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Marcello Lakes Katy TX is a newer neighborhood located on the Northwest side of Katy, near Porter Rd and Clay Rd. It was designed to provide waterfront lots to most of the homes in the neighborhood. However, the schools zoned to this community are lower-rated schools.
Marcello Lakes is located in Harris County and was primarily built between 2017 to 2021. The “typical” home in Marcello Lakes is around 3129 sq ft with 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, a 2-car garage, and on a 7,148 sf lot. About 24% of the homes are one-story. Homes here feature waterfront lots between $450-630K.
In this neighborhood you’ll find two swimming pools, tennis courts, and green spaces that make everyday living feel a little more relaxed and fun. Boats are allowed on the lakes and many homes have bulkheads and docks.
If you want a waterfront home in a growing Katy area, and don’t mind lower-rated schools, then Marcello Lakes Katy TX is a neighborhood you should visit.
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Market Trends & Home Values
Homes in this neighborhood typically sell from $410,000 to $629,000, with a current Median Sales Price = $435,000 which is a 16% Decrease from last year.
This year about 13 homes were sold, which is a 46% Decrease from last year. Right now we have 21. Months of Inventory, and the Median Cumulative Days on Market is 83 days, which is 93% Faster than last year.
For detailed neighborhood market statistics, download my Katy Real Estate Market Report.
Schools & Ratings
Marcello Lakes 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
Leonard Elementary School (5)
Middle Schools
Haskett Junior High School (5)
High Schools
Paetow High School (5)
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 Marcello Lakes Katy TX:
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Location & Map
Marcello Lakes Katy TX is located on the Northwest side of Katy TX, near Porter Rd and Clay Rd.
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
Marcello Lakes Katy TX has two swimming pools, tennis courts, playground, and green spaces that make everyday living feel a little more relaxed and fun. Boats are allowed on the lakes and many homes have bulkheads and docks.
Here’s a summary of the amenities:
- Club House with Fitness Center = No
- Swimming Pools = 2
- Waterpark = No
- Splash Pads = No
- Tennis Courts = Yes
- Parks/playgrounds = Yes
- Walking Trails = Yes
- Lake(s) = Yes
- Golf Course = No
- Dog Park = No
Risks & Due Diligence
Marcello Lakes 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).
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. Marcello Lakes Katy TX is close to:
- Katy Mills Outlet Mall
- Typhoon Texas Waterpark
- Katy City Park
- Katy Dog Park
- Live music and dancing at: Mo’s Place, Katy Vibes, and Wildcatters
- Momentum Indoor Climbing
- 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 Marcello Lakes 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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