by Sheila Cox, Five Star Realtor | Updated October 2025
Hey there and welcome to my Katy TX real estate website! My name is Sheila Cox, Five Star Realtor, and this is my website. By “my website” I mean that I personally wrote the pages on this website. I also created and gathered hundreds of photos, graphs, maps, videos, etc. about this area to provide you with in-depth real estate information from a LOCAL area expert. (You just can’t trust all the AI- or algorithm-generated info on other websites…I’m just sayin’ 😊)
If you are relocating to Katy TX, then this website provides in-depth information about Katy neighborhoods, schools, flood zones, property taxes, HOA fees, amenities, and more. With over 170 web pages, this is the most in-depth Katy real estate website available…so spend some time and make sure you view the links on BOTH of the menus at the top.
Introducing Sheila Cox, Katy TX Real Estate Expert
Sheila has over 15 years experience as an award-winning Katy TX real estate agent…also working in the Sugar Land, Richmond, Fulshear areas (Fort Bend County). I don’t just work here…I’ve lived here for over 20 years! Learn More
Beware of Inaccurate Websites
It can be challenging to provide accurate information about real estate in a growing area because things are constantly changing. School ratings, school zones, property tax rates, HOA fees, home values, etc. change from year-to-year or even month-to-month. New neighborhoods get added, as do new amenities in existing neighborhoods. However, I still believe that MY website is just about as accurate and comprehensive as possible.
The image below is an example of inaccurate data on the Internet, about one of our biggest and most popular neighborhoods, Cinco Ranch. This isn’t just a matter of changing information…the information they are reporting has NEVER been correct for Cinco Ranch.
Let me point out all the errors…
First of all, it’s “Katy-Gaston Rd”…not “Gadson.” Second of all, no part of Katy is zoned to Fort Bend ISD. What we call “Katy” is what is zoned to Katy ISD…pretty huge mistake. Third of all, Ursula Stephens Elementary is north of I-10 and nowhere near Cinco Ranch and David Crockett Middle school is in an entirely different school district, not Katy ISD! And fourth of all, Cinco Ranch is so large that it is zoned to 9+ different elementary schools, 6 different junior high schools, and 4 different high schools (see Cinco Ranch info).
This is why you need to get your information from a local area real estate expert like me. I don’t just work here…I live here! And my website was not AI-generated or written by Internet-bots.
And if you REALLY want to see how dangerous it is to rely on some websites, go read “RedFin Users Beware” on my Katy Flood Zones webpage. If you rely on THAT info, then you could end up with a house in a high-risk flood area!
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by Sheila Cox, Five Star Realtor | Updated November 2025 Katy neighborhoods are mostly master planned communities with tree-lined streets, parks, playgrounds, and community pools and tennis courts. Some Katy neighborhoods are divided into subdivisions, and each subdivision will have its own tax rate, school zones, and price range. But when searching for a home, it is best to focus on a neighborhood...not one of the 200+ subdivisions in Katy. Katy is very large, so I like to divide it into four different areas: Southwest Southeast Northwest Northeast And don't miss the up-and-coming area in Fulshear, TX! See an overview of these areas below. Katy Southwest 77494 & 77441 My favorite area in Katy is Southwest...that is south of I-10 and west of Grand Parkway/99. It has the top-rated schools, newer homes, beautiful tree-lined streets, and neighborhoods with wonderful amenities. There is excellent shopping along the I-10 and Grand Parkway ... [Read More]
by Sheila Cox, Five Star Realtor | Updated December 2025 When looking for Katy Homes for Sale, finding the right home in Katy isn’t just about scrolling through listings. It’s about understanding the market, the lifestyle, the neighborhood, and what truly makes a home a good fit for how YOU live today and where you’re headed next. Katy TX consistently attract home buyers because Katy offers a rare combination of strong schools, master-planned communities, modern amenities, and long-term value, all within easy reach of Houston. Whether you’re relocating, moving up, downsizing, or buying your first home, Katy continues to be one of the most desirable places to put down roots. What sets Katy Homes for Sale apart is variety. You’ll find everything from brand-new construction to established neighborhoods with mature trees, from one-story patio homes to larger properties with oversized lots, pools, or golf course views. This diversity gives buyers ... [Read More]
by Sheila Cox, Five Star Realtor | Updated October 2025 So let me give you the "411" on Katy TX schools. In my 15 yrs of experience, something that is very challenging for people to understand about the Houston-metro area is that some schools districts are very large and can have BOTH high-rated AND low-rated schools within the SAME school district. Katy ISD has approximately 74 schools and Fort Bend ISD (for Sugar Land TX) has over 84 schools! Naturally, with that many schools, some schools are going to be excellent and some may be low-performing. Of course, some school districts are better than others, but a home can be zoned to low-rated schools even if it is in a highly rated school district like Katy ISD. This means that you can't focus on just a school district in your home search....you need to focus on the individual schools. Also ... [Read More]
by Sheila Cox, Five Star Realtor | Updated November 2025 Katy TX is a very large area on the west side of Houston TX…where the counties of Fort Bend, Harris, and Waller converge. It is hard to explain to people because, technically, the incorporated “City of Katy” is only a small area of about 24,000 people. However, the “Katy Area” or “Greater Katy Area” usually refers to the entire area covered by the Katy Independent School District and various sources quote the population to be somewhere around 340,000. According to Wikipedia, “Many people confuse Greater Katy Texas with the City of Katy, however there is no city representation or services provided to people outside of the actual city limits of Katy. Some of this area is actually within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Houston the city of Katy cannot annex this area without express permission from the City ... [Read More]
Home Buying Tips by Sheila Cox, Five Star Realtor | Updated October 2025 This page includes a lot of Katy home buying tips, but my best tip is: Get the best real estate agent! I would love to help you buy a great home! I specialize in getting home buyers the RIGHT home in the RIGHT neighborhood at the RIGHT price. My clients love me (read testimonials) because they know I've got their back! I watch out for defective homes, over-priced homes, and homes that may be difficult to re-sell when the time comes. I focus on getting you a home that meets your current needs but also is (hopefully) a good long-term investment. I have received the Five-Star Real Estate Agent award every year since 2010 because of my client satisfaction ratings. Less than 1 percent of all the agents in the Houston-metro area receive this honor! (see details) Less ... [Read More]
by Sheila Cox, Five Star Realtor | Updated October 2025 Top Home Selling Tips and Best Kept Secrets How to sell your Katy area home in 4 easy steps: Contact Sheila Cox for a preliminary price analysis. Your choice: Contact Me -or- Email House Details To Me Meet in-person to discuss your service level options. Walk-through the home and decide on next steps. Sign paperwork and get home listed. That's the beginning of the process. Getting a home ready to go on the market, marketing the home to buyers and their agents, handling contract negotiations and repairs, dealing with problems in the sales transaction (title commitment, surveys, lenders, inspections, HOA compliance, and more), and then finalizing the sales transaction involves many more steps! In my experience, home owners need 4 to 8 weeks to get their home ready to go on the market. Please contact ... [Read More]
About Sheila Cox, Katy Real Estate Agent by Sheila Cox, Five Star Realtor | Updated October 2025 I have over 15 years experience as an award-winning Katy real estate agent...also working in the Sugar Land, Richmond, Fulshear areas (Fort Bend County). I don't just work here...I've lived here for over 20 years! Licensed since 2009, I am a high-quality, high-integrity, premium service real estate agent who provides one-on-one dedicated attention and customer service (see my client reviews). I don’t “just” sell houses; I sell a SERVICE to guide home buyers and sellers through the entire real estate transaction...which usually takes several months. So I consider myself more of a real estate consultant than a salesperson. I'm here to look after your best interests and protect you from buying a terrible "money pit." 1650 Hwy. 6 Suite 350 Sugar Land TX 77478 TREC Disclosure Consumer Protection Notice Afterall, buying or selling a ... [Read More]
There is a lot to know about Katy real estate! Here are all my helpful Katy real estate articles, to help you with buying and selling in Katy TX: ... [Read More]
Some people want a self-guided tour of Katy Texas before looking at houses with a REALTOR, so I created this tour to show you around the area. You will start this tour at LaCenterra which is a great place to find a restaurant. Just click each address in the order listed below and Google maps will take you to the featured places in our top Katy neighborhoods. You can click the neighborhood name to see my complete description of that neighborhood. DOWNLOAD PRINTABLE TOUR Use my self-guided tour is also on Google Maps at: https://goo.gl/maps/ru6AP7o7Y8G2. But keep in mind that Google Maps won't let me save my tour in a specific order, so you should read the Notes section to see the number order... Try to drive around a neighborhood before moving to the next location on my tour of Katy Texas. Remember that Google Maps can get ... [Read More]
Buying & Selling Real Estate Is a Huge Investment Don’t You Deserve a Five Star Real Estate Agent?
Sheila is the author of KatyHomesForSaleTX.com – so you know that she knows the area! Winner of Five Star award every year since 2010.
REALTORS DON’T “JUST” SELL HOUSES
Real estate agents don’t “just” sell houses; we sell a SERVICE to effectively guide home buyers and sellers through the entire real estate transaction, which usually takes several months. We are more like real estate consultants than we are salespeople. That’s probably why 88 percent of all home buyers and sellers choose to hire a real estate agent when buying or selling a home!
Buying or selling a home is not like buying or selling a TV, a computer, or a car. You can’t buy/sell a home on the Internet with a couple of clicks. There are MANY legal aspects, deadlines, and requirements that most people are not trained to handle. What’s more…mistakes along the way can cost you thousands and even hundreds of thousands of dollars. The financial risk is much greater than just about anything else you may buy.
That’s why you need your own dedicated, experienced real estate agent
looking out for YOUR best interests.
Award-winning REALTOR, Sheila Cox specializes in helping Katy, TX home buyers and seller navigate the local real estate market with confidence. With 15+ years of experience and deep knowledge of neighborhoods like Cinco Ranch, Seven Meadows, and Cross Creek Ranch, she provides expert guidance backed by real data and local insight. Winning the Five Star Real Estate Agent award every years since 2010, Sheila has accomplished what only 1 percent of Realtors can boast. She also provides training guides and courses to other Realtors via Agent Success Builder.
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