by Sheila Cox, Five Star Realtor | Updated October 2025
Hey there and welcome to my Katy TX real estate website! My name is Sheila Cox, Five Star Realtor, and this is my website. By “my website” I mean that I personally wrote the pages on this website. I also created and gathered hundreds of photos, graphs, maps, videos, etc. about this area to provide you with in-depth real estate information from a LOCAL area expert. (You just can’t trust all the AI- or algorithm-generated info on other websites…I’m just sayin’ 😊)
If you are relocating to Katy TX, then this website provides in-depth information about Katy neighborhoods, schools, flood zones, property taxes, HOA fees, amenities, and more. With over 170 web pages, this is the most in-depth Katy real estate website available…so spend some time and make sure you view the links on BOTH of the menus at the top.
Sheila has over 15 years experience as an award-winning Katy real estate agent…also working in the Sugar Land, Richmond, Fulshear areas (Fort Bend County). I don’t just work here…I’ve lived here for over 20 years! Learn More
Beware of Inaccurate Websites
It can be challenging to provide accurate information about real estate in a growing area because things are constantly changing. School ratings, school zones, property tax rates, HOA fees, home values, etc. change from year-to-year or even month-to-month. New neighborhoods get added, as do new amenities in existing neighborhoods. However, I still believe that MY website is just about as accurate and comprehensive as possible.
The image below is an example of inaccurate data on the Internet, about one of our biggest and most popular neighborhoods, Cinco Ranch. This isn’t just a matter of changing information…the information they are reporting has NEVER been correct for Cinco Ranch.
Let me point out all the errors…
First of all, it’s “Katy-Gaston Rd”…not “Gadson.” Second of all, no part of Katy is zoned to Fort Bend ISD. What we call “Katy” is what is zoned to Katy ISD…pretty huge mistake. Third of all, Ursula Stephens Elementary is north of I-10 and nowhere near Cinco Ranch and David Crockett Middle school is in an entirely different school district, not Katy ISD! And fourth of all, Cinco Ranch is so large that it is zoned to 9+ different elementary schools, 6 different junior high schools, and 4 different high schools (see Cinco Ranch info).
This is why you need to get your information from a local area real estate expert like me. I don’t just work here…I live here! And my website was not AI-generated or written by Internet-bots.
And if you REALLY want to see how dangerous it is to rely on some websites, go read “RedFin Users Beware” on my Katy Flood Zones webpage. If you rely on THAT info, then you could end up with a house in a high-risk flood area!
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There are hundreds of Katy homes for sale currently on the market. With other search tools (Zillow, Trulia, Realtor.com) it's hard to find exactly what you are looking for. Plus, they are not always accurate and up-to-date. My Katy homes for sale listings are the most accurate because they come ... [Read More]
Katy neighborhoods are mostly master planned communities with tree-lined streets, parks, playgrounds, and community pools and tennis courts. Some Katy neighborhoods are divided into subdivisions, and each subdivision will have its own tax rate, school zones, and price range. But when searching for a home, it is best to focus ... [Read More]
by Sheila Cox, Five Star Realtor | Updated October 2025 So let me give you the "411" on Katy TX schools. In my 15 yrs of experience, something that is very challenging for people to understand about the Houston-metro area is that some schools districts are very large and can ... [Read More]
Katy Texas is a very large area on the west side of Houston TX…where the counties of Fort Bend, Harris, and Waller converge. It is hard to explain to people because, technically, the incorporated “City of Katy” is only a small area of about 24,000 people. However, the “Katy Area” ... [Read More]
Home Buying Tips by Sheila Cox, Five Star Realtor | Updated October 2025 This page includes a lot of Katy home buying tips, but my best tip is: Get the best real estate agent! I would love to help you buy a great home! I specialize in getting home buyers ... [Read More]
Top Home Selling Tips and Best Kept Secrets How to sell your Katy area home in 4 easy steps: Contact Sheila Cox for a preliminary price analysis. Your choice: Call 832-779-2890 -or- Email House Details To Me Meet in-person to discuss your service level options ... [Read More]
About Katy Real Estate Agent - Sheila Cox by Sheila Cox, Five Star Realtor | Updated October 2025 I have over 15 years experience as an award-winning Katy real estate agent...also working in the Sugar Land, Richmond, Fulshear areas (Fort Bend County). I don't just work here...I've lived here for ... [Read More]
The best Katy communities to live in are mostly master planned communities with tree-lined streets, parks, playgrounds, and community pools and tennis courts. The following neighborhoods are, in my opinion, the top 10 Katy neighborhoods. These neighborhoods have the best combination of highly-rated schools, beautiful area, nice amenities, reasonable commute ... [Read More]
Katy Relocation Guide FREE DOWNLOAD "Best Places to Live in Katy Texas" Guide Know What the Experts Know Without Wasting Hours, Days, and Weeks of Time and Effort It doesn't take years to get to know Katy...it just takes my free real estate guide! This Katy real estate guide provides ... [Read More]
by Sheila Cox, Five Star Realtor | Updated October 2025 Finally! My Katy TX Real Estate Market Report Has the Stats You Need (Since Tax Appraised Values Do NOT Equal Market Value in Texas!) People always ask me, "How's the Katy real estate market?" Wow! Do I have the answer ... [Read More]
by Sheila Cox, Five Star Real Estate Agent in Katy TX FREE DOWNLOAD "Information About Katy Schools, Ratings, Zone Maps" If you want the detailed information about the 70+ schools in Katy ISD, then download my Katy Schools Report. This report contains information about school rankings, school zone maps, and ... [Read More]
FREE DOWNLOAD "Katy's Best New Construction Neighborhoods" If you want to find information on the best Katy new construction homes are located then download this free report. It contains flood maps for most of the new construction neighborhoods as well as information about taxes, amenities, HOA fees, commute times, schools, ... [Read More]
Let Me Help You Find the Exact Home You Want! Get help from a local area expert in finding the exact home you are looking for. Watch this video to find out why my search is the most accurate and how I can filter out high-risk flood areas and zone ... [Read More]
Some people want a self-guided tour of Katy Texas before looking at houses with a REALTOR, so I created this tour to show you around the area. You will start this tour at LaCenterra which is a great place to find a restaurant. Just click each address in the order ... [Read More]
Katy vs Sugar Land Overview Many people moving to the Houston area are told that two of the best places to live are Katy vs Sugar Land. They then have a hard time deciding between the two…because they are both great places to live! Plus, they are very similar in ... [Read More]
There is a lot to know about Katy real estate! Here are all my helpful Katy real estate articles, to help you with buying and selling in Katy TX: ... [Read More]
Buying & Selling Real Estate Is a Huge Investment Don’t You Deserve a Five Star Real Estate Agent?
Sheila is the author of KatyHomesForSaleTX.com – so you know that she knows the area! Winner of Five Star award every year since 2010.
REALTORS DON’T “JUST” SELL HOUSES
Real estate agents don’t “just” sell houses; we sell a SERVICE to effectively guide home buyers and sellers through the entire real estate transaction, which usually takes several months. We are more like real estate consultants than we are salespeople. That’s probably why 88 percent of all home buyers and sellers choose to hire a real estate agent when buying or selling a home!
Buying or selling a home is not like buying or selling a TV, a computer, or a car. You can’t buy/sell a home on the Internet with a couple of clicks. There are MANY legal aspects, deadlines, and requirements that most people are not trained to handle. What’s more…mistakes along the way can cost you thousands and even hundreds of thousands of dollars. The financial risk is much greater than just about anything else you may buy.
That’s why you need your own dedicated, experienced real estate agent
looking out for YOUR best interests.
Award-winning REALTOR, Sheila Cox specializes in helping Katy, TX home buyers and seller navigate the local real estate market with confidence. With 15+ years of experience and deep knowledge of neighborhoods like Cinco Ranch, Seven Meadows, and Cross Creek Ranch, she provides expert guidance backed by real data and local insight. Winning the Five Star Real Estate Agent award every years since 2010, Sheila has accomplished what only 1 percent of Realtors can boast. She also provides training guides and courses to other Realtors via Agent Success Builder.
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