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Cane Island Katy TX is a standout master-planned community located on the Northwest side of Katy that offers high-quality living with resort-style amenities. It sits just north of I-10 (and Katy Mills Mall) along Cane Island Parkway (by Buc-ees) giving easy access to a major thoroughfare while providing a calm, well-designed suburban setting. However, this neighborhood is not zoned to a top-rated high school in Katy, and you must be careful of the 100-year and 500-year flood zones through the neighborhood.
Cane Island is located in both Harris and Waller Counties (watch the boundary line) and it was primarily built between 2015 to 2025. The “typical” home in Cane Island is around 3206 sq ft with 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, a 3-car garage, and on a 9,028 sf lot. About 60% of the homes are one-story, and roughly 13% have private pools. Plus, new construction homes may still be available starting in the low $500s.
Homes in Cane Island feature a wide range of styles and some properties back to lakes, greenbelts or amenity areas, giving you that extra sense of outdoor space and privacy. Interiors tend to showcase open floor plans, modern finishes, and expansive living areas that appeal to today’s homebuyers.
What makes the lifestyle at Cane Island truly special is the rich collection of amenities and community-focused design. You’ll find a full amenity village called the “Cane Quarter” featuring a resort-style pool, fitness center, trails, lakeside decks, and events designed to bring neighbors together. It’s the kind of neighborhood where you feel like you’ve stepped into a destination—without leaving home.
Cane Island Katy TX is a great choice if you’re looking for a master-planned community that offers a mix of newer homes, strong amenities, and a modern layout, and don’t mind that it’s not zoned to a top-rated high school.
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Market Trends & Home Values
Homes in this neighborhood typically sell from $369,000 to $2,422,500, with a current Median Sales Price = $590,750 which is a 5% Decrease from last year.
This year about 74 homes were sold, which is a 67% Decrease from last year. Right now we have 17.9 Months of Inventory, and the Median Cumulative Days on Market is 75 days, which is 25% Faster than last year.
For detailed neighborhood market statistics, download my Katy Real Estate Market Report.
Schools & Ratings
Cane Island 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
Robertson Elementary School (New)
Middle Schools
Katy Junior High School (8)
High Schools
Katy High School (6)
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 Cane Island Katy TX:
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Location & Map
Cane Island Katy TX is located on the Northwest side of Katy TX, just north of I-10 (and Katy Mills Mall) along Cane Island Parkway (by Buc-ees).
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.
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Amenities & Lifestyle
Cane Island Katy TX has a resort-style pool, fitness center, trails, and lakeside decks.
“Enjoy dinner and live music at The Oaks Kitchen & Bar, an overnight getaway at the Ambassador Suite or roast s’mores by the fire pit with the family. Feeling the need to unwind? Head to our tranquil yoga studio overlooking the year-round lap pool or workout at our two-story fitness center open 24 hours a day. Take the kids for a fun-filled adventure at the family-friendly pool equipped with a 500-gallon spill bucket or Paperback Park to climb around the jungle gym. Or join your neighbors at any one of the 100+ events, our full-time, on-site Lifestyle Director plans every year. Anything and everything happens at Cane Quarter, located within the community of your new home in Cane Island.”
— Source: https://caneisland.com/amenities
Also has a Conservatory for special events, “The Lawn” for neighborhood events, and the Ambassador Suite (luxury treehouse suite).
Here’s a summary of the amenities (Download master plan map):
- Club House with Fitness Center = Yes
- Swimming Pools = Multiple
- Waterpark = No
- Splash Pads = No
- Tennis Courts = No
- Parks/playgrounds = Multiple
- Walking Trails = Yes (map)
- Lake(s) = Yes
- Golf Course = No
- Dog Park = No
Risks & Due Diligence
Cane Island 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). A few sections may be located in a 100- or 500-yr flood zone, so make sure your Realtor checks a house’s flood zone and history before you make an offer (like me 🙂 ).
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. Cane Island Katy TX is close to:
- Katy Mills Outlet Mall
- Typhoon Texas Waterpark
- Live music and dancing at: Katy Vibes, and Wildcatters
- Katy City Park
- Katy Dog Park
- Momentum Indoor Climbing
- Buc-ees!
- Dewberry Farm
- No Label Brewing
- Soon-to-be-built Katy Boardwalk District
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Current List of Homes for Sale
The following is a current list of Cane Island 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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