10 Reasons to love Katy, TX
The Katy Area, a rapid population growth center located west of Houston, enjoys the benefits of being part of the Houston Metro area. Katy offers a quality suburban atmosphere, "small town" life-style, and an energetic talent base for quality companies. Katy's location is key for many businesses located here. Some features of the Katy Area include:
- 181 square mile area of the Katy Independent School District
- Encompasses parts of three counties
- Includes three cities
- Located on Interstate 10
- Includes a major part of the Energy Corridor
- Award winning master planned communities
- Outstanding K?12 public education system
- Low cost of living
- Diverse shopping opportunities
- Outstanding parks and recreation
Katy is located 30 miles West of Downtown Houston.. Katy offers the convenience of the Westpark Tollway & the expanded Katy Freeway(I-10) as easy access towards Houston.
The impressive shopping centers, highly ranked schools, fine dining & entertainment, along with a multitude of subdivisions & planned communities has created a major popuation growth for this part of West Houston. Katy offers a variety of homes for sale ranging in price from $90,000-$3,000,000. www.KatyMagazine.com
Katy Neighborhoods:
Cinco Ranch - www.cincoranch.com/ Cinco Ranch is a master-planned community that continues to grow beyond expectations. In 2008 & 2009 it was rated by RCLCO as the No.1 community in the Houston area for new home sales, and No. 2 in the Nation. The home values range between $170,000- over 1 million. The amenities in Cinco Ranch are second to none. The residents enjoy such features as: a beach club, half acre lagoon for swimming, clubhouse, volleyball pit, basketball & tennis courts, & a large fishing lake. There are nature trails for biking or hiking. For a wonderful family environment, Cinco Ranch would be the RIGHT neighborhood.
Canyon Gates - Canyon Gate @ Cinco Ranch was designed around the idea that you shouldn't have to wait a lifetime to enjoy the privacy of a guard-gated entry. Our community combines the appeal of a gated neighborhood with a common-sense approach to home pricing. It provides security, recreation, and a retreat from the daily stress of present day living.Security and privacy is a goal of this community. The guard-gated entry is manned 24 hours a day. Additional privacy is accomplished by walls, fences, and gates surrounding many other areas of the neighborhood.
Falcon Ranch - www.falconranchhoa.com Located in the heart of new expansions in the Katy, Texas area, Falcon Ranch is a 9 year old community that has settled in quite well. The final new constructions in the community were finished in late 2008 to complete the 848 residences in our community. We encourage you to learn more about our community.
Firethorne - www.firethorne.info/ Between Katy & Fulshear, you may find the perfect neighborhood mix. The community is 1400 acres, offering everything from a sports fields to a resort style club center. They even have a milk man to deliver your milk. So, if you looking for a distinct environment, consider visiting Firethorne.
Heritage Grand - A terrific retirement community. Cinco Ranch has ten neighborhoods and a wide array of amenities, but Heritage Grand also has its own amenities so residents may swim, work out and enjoy a putting green without distractions from younger residents (not that there is anything wrong with younger residents). The community has its own pool and spa, fitness center, computer center, putting green, shuffle board court and lengthy walking trails, all of which are included in the HOA fee.
Grand Lakes - www.grandlakeslife.com Grand Lakes is one of my favorite overall neighborhoods. The landscaping is well manicured & the homes look like pictures out a stylish magazine. Grand Lakes proudly offers many lakes for the residents to enjoy strolling around. It is splattered with several recreational parks for children. It is a smaller community of only 1,250 acres, with price ranges from $160,000-750,.000.
Grayson Lakes - Grayson Lakes offers many possibilities to the residents with 30 acres of Lakes, sailboats, paddleboates, and water living at its' BEST. Designed for those that want a relaxing treat from daily life. Let's take a look at the many selections of homes for you, in this convenient Katy Location.
Greentrails - www.greentrailstwo.com This location is very convenient to downtown from West Houston. There are many attractions to Greentrails, such as: low property taxes, terrific reacreational facilities, 4 neighborhood parks & a splash pad. The subdivision is part of the highly acclaimed Katy School District. The community atmosphere allows you to really get to know your neighbors at block parties, swim meets, & co-ed tennis leagues. Come and visit Greentrails in Katy.
Kelliwood - http://www.kelliwoodlinks.com/ Kelliwood Links was established in 1997 and is part of Kelliwood Fund, Inc. All Kelliwood neighborhoods are named for Kelli, the daughter of local developer Vincent Kickerillo. Many street names in Kelliwood neighborhoods are named after members of the Kickerillo family. There are over 600 homes in the various Kelliwood neighborhoods, and 78 homes in Kelliwood Links. Children living in Kelliwood Links attend Exley Elementary School, Beck Junior High School and Cinco Ranch High School. Kelliwood Links is located just within Ft. Bend County and may use the new FBC public library on Commercial Drive.
Lake Pointe Estates - http://www.lakepointeestates.net/ Lake Pointe Estates is a grand community located 2 miles South of I-10. Once you enter Lake Pointe Estates, you know this neighborhood is different. With 1 acre lots, a 20 acre lake, and all utilities underground, this place is gorgeous. This community's students attend the highly acclaimed Katy ISD. You will find privacy here as the neighborhood is gated. There is no MUD tax to pay as the community has it's own water and sewers company
Pine Mill Ranch I have sold more homes in this neighborhood, than any other neighborhood in the past two years. There are a variety of price ranges and home styles to choose from. The community is very close to Cinco Ranch, and convenient to I-10 or the Westpark Tollway. The children's water park is a favorite of the residents. You don't want to miss viewing Pine Mill Ranch while searching for your new home. My daughter is a resident of this growing neighborhood, and she and her family love living there. Call me for an appointment: 281-300-3021.
Pin Oak Village - www.pinoakvillagekaty.com This central location is centered around a family environment with homes in various price ranges.
Seven Meadows - http://www.sevenmeadowslive.com/ Who wouldn't want to live in this well-managed, beautiful planned community? The distinctive community features 1,600 sq. acres and has price ranges from from $180,000- to over 1 million. The inviting lakes adorn the nieghborhoods so that the owners can enjoy walks almost anywhere. There is a large splash pad for the kids and a fitness center for the parents located in a 6 acre central park. If you are interested in view ing RESALE HOMES in Seven Meadows, please call me at 281-300-3021.
Windsor Park Lakes - http://www.windsorparklakes.com/ Windsor Park Lakes is a luxurious, gated, waterfront community in the heart of West Houston, just south of Barker Cypress at Interstate 10. Windsor Park Lakes is Houston?s first all-tile roof custom home community and features homes priced from the $400,000s to $1.3 million. Amenities include private beaches and piers, meandering lakes, motorized and non-motorized boating, wildlife reserve, state-of-the-art cardiovascular fitness center, gazebo and much more. Residents? children attend schools in the award-winning, exemplary Katy Independent School District. This year-round, resort-style community offers a lifestyle that makes you feel like you are outside the city, yet you aren?t too far from it.
Woodcreek Reserve - http://www.woodcreekreserve.com/ Woodcreek Reserve is the community that Bret and I chose to move to. WE LOVE IT. The convenience of this location means a lot to US. He can easily catch a Metro bus to downtown &, and I can easily travel to any part of the city from Woodcreek Reserve. We love the restaurants, shopping, and THE NEW HEB. As you can tell, I am very happy here, and I love my friendly neighbors.
WoodCreek Reserve is a 500-acre master-planned community, which when complete, will be home to only 500 families. The community offers residents quick access to I-10, the Grand Parkway, Westheimer,Sam Houston Tollway, the Energy Corridor, Katy Mills Mall, Katy Memorial Hermann Hospital and Katy Main Street.
More than one-third of WoodCreek Reserve is dedicated to a nature reserve, where families can enjoy a wide variety of recreation and the sheer beauty of WoodCreek Reserve.
Living in WoodCreek Reserve means living in the City of Katy, where children attend the very best Katy schools. Katy residents take education seriously and the community and school district work hand-in-hand to provide the best educational opportunities for all KISD children. As a result, several KISD schools have won the National Recognition Award for Elementary Education, Exemplary Performance Awards, and 11 schools were selected as Texas Successful Schools by the Texas Education Agency. Call me to show you around: 281-300-3021.
