CINCO RANCH REAL ESTATE GUIDE

2022 Cinco Ranch homes for sale & insider real estate guide

Cinco Ranch is one of the bestselling master-planned communities in the Greater Katy area, with high-ranking schools and accessible amenities.

The suburb is famous for its:

• EXCELLENT SCHOOLS: The schools in the community belong to the Katy Independent School District. A study on the best public schools in Houston ranks many schools from this district as exemplary. They have also received the National Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence Award.
• GREAT COMMUNITY AMENITIES: The master-planned community features several parks, pools, tennis courts, and hike and bike trails. The Golf Club is a popular public golf course destination. There are also recreational centers and water parks in some sections of the neighborhood.
• EXCITING RETAIL OPTIONS: LaCenterra, a mixed-used development, is west of Grand Parkway. It's filled with upscale shopping, dining, and entertainment options. The 34-acres site also features office space and apartments.
• GREAT ACCESSIBILITY: Cinco Ranch homes are minutes away from major freeways and thoroughfares, including Grand Parkway, Interstate 10, and Westpark Tollway.

The growing number of home builders provides various home options in Cinco Ranch. These include townhomes, bungalows, and even estates and manors.

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Table of Contents

1. Cinco Ranch Home Sale Trends
2. Cinco Ranch Best Realtor Insights
3. Cinco Ranch Maps, Location & Zip Code
4. Cinco Ranch Schools
5. Cinco Ranch Real Estate Market

Cinco Ranch Home Sale Trends

Cinco Ranch is a master-planned community belonging to the Greater Katy area with high-ranking schools and accessible amenities. The suburb is famous for its:

• GREAT COMMUNITY AMENITIES: Cinco Ranch features several parks, pools, tennis courts, golf courses, and hike and bike trails. There are also recreational centers and water parks in some sections of the neighborhood.
• TOP-RANKED SCHOOLS: The schools in the community belong to the Katy Independent School District. A study on the best public schools in Houston recognizes numerous schools from this district as exemplary.
• WIDE RANGE OF HOMES: The neighborhood is situated in Katy, one of Houston’s Best Suburbs. The growing number of home builders provides various home options in Cinco Ranch.
• EXCITING RETAIL OPTIONS: Upscale shopping, dining, and entertainment options are accessible through LaCenterra. The mixed-use development also features office space and apartments.
• EASY ACCESSIBILITY: Cinco Ranch is located minutes away from major freeways and thoroughfares such as Grand Parkway, Interstate 10, and Westpark Tollway.

Cinco Ranch Best Realtor Insights

Nestled along Grand Parkway, Cinco Ranch is a sprawling master-planned community southeast of the city of Katy and west of Houston.

• Cinco Ranch homes are zoned to the Katy Independent School District. Most of the community’s neighborhood schools have been named National Blue Ribbon Schools.

• The master-planned community features several parks, pools, tennis courts, and hike and bike trails. Some sections of Cinco Ranch also feature recreational centers and water parks.

• Several new home builders offer a variety of options within Cinco Ranch, from townhomes and bungalows to gorgeous estates and manors.

• LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch covers a 34-acre area west of Grand Parkway. It features several dining and retail establishments, spread over 300,000 square feet of commercial space. The mixed-use development also features office space and apartments.

• Cinco Ranch homes are minutes away from major freeways and thoroughfares, including Grand Parkway, Interstate 10, and Westpark Tollway.

• Previously a working ranch, Cinco Ranch was named for the 5 oilmen who purchased the vast acreage from its original owners.

• The master-planned community is now under Newland Communities. Upon completion, Cinco Ranch will have over 14,000 homes.

• Cinco Ranch homes are mostly detached single-family dwellings. Some townhome units are available in sections, and lot sizes vary ranging from 5,000 to more than 25,000 square feet.

• Homes in the area typically feature 3 to 4-bedroom floor plans. The most expensive Cinco Ranch real estate can feature as many as 5 to 6 bedrooms. Mostly featuring traditional aesthetics, with some offering contemporary designs.

• Prices for Cinco Ranch homes for sale typically start at around $200,000. Bigger and newer properties can sell for just under $2,000,000.

Cinco Ranch Maps, Location & Zip Code

Cinco Ranch Schools

Cinco Ranch homes are zoned to Katy Independent School District (KISD), a district rated by the Texas Education Agency as “Recognized”.

Cinco Ranch is served by 11 elementary, 6 middle, and 4 high schools. The community has 3 high schools, 4 junior high schools, and 8 elementary schools within its borders.

Note: Due to the number of schools serving Cinco Ranch homes, we opted to list them and highlight those that have been named as National Blue Ribbon Schools.

Elementary Schools

Within Cinco Ranch:

• Edna Mae Fielder Elementary School at 2100 Greenway Dr. (1998-99 National Blue Ribbon School)

• Odessa Kilpatrick Elementary School at 26100 Cinco Ranch Blvd.

• Sue Creech Elementary School at 5905 S Mason Rd.

• Jo Ella Exley Elementary School at 21800 Westheimer Pkwy.

• Fred and Patti Shafer Elementary School at 5150 Ranch Point Dr.

• James E. Williams Elementary School at 3900 S Peek Rd.

• Tom Wilson Elementary School at 5200 Falcon Landing Blvd

In neighboring communities:

• Roberta Wright Rylander Elementary School at 24831 Westheimer Pkwy.

• Ray and Jamie Wolman Elementary School at 28727 N Firethorne Rd.

• WoodCreek Elementary School at 1155 Woodcreek Bend Ln.

• Michael Griffin Elementary School at 7800 S Fry Rd.

Middle Schools

Within Cinco Ranch:

• Rodger and Ellen Beck Junior High School at 5200 S Fry Rd. (2001-02 National Blue Ribbon School)

• Seven Lakes Junior High School at 6026 Cinco Ranch-Gaston Rd.

• Beckendorff Junior High School at 8200 S Fry Rd.

• Cinco Ranch Junior High School at 23420 Cinco Ranch Blvd.

In neighboring communities:

• Garland McMeans Junior High School at 21000 Westheimer Pkwy.

• Woodcreek Junior High School at 1801 Woodcreek Bend Ln.

High Schools

Within Cinco Ranch:

• Cinco Ranch High School at 6331 Highway Blvd. (1997-1998 National Blue Ribbon School)

• Seven Lakes High School at 9251 S Fry Rd.

• Obra D. Tompkins High School at 4400 Falcon Landing Blvd.

In neighboring communities:

• James E. Taylor High School at 20700 Kingsland Blvd. (1994-1996 National Blue Ribbon School)

Cinco Ranch Private Schools

The following are some of the more notable private schools near Cinco Ranch:

• The Goddard School at 24025 Cinco Village Center Blvd.

• The British Private Prep School at 4025 S Mason Rd.

• Primrose School of Kelliwood at 2402 Westgreen Blvd.

• Westlake Preparatory Lutheran Academy at 23300 Bellaire Blvd.

• Harmony Science Academy – West Houston at 22400 Grand Corner Dr.

• St. John XXIII High School at 1800 N Grand Pkwy.

To find an updated listing of all Cinco Ranch real estate zoned to any specific public school, please send an email to Paige Martin at PMartin@HoustonProperties.com with the property preference and budget that you’re working with.

Note: School zoning tends to change from year to year, the information provided above is accurate but not guaranteed. Please double-check by visiting the school’s website.

Cinco Ranch Real Estate Market

Cinco Ranch Maps and Location

Cinco Ranch is situated in the area about 5 miles southeast of the city of Katy (Old Towne). It spans more than 8,000 acres with newer sections to the west.

Its community is in the unincorporated Harris and Fort Bend counties. And sits within an area known as Greater Katy. Cinco Ranch is within the 181-square-mile boundary of Katy ISD.

Cinco Ranch is located about 26 miles west of downtown Houston. It is bisected by Grand Parkway, north of Westpark Tollway, and south of Interstate 10. It has several other master-planned communities which include Grand Lakes, Seven Meadows, and Cross Creek Ranch, among others.

This master-planned community is divided into smaller neighborhoods. Which are further divided into several sections. Its newer additions are located west of Grand Parkway. It includes Cinco Ranch Northwest, Southwest, and West. Its homes are minutes away from community pools, parks, greenbelts, trails, and other amenities. It also has dedicated areas for retail, dining, and entertainment.

Employment and business centers are highly accessible. The Energy Corridor, Katy, and Westchase are all within driving distance.

Cinco Ranch real estate is under several zip codes, including 77450 and 77494. (View Houston zip code map)

Cinco Ranch Communities and Subdivisions

• BANDERA GLEN

• CANYON GATE AT CINCO RANCH

• CINCO FOREST

• EQUESTRIAN VILLAGE

• FOUNTAIN VIEW

• GREENWAY VILLAGE

• MEADOW PLACE

• NORTH LAKE VILLAGE

• CINCO RANCH NORTHWEST

• SOUTH LAKE VILLAGE

• CINCO RANCH SOUTHWEST

• CINCO RANCH TOWN CENTER

• CINCO RANCH WEST

• WILLOWFORK

Cinco Ranch Real Estate Trends

Cinco Ranch real estate has posted steady appreciation in the last 10 years. The median sales price of homes for sale has increased to more than $350,000. Thanks to continued development in the master-planned community.

The recent expansions west of Grand Parkway have contributed to the community's continued popularity. Homebuyers were drawn to its lifestyle amenities, great schools, and peaceful atmosphere.

Cinco Ranch real estate may keep its popularity if new construction and steady property values are maintained.

(Data is sourced from the Houston Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.)

For updated information regarding Cinco Ranch real estate pricing and trend analysis, please contact Paige Martin at PMartin@HoustonProperties.com.

Cinco Ranch Single Family House Trends

Cinco Ranch real estate features a wide variety of home styles and floor plans. Different sections are under specific home builders. And that's why it can range from grand estates and custom-built homes to bungalows and patio homes.

Some homes have views of the community’s lakes and golf course.

An average home can feature a 3-to-5-bedroom, 2-to-4-bath floor plan. The homes are typically spacious, with living spaces ranging from 1,500 to more than 4,000 square feet. Lot sizes are between 5,000 to more than 10,000 square feet.

The most expensive real estate is even larger. With 5 to 6 bedrooms and 5 or more baths, spreading over 5,000 to about 7,000 square feet. It offers large lots, from 12,000 to about 28,000 square feet.

Architecture styles of real estate have taken inspiration from Spanish, Mediterranean, and Colonial. While others adopt a more contemporary design.

Cinco Ranch homes for sale can start at around $150,000. The most expensive real estate in the area is listed at around $2,000,000.

Cinco Ranch Townhomes Sale Trends

Cinco Ranch is mostly made up of detached single-family dwellings which are typical in the Greater Katy area. However, the community sections of Cinco Ranch West and Cinco Ranch Southwest also offer townhome options.

The townhomes are typically smaller having 3-bedroom floor plans and about 1,500 square feet of living space. Lot sizes can range from 2,000 to 6,000 square feet.

Most houses have two-car garages, small yards, and driveways. Boasting traditionally-designed aesthetics and architectural styles.

Prices for Cinco Ranch townhomes for sale start at around $180,000. Some can sell for over $200,000.

Cinco Ranch Condo Sale Trends

There are no mid- or high-rise condos in Cinco Ranch at the moment. But there are some multi-family dwellings found in the mixed-use development of LaCenterra.

Homebuyers looking for residential condos will have to check 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.

Cinco Ranch TX History

In the early 1930s, the area now known as Cinco Ranch used to be a working cattle ranch owned by Bassett Blakeley. It covered around 15,000 acres.

In 1937, five oilmen (William Wheless, J.S. Abercrombie, W.B. Pryon, H.G. Helms, and L.M. Josey) bought the ranch from Blakeley and renamed it Cinco Ranch. The Wheless family settled in the area and maintained the ranch, adding rice farming and peanuts. The other families used the ranch as a weekend and holiday estate, staying at the ranch’s large clubhouse.

In 1984, the ranch changed hands in one of the largest land transactions in Houston history. Cinco Ranch Venture (U.S. Home, Mischer Corporation, and American General Corporation) bought a 5,000-acre parcel to develop an expansive master-planned community. Cinco Ranch changed hands a few more times until San Diego-based Newland Communities purchased it in 2003.

For further expansions, Newland Communities bought an additional parcel of land. Today, the master-planned community has around 8,100 acres of land along both sides of Grand Parkway.

Cinco Ranch is still growing and is estimated to have more than 14,000 homes upon completion.

Fun Things To Do Near Cinco Ranch

Cinco Ranch boasts a wide variety of amenities. It ranges from water and pocket parks, tennis courts, lakes, and miles of trails and greenbelts. Residents have several outdoor entertainments, retail, and dining options to choose from.

The biggest among the community’s lakes, South Lake has amenities for sailing, fishing, kayaking, and paddle boating. Other lakes in Cinco Ranch include Lake Pointe Park Lake and Spring Lake.

The Cinco Ranch Beach Club (S Lake Village Drive), and the Lake House (at Springwood Lake Drive) are two popular destinations for swimming and poolside reading. The Beach Club features a large swimming lagoon right next to South Lake. The Lake House, on the other hand, offers a large saline pool, water slides, and a children’s pool.

The Golf Club at Cinco Ranch covers a 167-acre area east of Peek Road and north of Cinco Ranch Boulevard. It is a daily fee course (18-hole, par-71) and features a golf academy for young golf enthusiasts.

LaCenterra is a mixed-use development west of Grand Parkway. It is an outdoor shopping center with dining and retail establishments. It also has office spaces and apartments. The Villagio and the Village Center are some of the great places to visit.

For more options, residents can opt to take a short drive to Katy Mills, located just off Interstate 10. The shopping mall showcases Marshalls, Old Navy, and several other anchor stores.

Dining

• The Original Marini’s Empanada Houston

• Palma de Cera

• Da Vinci Ristorante Italiano

• The Cellar Door

• Los Robertos Taco Shop

• Piggy Pibil

• Oishii Sushi and Chinese Bistro

• Little V Vietnamese Bistro

• MOD Pizza

• Luby’s

Waterparks and Community Pools

• Beach Club

• Equestrian Village

• Greenway Village

• Highland Park

• North Lake Village

• Ridgewood

• Rosewood

• Spring Lake House

• South Ranch

• Water Park

• Westridge Creek

Nightlife

• Toddy Blends

• MidPoint bar + eatery

• Little Woodrow’s

• The Public House

• Sammy’s Sports Grill

Groceries

• Whole Foods Market

• Trader Joe’s

• H-E-B Plus

• Sprouts Farmers Market

• Kroger

Golf

• Meadow Brook Farms Golf Club

• The Golf Club at Cinco Ranch

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