Top 5 Things About Governors Place:
- Convenient location
- Good schools
- Affordable prices
- Nearby shopping
- Not in high-risk flood zone
Description
Governors Place is located on the east side of Katy in Fort Bend County…close to I10 and Grand Parkway (southeast corner).
Primarily built in the 80s and 90s, most of the 500 homes (approx.) in this neighborhood are one-story ranch-style homes. On average, these homes have 4 bedrooms, 2+ baths, and approximately 2500sf with 2-car garages, and a median lot size of 8400sf. This is one of the most affordable neighborhoods in east Katy and it is zoned to good schools with mature trees.
Governors Place Katy features a community clubhouse, swimming pool, and tennis courts.
What I Like About Governors Place… “You can find homes under $250K in Governors Place and it has very easy access to I-10 to shorten your commute time to Houston.” —Sheila Cox, REALTOR® and the Katy local area expert |
Location
Here’s a map of Governors Place Katy.
Commute Times
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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Pros and Cons
Here is a list of the PROs and CONs of Governors Place Katy:
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Schools
The following table shows the schools zoned to Governors Place. If you want the current ratings for these schools, please download the Katy Neighborhoods Guide.
| School | Type | Area | Address |
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| West Memorial Elementary | Elem | E | 22605 Provincial Blvd, Katy |
| West Memorial Jr High | JH | E | 22311 Provincial Blvd, Katy |
| Katy High | HS | N | 6331 Highway Blvd, Katy |
Demographics
You can view the demographics of West Memorial Junior High School, zoned to this neighborhood, below. This will give you some idea of the demographics of this neighborhood.
West Memorial Jr High
Source: Greatschools.org
Amenities
Governors Place Katy has the following amenities:
- Club House = 1
- Swimming Pools = 1
- Waterpark = No
- Splash Pads = No
- Tennis Courts = Yes
- Parks/playgrounds = No
- Walking Trails = No
- Lakes = No
- Golf Course = No
Home Owner’s Association
The annual HOA fee, which pays for the amenities, is approximately $608. Go to the Governors Place Katy HOA website or call 281-945-4630 for helpful phone numbers, community documents, and utility information.
Utilities
The Cimarron MUD serves this neighborhood with water and sewer services. The utilities for Governors Place are shown below:
| Water, sewer | Cimarron MUD | 832-490-1600 |
| Trash | Texas Pride Disposal | 281-342-8178 |
| Electric | De-regulated | www.powertochoose.org |
| Gas | Centerpoint | 800-752-8036 |
See more>> Important Phone Numbers
Property Taxes
Property taxes in this neighborhood may vary slightly, but are approximately 2.62 as of March 2020.
What’s Nearby
There are a lot of fun things to do in Katy! This neighborhood is near:
- Meadowbrook Farms, Cinco Ranch, Willow Fork, Falcon Point golf courses
- La Centerra shopping and dining center
- Wholefoods Grocery Store
- Katy YMCA
- Katy Mills Outlet Mall
- Typhoon Texas Waterpark
- George Bush Park with bike trails
- Great Southwest Equestrian Park
- 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
>> See Fun Things to Do in Katy
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