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Governors Place Katy TX is a mature, affordable neighborhood, located on the Southeast side of Katy, that strikes a nice balance between value and location. Being located near I-10 and Grand Parkway (99), it gives you easy access to commuting routes and shopping, yet it still has that settled neighborhood feel. The schools here are mixed with a lower-rated elementary school but higher-rated middle and high schools.
Governors Place is located in Harris County and was primarily built between 1983 to 1998. The “typical” home in Governors Place is around 2491 sq ft with 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a 2-car garage, and on a 8,427 sf lot. About 31% of the homes are one-story, and roughly 35% have private pools. Here you’ll find classic ranch-style and two-story layouts. Many of the lots are in the 7,000–9,000 sq ft range, with mature trees and established landscaping, giving the neighborhood a comfortable, lived-in feel.
When it comes to amenities, Governors Place holds its own: there’s a clubhouse, a community pool, tennis courts, and green areas that make it easy to connect with neighbors or just get outside after work.
You’ll enjoy living here if you want a neighborhood with established homes at affordable prices, a shorter commute to Houston, and mature trees and landscaping.
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Market Trends & Home Values
Homes in this neighborhood typically sell from $250,000 to $453,000, with a current Median Sales Price = $360,000 which is a 6% Decrease from last year.
This year about 17 homes were sold, which is a 23% Decrease from last year. Right now we have 3.7 Months of Inventory, and the Median Cumulative Days on Market is 33 days, which is 144% Faster than last year.
For detailed neighborhood market statistics, download my Katy Real Estate Market Report.
Schools & Ratings
Governors Place Katy TX is zoned to the Katy ISD school district. While school zones may change from year to year (based on student population) this neighborhood is currently zoned to the following schools (with school ratings in parentheses).
Elementary Schools
- Cimarron Elementary School (3)
- West Memorial Elementary School (4)
Middle Schools
West Memorial Junior High School (7)
High Schools
- Cinco Ranch High School (8)
- Taylor High School (8)
For up-to-data school ratings, zone maps, and more, download my Katy Schools Report which provides helpful lists of schools sorted by rating, type, and area. It also has links to all the schools so that you can access more school information very quickly.
Pros and Cons
Here is a list of the PROs and CONs of Governors Place Katy TX:
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Location & Map
Governors Place Katy TX is located on the Southeast side of Katy TX, south of I-10 and east of Grand Parkway (99).
Here’s a map of the neighborhood within Katy TX.
Commute & Access
Commuting in the Houston Metroplex can be challenging, and tends to be one of the top criteria when deciding on where to live. The best way to estimate your commute time is to use Google Maps at the time you commute. Simply enter your work address and the address of the house you are interested in, and Google Maps will estimate your commute time. This time is based on the actual time you perform the search, so use it during your expected commute times.
Click here to estimate your estimated commute time from this neighborhood
Amenities & Lifestyle
Governors Place Katy TX has a clubhouse, a community pool, tennis courts, and green areas.
Here’s a summary of the amenities:
- Club House with Fitness Center = No
- Swimming Pools = 1
- Waterpark = No
- Splash Pads = No
- Tennis Courts = Yes
- Parks/playgrounds = Yes
- Walking Trails = Yes
- Lake(s) = No
- Golf Course = No
- Dog Park = No
Risks & Due Diligence
Governors Place Katy TX is a “master planned community” and has a Home Owner’s Association. The annual maintenance fees pay for the neighborhood amenities and upkeep and can change from year to year. Go to the neighborhood website for helpful phone numbers, community documents, annual maintenance fees, and utility information. (Or get your Realtor to locate that information for you.)
You should know that neighborhoods tend to change their HOA management company from year-to-year, so check the neighborhood website to find the current HOA management company.
Property taxes in this neighborhood vary from subdivision to subdivision. Usually, when you view a home online, its current property tax rate will be listed. You can read more about Katy TX Property Taxes here.
You will want a Realtor to help you practice Due Diligence in this neighborhood regarding high-voltage powerlines, drainage issues, lots backing to busy streets, flood zone issues, MUD tanks/treatment centers, etc. This neighborhood is located mostly in Flood Zone X (which is not in a special flood hazard area).
For more information (and maps) about flood risks and flood insurance in Katy, download my Katy Flood Report.
What’s Nearby
There is plenty of shopping and restaurants nearby. Governors Place Katy TX is close to:
- Meadowbrook Farms, Cinco Ranch, Willow Fork, Falcon Point golf courses
- La Centerra shopping and dining center
- Wholefoods Grocery Store
- Katy YMCA
- George Bush Park with bike trails
- Great Southwest Equestrian Park
- Live music and dancing at: Mo’s Place, Katy Vibes, and Wildcatters
- Exploration Park
- Time Square Entertainment
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Current List of Homes for Sale
The following is a current list of Governors Place Katy TX homes for sale.
If you don’t see a list of homes, that means there are no Active homes on the market. 🙁
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