Grand Lakes Katy TX Real Estate Guide
The beautiful master-planned community Grand Lakes spans a 1,200-acre area in south Katy.
The beautiful master-planned community Grand Lakes spans a 1,200-acre area in south Katy.
Located some 8 miles south of the city of Katy, the Grand Lakes community is known for its great atmosphere and high performing schools.
Other factors that make Grand Lakes real estate among the most desirable in the area include:
Grand Lakes real estate can be tricky to navigate due to the number of available home types, styles, and sizes. Consulting with the best Grand Lakes Katy realtor can greatly benefit homebuyers.
A relatively small community of about 295 homes, Grand Lakes is located within the Greater Katy area, one of the top-ranked suburbs in Houston.
Located in one of Houston’s Best Suburbs, Grand Lakes is an upscale master-planned community.
Grand Lakes covers a 1,200-acre area just north of Westpark Tollway. It is made up of around 2,700 homes, divided into several phases.
Phases One, Two, and Three lie east of Grand Parkway, while the newer Phase Four sits west of the 99, just north of Avalon at Seven Meadows. The community is nestled in the area south of Cinco Ranch and the Buffalo Bayou, about 8 miles south of the city of Katy.
The upscale master-planned community is from Trendmaker Development Company, and features homes from reputable builders. Each phase features a central park, with trails meandering around the community’s many parks and lakes. Other community amenities include tennis courts, splash pads, swimming pools, and a dog park, among others.
Though mostly residential, some areas in Grand Lakes are reserved for commercial use, including pockets along S Fry Road and Grand Parkway.
Grand Lakes homes are centrally located near parks, schools, retail centers, and restaurants. Key districts are highly accessible from the area, via main roads and freeways like Peek Road, S Fry Road, Grand Parkway, and Westpark Tollway.
Grand Lakes Katy real estate are under the 77494 zip code. (View Houston zip code map.)
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Grand Lakes homes are zoned to 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, six KISD schools were ranked within the top 25 of Children at Risk’s Greater Houston Rankings in 2016. Among these schools, three serve Grand Lakes homes (Alexander Elementary, Beckendorff Junior High, and Seven Lakes High).
Roosevelt Alexander Elementary School is located within the master-planned community and serves Grand Lakes homes in Phases 1, 2, and 3.
Public Elementary Schools zoned to Grand Lakes include:
Public Middle Schools zoned to Grand Lakes include:
Public High Schools zoned to Grand Lakes include:
The following are some of the more notable private schools near Grand Lakes homes.
To find an updated listing of all Grand Lakes 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.
Grand Lakes real estate have posted steady increases over the last 10 years. Great schools, excellent community amenities, and high accessibility contribute to the community’s strong property values.
The median sales price of Grand Lakes homes is over $250,000, relatively more affordable than homes in other upscale communities in the area like Avalon at Seven Meadows.
(Data sourced from the Houston Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.)
For updated information regarding Grand Lakes real estate pricing and trend analysis, please contact Paige Martin at [email protected].
Grand Lakes real estate is made up of around 2,700 single-family homes, most of which are built around the community’s many lakes.
Apart from lake views, Grand Lakes homes often offer two-car garages, spacious lots, and traditional designs. Floor plans vary, ranging from 3- to 5-bedroom options. Smaller bungalows and patio homes can offer 2-bedroom 2-bath setups. Home sizes typically range from 2,000 to just under 5,000 square feet.
The most expensive homes in the area can feature 6 bedrooms and more than 4,000 square feet of living space.
Lot sizes, on the other hand, can be between 4,000 to more than 26,000 square feet.
Like most master-planned communities in Greater Katy, architectural styles in Grand Lakes lean toward traditional designs. Colonial aesthetics are also apparent in some homes in the area.
Prices for Grand Lakes homes for sale can start at around $160,000. The most expensive real estate in the area can sell for more than $900,000.
There are no Grand Lakes townhomes available, though some smaller patio homes and bungalows are available in the area.
Nearby communities like Cinco Ranch do offer some townhomes within some of its sections.
There are no Grand Lakes condos for sale. Nearby Houston districts like the Energy Corridor and Memorial do have a few mid- and high-rise residential buildings.
Here are a few condo buildings within the Memorial area:
To see other condos within the Inner Loop, see Inner Loop Houston Condos. To see condos within the Galleria area, see Galleria Houston Condos.
Developed in 1998, Grand Lakes is one of the master-planned communities within the Greater Katy area. Located in Fort Bend County, the land used to be mostly rural during the early 1900s to the 1940s.
At the time, farms and cattle ranches made up most of Greater Katy. Cinco Ranch, the master-planned community just north of Grand Lakes, used to be a working cattle farm.
Development in the areas around Grand Lakes started during the mid-1980s, and continues up until today.
Grand Lakes itself was developed in phases, with the newest – Phase 4 – sitting west of Grand Parkway.
Like most of Greater Katy’s master-planned communities, Grand Lakes offers a great variety of community amenities. Residents can enjoy catch and release fishing, or simply relax in the community’s parks.
Each phase features homes built around a central park, with a network of hike-and-bike trails that wander around the community’s lakes. The community showcases 27 lakes, some of which are stocked.
Each of Grand Lakes’ phases also features community swimming pools, splash pads, tennis courts, putting greens, pavilions, and several playgrounds. The community also has a dog park and a community garden.
Though the community is mostly residential, some areas – near S Fry Road and Grand Parkway – are reserved for commercial use. Other notable retail centers are mere minutes away from Grand Lakes, including the LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch.
Here are some of Grand Lakes must-visit places:
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