Cardiff Ranch Katy TX Real Estate Guide
Located some 3 miles south of Interstate 10, the new construction master-planned community Cardiff Ranch is known for its beautiful, affordable homes.
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One of the newest communities in Greater Katy, Cardiff Ranch treads a similar path to its bigger neighbors, Cinco Ranch and Cross Creek Ranch: great community amenities, award-winning schools, and beautiful homes.
- BEAUTIFUL AND AFFORDABLE HOMES: Cardiff Ranch real estate is made up of single-family homes. Some homes in the area sit right by the community’s lake. Cardiff Ranch is also within Katy. Katy’s real estate market has been one of the best performing suburban Houston neighborhoods over the past one, five and ten-year periods.
- HIGHLY REGARDED SCHOOL DISTRICT: The Katy ISD features some of the best schools in the Greater Houston area and has been given a Met Standard rating by the Texas Education Agency.
- LAKE COMMUNITY WITH GREAT AMENITIES: Cardiff Ranch homes are built around the community’s 13-acre lake. Other community amenities include a club house, a swimming pool, walking trails, a playground and tennis courts.
- TOP RANKED SUBURB: Nestled on the southeast corner of FM 1463 and Corbitt Road, Cardiff Ranch is a relatively small master-planned community with wandering streets and cul-de-sacs. The neighborhood is within Katy, one of Houston’s Best Suburbs.
- NEAR RETAIL AND ENTERTAINMENT: Though mostly residential, the community is minutes away from restaurants, bars, cafes, and stores, especially those along FM 1463. Major retail centers like the LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch and the Katy Mills Mall are within a short drive away from Cardiff Ranch homes.
Due to the small number of homes listed on the market, the Cardiff Ranch market can be challenging to navigate. Contacting the best Cardiff Ranch realtor can benefit homebuyers looking for great recommendations and advice.
For any inquiries about Cardiff Ranch homes recommendations, or off-market MLS listings, get in touch with Paige Martin, head of the Houston Properties Team and one of the best realtors in Houston.
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Located within one of the best Houston suburbs, Cardiff Ranch is a popular option among homebuyers.
- Nestled on the southeast corner of FM 1463 and Corbitt Road, Cardiff Ranch is a relatively small master-planned community with wandering streets and cul-de-sacs.
- The Katy ISD features some of the best schools in the Greater Houston area and has been given a Met Standard rating by the Texas Education Agency.
- Cardiff Ranch real estate is made up of single-family homes. Some homes in the area sit right by the community’s lake.
- Cardiff Ranch homes are built around the community’s 13-acre lake. Other community amenities include a club house, a swimming pool, walking trails, a playground, and tennis courts.
- Though mostly residential, the community is minutes away from restaurants, bars, cafes, and stores, especially those along FM 1463. Major retail centers like the LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch and the Katy Mills Mall are within a short drive away from Cardiff Ranch homes.
- Reputable builders, including Westin Homes and Meritage Homes, offered homes in the new construction master-planned community.
- Cardiff Ranch homes are zoned to Davidson Elementary (located in nearby Pine Mill Ranch), WoodCreek Junior High, and Tompkins High School.
- The community is made up of over 200 single-family homes.
- Cardiff Ranch homes feature 4- to 5-bedroom floor plans. Home sizes are typically between 2,500 to more than 5,000 square feet.
- Lot sizes range from 6,000 to upwards of 13,000 square feet.
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- Cardiff Ranch homes are mostly two-story traditional homes.
- Prices for Cardiff Ranch homes for sale start at around $200,000 to just under $600,000.
Cardiff Ranch is located a couple of miles south of the city of Katy, 4 miles west of Grand Parkway and 2 miles north of FM 1093 (future Westpark Tollway extension).
It sits adjacent to other master-planned communities: Pine Mill Ranch to the east and south, Churchill Farms to the west, and Cinco Ranch Northwest to the north.
The master-planned community is centrally located near schools, restaurants, stores, and cafes. Cardiff Ranch also features several community amenities, including a swimming pool, walking trails, parks, and playgrounds.
Some Cardiff Ranch homes are built around the community’s 13-acre S-shaped lake and have water views. Others are along the community’s many cul-de-sacs and wandering streets.
The community sits on the corner of FM 1463 and Corbitt Road, and has excellent access to key roads and freeways like Grand Parkway, Cinco Ranch Blvd, I-10, FM 1093, Fry Road, and Katy Flewellen Road.
Cardiff Ranch is mostly residential, but there are nearby commercial areas along FM 1463.
Other retail and entertainment hubs like the LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch and the Katy Mills Mall are all within comfortable driving distance from the neighborhood.
Cardiff Ranch real estate have a 77494 zip code. (View Houston zip code map.)
Paige Martin’s Recent Awards:
– “One of America’s Best Real Estate Agents,” Real Trends
– Five Star Realtor Award, Multi-Year Winner
– “One of Houston’s Top 50 Realtors,” Houston Chronicle
– “One of America’s Best Real Estate Agents,” Real Trends
– Five Star Realtor Award, Multi-Year Winner
– “One of Houston’s Top 50 Realtors,” Houston Chronicle
West of Cardiff Ranch
- Churchill Farms
- Tamarron
North of Cardiff Ranch
- Firethorne
- Cinco Ranch Northwest
- Silver Ranch
- Grayson Lakes
- Woodcreek Reserve
- City of Katy (Old Towne)
- Cane Island
East of Cardiff Ranch
- Pine Mill Ranch
- Cinco Ranch
- Seven Meadows
- Avalon at Seven Meadows
- Grand Lakes
South of Cardiff Ranch
- Cross Creek Ranch
- Westheimer Lakes North
- Cinco Ranch Southwest
Cardiff Ranch homes are zoned to schools from one of the most highly regarded school districts in the Greater Houston area: Katy Independent School District (KISD).
The Katy Independent School District (KISD) is one of the most highly regarded school districts in the Greater Houston area. Rated “Met Standard” by the Texas Education Agency, the KISD features several multi-award winning schools.
Students in the area may attend the following public schools:
Top ranked Elementary Schools zoned to Cardiff Ranch include:
- Davidson Elementary School at 26906 Pine Mill Ranch Dr. Keiko Davidson Elementary School opened in 2014 and like most KISD schools, was named for a longtime teacher and administrator.
Top ranked Middle Schools zoned to Cardiff Ranch include:
- WoodCreek Junior High School at 1801 Woodcreek Bend Ln. Home of the Timberwolves, WCJH offers a number of academic programs, including ESL, gifted and talented, Pre-AP, and co-teaching. Electives include Spanish, band, choir, orchestra, and tech systems, among others.
Top ranked High Schools zoned to Cardiff Ranch include:
- Tompkins High School at 4400 Falcon Landing Blvd. Obra D. Tompkins High School opened in 2013, the newest high school in KISD. Named for a beloved educator, Tompkins High received a Met Standard rating from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) in 2015.
Cardiff Ranch Houston Private Schools
The following are some of the more notable private schools near Cardiff Ranch.
- Mirus Academy at 5561 3rd St.
- Faith West Academy at 2225 Porter Rd.
- British Private Prep School at 28031 S Firethorne Rd.
- Westlake Preparatory Lutheran Academy at 23300 Bellaire Blvd.
- Cinco Ranch Montessori School at 2530 Peek Rd.
To find an updated listing of all Cardiff Ranch real estate zoned to any specific public school, please send an email to Paige Martin at Paige@HoustonProperties.com with the property preference and budget that you’re working with.
*Note: School zoning tends to change from year to year, information provided above are accurate but not guaranteed. Please double check by visiting the school’s website.
Built between 2010 and 2015, Cardiff Ranch real estate have posted strong appreciation rates. The median sales price of homes in the area is at around $300,000.
There are a number of factors that may have contributed to steady growth in the area, including its new construction homes, great schools, and varied amenities.
*Note: Since the neighborhood is relatively new, there is not enough data to generate accurate Cardiff Ranch real estate trends.
(Data sourced from the Houston Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.)
For updated information regarding Cardiff Ranch real estate pricing and trend analysis, please contact Paige Martin at Paige@HoustonProperties.com.
Cardiff Ranch is made up of over 200 single-family homes, mostly featuring traditional architecture and two-story floor plans.
Most Cardiff Ranch homes were completed between 2010 and 2015. Westin Homes and Meritage Homes offered a variety of floor plans for different needs and budgets.
A typical home in the community will offer a 4- to 5-bedroom floor plan, with 3 to 4 full baths. Home sizes range from 2,500 to more than 5,000 square feet, while lot sizes are between 7,000 to 13,000 square feet.
The most expensive Cardiff Ranch real estate can feature swimming pools, lake views, sweeping staircases, spacious living spaces, and other luxury amenities.
Prices for Cardiff Ranch homes for sale typically sit between $200,000 and $600,000.
There are no Cardiff Ranch townhomes for sale, as the community is mostly made up of single-family homes. There are plenty of townhome options available in other master-planned communities in Greater Katy, however, including Cinco Ranch Southwest and further east in Green Trails.
Cardiff Ranch Condo Sale Trends
There are no mid- or high-rise Cardiff Ranch condos at the moment. Some multi-family dwellings are available in the area however, including within the mixed use development LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch.
For residential condo options, homebuyers will have check out farther east in the Energy Corridor and Memorial areas of Houston. The Galleria is a popular choice for upscale condos and luxury lofts.
To see other condos within the Inner Loop, see Inner Loop Houston Condos. To see condos within the Galleria area, see Galleria Houston Condos.
Cardiff Ranch TX History
The Greater Katy area was once made up of farms and cattle ranches. This early history is apparent in the names of the master-planned communities around the area today: Cinco Ranch, Cross Creek Ranch, Pine Mill Ranch, Silver Ranch, and Cardiff Ranch.
Much earlier, the area now known as the city of Katy used to be called Cane Island, named for the creek that ran through it. Sometime in the 1890s, the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad started operating in the area, bringing growth into the small settlement.
A few years later, James Oliver Thomas filed a post office application, in which he called the small town Katy. Railroad officials had called the railroad “the KT”.
Other developments led to further growth in and around the city of Katy, including the completion of Interstate 10, the booming oil industry, and Houston’s housing boom.
Cardiff Ranch is one of the newest master-planned communities in the Greater Katy area, with homes completed between 2010 and 2015. Like neighboring communities, Cardiff Ranch offers great amenities, highly rated KISD schools, and affordable homes.
Cardiff Ranch offers a number of community amenities for its residents.
Like nearby neighborhoods, Cardiff Ranch’s master plan includes a 13-acre lake, a park, a playground, walking trails, a community swimming pool, tennis courts and a clubhouse.
Residents have a number of dining options available along FM 1463. For more retail and entertainment options, LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch and Katy Mills Mall are a short drive away from Cardiff Ranch homes.
For golf enthusiasts, there are plenty of courses to choose from in the area. The Golf Club at Cinco Ranch offers an 18-hole par 71 golf course designed by Carlton Gibson. The Meadowbrook Farms Golf Club, on the other hand, features a Greg Norman-designed par-72 course.
Here are some of Cardiff Ranch Katy must-visit places:
Dining
- Little V Vietnamese Bistro
- Chuckwagon BBQ & Burgers
- Biryanis
- Ling’s Restaurant II
- 100 Calories Pizza & Salads
- First Cup Cafe
- Mama Fu’s Asian Restaurant
Retail
- Katy Mills Mall
- LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch
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Nightlife
- Center Court Pizza and Brew
- Sammy’s Sports Grill
- The Growler Spot
- The Wildcatter Saloon
- Southland Bar & Grill
- World of Beer
- The Cellar Door
- Midnight Rodeo
- Baker St. Pub & Grill
Groceries
- Kroger
- H-E-B
- Harvest Natural Market
- Trader Joe’s
- Walmart Neighborhood Market
- H-E-B Plus
- Whole Foods Market
- Sprouts Farmers Market
Golf
- Willow Fork Country Club
- Meadowbrook Farms Golf Club
- The Golf Club at Cinco Ranch
- The Club at Falcon Point
- Weston Lakes Country Club
Cardiff Ranch Houston Realtor – Paige Martin
As featured on Fox News in the Morning, Houston Business Journal and Houston Magazine, Paige Martin, a consistent Top Producing Broker-Associate and head of the Houston Properties Team, is ranked as one of the top residential real estate agents in the world.
Paige Martin’s Recent Awards:
– #1 Agent, Keller Williams, Memorial
– #1 Agent, Keller Williams, Texas
– #9 Agent, Keller Williams, United States
– #1 Agent, Keller Williams, Memorial
– #1 Agent, Keller Williams, Texas
– #9 Agent, Keller Williams, United States
