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Firethorne Katy TX is one of the most sought-after master-planned communities in Southwest Katy, known for its beautiful homes, nice amenities, and ideal location near FM1463 and I-10. I like the way this neighborhood blends the best of small-town comfort with modern suburban convenience—you’re minutes from shopping at Katy Mills Mall and the surrounding area. Plus, it’s zoned to great elementary and middle schools!
Firethorne is located in Fort Bend County and was primarily built between 2005 to 2016. The “typical” home in Firethorne is around 3383 sq ft with 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, a 3-car garage, and on a 9,660 sf lot. About 48% of the homes are one-story, and roughly 45% have private pools.
You’ll find a variety of architectural styles, open-concept layouts, and impressive outdoor living areas—some with pools, covered patios, and lakefront views. Many homes are situated on oversized or cul-de-sac lots, giving the neighborhood a roomy, upscale feel while still maintaining that tight-knit Katy friendliness.
What really makes Firethorne stand out is the great list of amenities. Residents enjoy multiple resort-style pools, splash pads, tennis courts, playgrounds, and a fitness center, along with scenic walking and biking trails that wind around lakes and greenbelts. There’s also a community clubhouse, sports fields, and year-round neighborhood events that bring everyone together.
You’ll like living in Firethorne Katy TX if you’re looking for a vibrant, active community with beautiful homes and nice amenities. It’s one of those neighborhoods where families grow, friendships thrive, and every day feels just a little more relaxed and connected.
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Market Trends & Home Values
Homes in this neighborhood typically sell from $320,000 to $1,030,000, with a current Median Sales Price = $575,000 which is a 14% Decrease from last year.
This year about 59 homes were sold, which is a 9% Decrease from last year. Right now we have 3.9 Months of Inventory, and the Median Cumulative Days on Market is 67 days, which is 168% Faster than last year.
For detailed neighborhood market statistics, download my Katy Real Estate Market Report.
Schools & Ratings
Firethorne 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
Wolman Elementary School (9)
Middle Schools
Woodcreek Junior High School (9)
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 Firethorne Katy TX:
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Location & Map
Firethorne Katy TX is located on the Southwest side of Katy TX, south of I-10 and near FM1463.
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
Firethorne Katy TX has multiple swimming pools, splash pads, tennis courts, pickleball courts, playgrounds, and a fitness center, along with scenic walking and biking trails that wind around lakes and greenbelts. There’s also a community clubhouse, sports fields, and year-round neighborhood events.
Here’s a summary of the amenities (see more):
- Club House with Fitness Center = Yes
- Swimming Pools = 2
- Waterpark = No
- Splash Pads = No
- Tennis Courts = Yes
- Parks/playgrounds = Multiple
- Walking Trails = Yes
- Lake(s) = No
- Golf Course = No
- Dog Park = No
Risks & Due Diligence
Firethorne 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. Firethorne Katy is close to:
- Katy Mills Outlet Mall
- Typhoon Texas Waterpark
- Live music and dancing at: Baker St Pub, Mo’s Place, Katy Vibes, and Wildcatters
- Momentum Indoor Climbing
- Exploration Park
- Dewberry Farm
- No Label Brewing
- Time Square Entertainment
- Soon-to-be-built Katy Boardwalk District
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Current List of Homes for Sale
The following is a current list of Firethorne 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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