- 4Lakefront lots need a closer look
Check the FEMA zone and any deed rules for docks or bulkheads.
Who Might Love Sydney Harbour?
- Buyers who want a newer Cypress home in the $400K to $600K range
- Buyers who want a neighborhood clubhouse
- Buyers commuting on US 290
Who Might Prefer Somewhere Else?
- If you want a lower price point, compare Cypress Mill.
- If you want a gated neighborhood, look at Stable Gate.
Everyday Convenience in Sydney Harbour
- A drive for errands This is a residential neighborhood; most groceries and shopping are outside it. HAR.com: Sydney Harbour 2025 Facts
Main routes: US 290 (Northwest Freeway) and its HOV lane, and the Grand Parkway's Segment F-1 to SH 249. TxDOT via ReadyHarris: US 290 lanes and HOV (2018) TxDOT: Grand Parkway Segment F-1
| Nearest H-E-B | Cypress Market H-E-B 2.5 mi |
|---|---|
| Nearest H-E-B | Fairfield Market H-E-B 3.0 mi |
| Pharmacy | In-store pharmacy at Cypress Market H-E-B 2.5 mi |
| Hospital with an ER | HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress 4.5 mi |
| Major shopping | Grand Parkway Marketplace 13 mi |
| Parks and nature | Kleb Woods Nature Preserve 6.4 mi |
| Golf | BlackHorse Golf Club 2.4 mi |
| Airport | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) 21 mi |
| Airport | William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) 34 mi |
Distances are straight-line from the approximate center of Sydney Harbour, 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 | $500,709 | HAR 2025 facts (Sydney Harbour) |
|---|---|---|
| Value range | $397K - $591K | HAR 2025 facts (Sydney Harbour) |
| Median home size | 3,140 sq ft | HAR 2025 facts (Sydney Harbour) |
| Median lot | 7,322 sq ft | HAR 2025 facts (Sydney Harbour) |
| Median year built | 2007 | HAR 2025 facts (Sydney Harbour) |
| Single-family homes | 504 | HAR 2025 facts (Sydney Harbour) |
| Tax rate: Cypress Hill MUD 1 | $0.5100 per $100 (2025) | official rate; not a tax bill |
| Tax rate: Harris County ESD 9 | $0.038831 per $100 (2025) | official rate; not a tax bill |
| Tax rate: Cy-Fair ISD | $1.0669 per $100 (2025) | official rate; not a tax bill |
Median closed sale price, recent closed sales, price per square foot, days on market and inventory for Sydney Harbour 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 Sydney Harbour Fact Sheet.
Michael’s Take Broker opinion, based on the sourced facts above
My take: Sydney Harbour sits in the middle of the Cypress market with a newer home and a moderate MUD rate. I would get the resale certificate early, since dues aren't published, and check the flood zone on any lakefront lot.
Sydney Harbour vs. Nearby Neighborhoods
Sydney Harbour vs. Coles Crossing
Choose Coles Crossing and you gain: A master-planned setting with more amenities.
You give up: Sydney Harbour's lower MUD rate.
Sydney Harbour vs. Lakes of Rosehill
Choose Lakes of Rosehill and you gain: Much larger lots and no MUD.
You give up: Sydney Harbour's newer homes and lower price.
Questions buyers ask about Sydney Harbour
Is Sydney Harbour a good place to live?
It suits buyers who want a newer Cypress home with a clubhouse and a moderate MUD rate, with a 2025 HAR median value of $500,709.
Sources: Harris County Tax Office: jurisdiction tax rates HAR.com: Sydney Harbour 2025 Facts Community Impact: Cypress Hill MUD No. 1 bond election (2018) Checked Nov 11, 2026
What are the downsides of living in Sydney Harbour?
Lots are typical suburban size, the association's dues are not published, and lakefront lots need a flood-zone check.
Sources: Harris County Tax Office: jurisdiction tax rates HAR.com: Sydney Harbour 2025 Facts Community Impact: Cypress Hill MUD No. 1 bond election (2018) Checked Nov 11, 2026
Researched and checked Nov 11, 2026. Facts link to their sources; Michael’s take is his opinion.
Every neighborhood has its advantages and tradeoffs. Before you buy, let’s talk about what actually matters to you.
Michael O’Neal
Broker | REALTOR® · The Michael O’Neal Group
Keller Williams Realty Northeast
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Neighborhood fact sheet
Sydney Harbour 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney Harbour | 504 | 3,140 sq ft | 2007 | $500,709 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Hill MUD 1 | $0.5100 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Harris County ESD 9 | $0.038831 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Cy-Fair ISD | $1.0669 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Lone Star College System | $0.1060 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Harris County | $0.38096 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Harris County Flood Control District | $0.04966 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Harris County Hospital District | $0.18761 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Harris County Department of Education | $0.004798 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Port of Houston Authority | $0.0059 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
Official rates we could confirm, per $100 of taxable value. A tax bill also depends on which units cover the address, its appraised value and its exemptions. All tax details on this page.
- Harris Central Appraisal District property search
- Harris County Tax Office
- True Cost of Homeownership calculator
Checked Nov 11, 2026
HOA dues
Associations and deed restrictions differ by subdivision here. Ask the seller for the resale certificate and the recorded restrictions for the specific address.
Schools
- Cy-Fair ISD School Zone Locator (by address)
School assignments and attendance boundaries can change. Confirm the assigned schools directly with the district before making a housing decision. School notes on this page.
Flood research
- FEMA Flood Map Service Center
- Harris County Flood Control District - Harris County Flood Education Mapping Tool
- How to read Houston flood maps
Flood zones are mapped parcel by parcel, and no guide can tell you whether a particular house has flooded or will flood. Ask the seller for the flood disclosure and any elevation certificate. Flood notes on this page.
Nearby essentials
Hospitals with an emergency room
Shopping
Parks and nature
- Kleb Woods Nature Preserve 6.4 mi
- Zube Park 7.7 mi
- Spring Creek Park 8.1 mi
Golf clubs and courses
- BlackHorse Golf Club 2.4 mi
- Gleannloch Golf Club 8.7 mi
Straight-line distance from the approximate center of Sydney Harbour, not driving distance or time. Each name links to its official site. A list is not a recommendation or a ranking.
See Sydney Harbour on the area map
Checked Oct 28, 2026
Thinking About Buying or Selling in Sydney Harbour?
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Keller Williams Realty Northeast
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Researched and checked Nov. 11, 2026. Every fact links to its source. Related: Cypress · All Houston communities · Area map
Sources for the sections above
- HAR.com Sydney Harbour, 2025 Facts
- Cy-Fair ISD
- Community Impact: Cypress Hill MUD No. 1 bond election (2018)
- TxDOT via ReadyHarris: US 290 lanes and HOV (2018)
- Community Impact: featured neighborhood, Sydney Harbour (2016)
- TxDOT: Grand Parkway Segment F-1
- HAR.com, Cypress North market area price trends (read Nov. 6, 2026)
- HAR.com, Cypress South market area price trends (read Nov. 6, 2026)
- HAR.com monthly MLS report
- FEMA Flood Map Service Center
Community facts: city, district and association records, the Harris County appraisal district and tax office, HAR.com and each place’s official page (records checked Oct. 21-Nov. 3, 2026). Market areas: HAR.com (read Nov. 8, 2026). Map © OpenStreetMap contributors, tiles OpenFreeMap; imagery USGS The National Map.