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Welcome to Katy Texas! 

—by Sheila Cox, Five Star Realtor | Updated December 2025—

Hey there and welcome to my Katy TX real estate website! If you’re thinking about moving to Katy TX, then you’re probably weighing more than just home prices and floorplans…right? You want to know what daily life is really like in Katy, how far your budget will go, and whether Katy fits your lifestyle now–and in years to come.

This website (and my Katy Living Guide) walks you through everything that home buyers want to understand before making a move; from housing costs and market trends, to schools, commuting, top neighborhoods, things to do, and quality of life. By the end of reviewing my website, you’ll know whether Katy feels like home. If not, contact me so we can talk about exactly what you’re looking for and I’ll provide my local knowledge and experience to help you find the right house, in the right neighborhood, at the right price. 🙂 

Is Katy the Right Place for You?

Katy TX – Learn All About This Friendly Suburb

Katy Relocation Guide – All About Living in Katy TX

Katy Neighborhoods – Find the Best Fit for Your Lifestyle

Katy Real Estate Articles – So You Understand How Things Work in Texas

Katy TX Things To Do – You’ll Never Be Bored!

Katy Flood Zones – Where NOT to Buy in Katy

Katy TX Schools – How Do They Rank With Other Houston Schools in 2025?

Services for Katy Home Sellers – Designed for the Katy Market

My VIP Buyer Services – The Safest Way to Buy a Home in Katy

Katy Homes for Sale – Easiest Way to Find the Exact Home You’re Looking For

Katy Real Estate Market Report – Insider Stats

Introducing Sheila Cox, Katy Real Estate Expert

Sheila has 16+ years experience as an award-winning Katy TX 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 Information on Other 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 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 flood rating information, then you could end up with a house in a high-risk flood area!

Hot Katy TX Real Estate Topics

Katy Neighborhoods – Find the Best Fit for Your Lifestyle

—by Sheila Cox, Five Star Realtor | Updated November 2025— 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 on a neighborhood...not one of the 200+ subdivisions in Katy. Katy is very large, so I like to divide it into four different areas: Katy Southwest Katy Southeast Katy Northwest Katy Northeast And don't miss the up-and-coming area in Fulshear, ... [Read More]

Katy Homes for Sale – Easiest Way to Find the Exact Home You’re Looking For

by Sheila Cox, Five Star Realtor | Updated December 2025 When looking for Katy Homes for Sale, finding the right home in Katy isn’t just about scrolling through listings. It’s about understanding the market, the lifestyle, the neighborhood, and what truly makes a home a good fit for how YOU live today and where you’re headed next. Katy TX consistently attract home buyers because Katy offers a rare combination of strong schools, master-planned communities, modern amenities, and long-term value, all within easy reach of Houston. Whether you’re relocating, moving up, downsizing, or buying your first home, Katy continues to be ... [Read More]

Katy TX Schools – How Do They Rank With Other Houston Schools in 2025?

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 school districts are very large and can have BOTH high-rated AND low-rated schools within the SAME school district. Katy ISD has over 74 schools (and still growing) and Fort Bend ISD (for Sugar Land  TX) has over 84 schools! Naturally, with that many schools, some schools are going to be excellent and some may be low-performing. Of ... [Read More]

Katy TX – Learn All About This Friendly Suburb

—by Sheila Cox, Five Star Realtor | Updated November 2025— If you’re considering a move to Katy, Texas, you’re not alone. Over the past two decades, Katy has transformed from a quiet railroad town into one of the most sought-after suburbs in the Greater Houston area. People are drawn here for its award-winning schools, family-friendly master-planned communities, proximity to Houston’s major job centers, and a lifestyle that blends modern convenience with small-town warmth. Katy TX 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 ... [Read More]

My VIP Buyer Services – The Safest Way to Buy a Home in Katy

—by Sheila Cox, Five Star Realtor | Updated December 2025— If you’re ready to find your dream home in Katy, TX, you’ve come to the right place. Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make, and you deserve a real estate professional who treats your goals with the care and commitment they deserve. That’s where my VIP Buyer Services come in. I’m here, not just to help you find a house, but to help make your entire home buying experience smoother, smarter, and more successful. From our first conversation to the moment you get the keys in ... [Read More]

Services for Katy Home Sellers – Designed for the Katy Market

If you're thinking about selling your home, then here's an explanation of my services for Katy home sellers. 🙂  How to sell your Katy area home in 4 easy steps: Contact Sheila Cox for a preliminary price analysis.  Meet in-person to discuss your service level options. Walk-through the home and decide on next steps. Sign paperwork and get home listed. That's the beginning of the process. Getting a home ready to go on the market, marketing the home to buyers and their agents, handling contract negotiations and repairs, dealing with problems in the sales transaction (title commitment, surveys, lenders, inspections, ... [Read More]

Katy Real Estate Articles – So You Understand How Things Work in Texas

There is a lot to know about Katy real estate! Real estate laws and processes are different here than other areas. Here are all my helpful Katy real estate articles, to help you with buying and selling in Katy TX: ... [Read More]

Take a Self-Guided Tour of Katy Texas!

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 listed below and Google maps will take you to the featured places in our top Katy neighborhoods. You can click the neighborhood name to see my complete description of that neighborhood. DOWNLOAD PRINTABLE TOUR   Use my self-guided tour is also on Google Maps at: https://goo.gl/maps/ru6AP7o7Y8G2. But keep in mind ... [Read More]

Best Katy TX Communities to Live In 2026

—by Sheila Cox, Five Star Realtor | Updated December 2025— Here's what to know about the Best Katy TX Communities. Katy's best communities offer a balance of lifestyle amenities, strong home values, quality schools, outdoor spaces, and easy access to daily conveniences. In Katy, the best communities are designed not just for housing but for living, with features that support families, professionals, and long-term homeowners alike. Master-planned communities in the Katy market set a high standard for neighborhood quality. What Makes a Community One of the Best Evaluating the Best Katy TX Communities means looking beyond curb appeal and square ... [Read More]

More about Katy TX:

• On Wikipedia
• City of Katy
• All About Living in Katy Texas (ebook)

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More Info:

• Katy Neighborhoods
• Katy Homes for Sale
• Katy Southwest
• Katy Southeast
• Katy Northwest
• Katy Northeast
• Fulshear Homes for Sale

 

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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.

 

             

 

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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. Please read the list of my value-added services for home buyers

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Free Guides & Reports – What to Know Before You Buy

Katy Real Estate Market Report – Insider Stats

Katy Relocation Guide – All About Living in Katy TX

Katy Schools Report – School Ratings & More

Katy Flood Report – Don’t Buy in the Wrong Area

 

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Sheila Cox, Five Star REALTOR Five Star Realtor

Award-winning REALTOR, Sheila Cox specializes in helping Katy, TX home buyers and sellers 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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