Cinco Ranch Katy TX Real Estate Guide
Cinco Ranch is an 8,000 acre master-planned community known for its gorgeous homes and great amenities.
Cinco Ranch is an 8,000 acre master-planned community known for its gorgeous homes and great amenities.
Cinco Ranch is one of the bestselling master-planned communities in the Greater Katy area, and is often praised for its excellent schools and beautiful homes.
Cinco Ranch is still growing and with more new sections and new construction homes on the way, the area’s real estate market can be tricky to navigate. Contacting the best Cinco Ranch realtor can benefit homebuyers looking for great recommendations and advice.
Cinco Ranch is nestled 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.
It sits in an unincorporated area in Harris and Fort Bend counties, within what is known as Greater Katy. This area is within the 181-square mile boundary of Katy ISD.
Located about 26 miles west of downtown Houston, Cinco Ranch is bisected by Grand Parkway, north of Westpark Tollway and south of Interstate 10. The area features a number of other master-planned communities, including Grand Lakes, Seven Meadows, and Cross Creek Ranch, among others.
The master-planned community is divided into smaller neighborhoods, which are further divided into several sections. Its newer additions are located west of Grand Parkway, including Cinco Ranch Northwest, Southwest, and West. Cinco Ranch homes are minutes away from community pools, parks, greenbelts, trails, and other amenities. The community also has dedicated areas for retail, dining, and entertainment.
Employment and business centers are also highly accessible from Cinco Ranch homes. The Energy Corridor, Katy, and Westchase are all within driving distance.
Cinco Ranch real estate are under several zip codes, including 77450 and 77494. (View Houston zip code map.)
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North of Cinco Ranch
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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 National Blue Ribbon School.
Within Cinco Ranch
In neighboring communities
Within Cinco Ranch
In neighboring communities
Within Cinco Ranch
In neighboring communities
The following are some of the more notable private schools near Cinco Ranch.
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 [email protected] 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.
Cinco Ranch real estate have posted steady appreciation in the last 10 years. Thanks to continued development in the master-planned community, the median sales price of Cinco Ranch homes for sale have increased to more than $350,000.
Apart from recent expansions west of Grand Parkway, several other factors contribute to the community’s continued popularity. Its lifestyle amenities, great schools, and peaceful community atmosphere also draw homebuyers into Cinco Ranch.
With new construction in some sections and steady property values, Cinco Ranch real estate may maintain its popularity in the years to come.
(Data 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 [email protected].
Cinco Ranch real estate features a wide variety of home styles and floor plans. Different sections are typically under specific home builders so Cinco Ranch homes 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 in the master-planned community can feature a 3- to 5-bedroom 2- to 4-bath floor plan. Cinco Ranch 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 Cinco Ranch real estate are larger: 5 to 6 bedrooms with 5 or more baths, spread over 5,000 to about 7,000 square feet. These properties usually offer equally large lots, from 12,000 to about 28,000 square feet.
Cinco Ranch homes tend to lean toward traditional aesthetics with some drawing inspiration from Spanish, Mediterranean, and Colonial architecture. Others adopt more contemporary designs.
Cinco Ranch homes for sale can start at around $150,000. The most expensive real estate in the area can be listed at around $2,000,000.
Like most master-planned communities in the Greater Katy area, Cinco Ranch is mostly made up of detached single-family dwellings. There are, however, some sections within the community that offer townhome options (Cinco Ranch West and Cinco Ranch Southwest in particular).
Cinco Ranch townhomes are typically smaller, with 3-bedroom floor plans and about 1,500 square feet of living space. Lot sizes can be between 2,000 to 6,000 square feet.
Two-car garages, small yards and driveways are common in Cinco Ranch townhomes for sale. Designs and architectural styles vary, though most feature traditional aesthetics.
Prices for Cinco Ranch townhomes for sale start at around $180,000. Some can sell for over $200,000
There are no mid- or high-rise Cinco Ranch condos at the moment. There are some multifamily dwellings like in the mixed use development LaCenterra.
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.
In the early 1930s, the area now known as Cinco Ranch was a working cattle ranch, owned by Bassett Blakeley. The Blakeley Ranch covered around 15,000 acres.
Five oilmen (William Wheless, J.S. Abercrombie, W.B. Pryon, H.G. Helms, and L.M. Josey) bought the ranch from Blakeley in 1937 and renamed it Cinco Ranch. The Wheless family settled in the area, maintaining the ranch and in addition to farming rice 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, looking 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.
Newland Communities bought an additional parcels of land (492 acres of which aren’t contiguous to Cinco Ranch) for further expansions. Today, the master-planned community spans around 8,100 acres along both sides of Grand Parkway.
Cinco Ranch is still growing, and is estimated to have more than 14,000 homes upon completion.
Cinco Ranch boasts of a wide variety of community amenities, ranging from water parks, pocket parks, tennis courts, lakes, and miles of trails and greenbelts. Residents from the community’s different neighborhoods and subdivisions have several outdoor entertainment, retail, and dining options to choose from.
The biggest among the community’s many 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 even a quiet day of reading poolside. 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, Cinco Ranch’s mixed-use development west of Grand Parkway, is an outdoor shopping center with numerous dining and retail establishments. It also has office spaces and apartments. The Villagio and the Village Center are also 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.
Here are some of Cinco Ranch Katy must-visit places:
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