KATY NEW HOME COMMUNITIES

Katy: Historic Charm and Hidden Gems

Just a half hour west of Houston on I-10, Katy is a bustling city with historic charm. Previously known as Cane Island in the late 1800s, this railroad town was renamed Katy soon after. The name Katy supposedly came from the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad (M-K-T) that ran through the site. Today, Katy remains rooted in tradition and history. Homebuyers will love the small town feel as well as access to beautiful parks, museums, great shopping, and more.

Homebuyers who love cities with vintage charm can enjoy all of Katy’s history. The Katy Heritage Museum offers residents a glimpse of antique farming equipment and restored train-related exhibits. A walk around town will reveal historical markers of over a dozen historical homes and buildings downtown.

Katy is Family-Friendly and Full of Attractions

Homebuyers with children will be happy with Katy Independent School District’s record of 90 out of 100. With nearly 80,000 students in the district, Katy still excels in student achievement, student performance, and student growth compared to other schools. For families who love the outdoors, Katy is brimming with nature spots and parks to please its residents. Mary Jo Peckham Park has over 1,000 stellar reviews, with people praising its fishing pond, walking trails, playground equipment, and fitness area with indoor swimming pool.

Smaller parks in the area include a Splash Pad in Directors Park, great for a hot afternoon with the kids. Homebuyers can also check out Typhoon Texas Houston, a water amusement park with over 30 slides, attractions, and delicious food options. Central Green Park at Cinco Ranch is only a half-acre, but the multipurpose park hosts community activities like Tai Chi, concerts, art festivals and more year-round.

Katy also has excellent shopping and dining options available. No Label Brewing off Hwy Blvd is a popular kid-friendly microbrewery in a repurposed rice silo. Just down the road is Texas Tradition, a casual steak and burger joint that families will love. Just southeast off I-10 is Katy Mills, a vast indoor outlet mall complete with a movie theater and restaurants.

Katy is a rapidly growing city in the Houston metropolitan area, with an estimated population of over 16,000 residents in 2015. Because Katy has so much to offer, the city is growing and expanding with numerous new homes being built in the area. Take your clients on a tour of a new community in Katy now!