Property taxes
3.35%
Total 2025 rate. A typical home pays about $11,142 a year with a homestead exemption.
Katy, TX · Harris County (unincorporated)
Katy Lakes
Own a home in Katy Lakes? See what it would list for
- 574single-family homes, built 2018–2025
- 2,749 sq fttypical (median) home size
- 3.35%total property tax rate (2025)
- Katy ISD1 of 3 zoned campuses rated A by TEA (2026)
- 0.0%of homes in FEMA's 100-year floodplain
The neighborhood
Living in Katy Lakes
Homes: 574 single-family homes in ZIP 77493, built 2018–2025.
Key figures
Taxes, schools and flood risk, in brief
Utility district
1 MUD
Water, sewer and drainage come from Harris County MUD 538. Its tax is part of the total rate.
Rate, debt and history →Schools · Katy ISD
- McElwain ElementaryC
- Nelson Junior HighB
- Freeman HighA
TEA 2026 ratings. Zones can change; verify an address with the district.
Flood risk
0.0%
of homes are in FEMA's 100-year floodplain, where lenders require flood insurance.
Free checklist
Selling in Katy Lakes: the prep checklist
The MUD notice for your section, HOA and disclosure paperwork, flood answers and what inspectors will check, specific to Katy Lakes. We'll email it to you.
Housing
The homes
574 single-family homes, built 2018–2025; half were finished by 2021. Most are 2,052–3,661 square feet on lots of about 7,943 square feet.
Sources: Harris Central Appraisal District, real property roll (2026 roll). Retrieved Oct 9, 2026.
Nearby
Other neighborhoods near Katy Lakes
- ElysonKaty · 0.7 mi
- Typical size
- 2,732 sq ft
- Built
- 2018–2024
- Tax rate from
- 2.88%
- Schools
- Katy ISD
- King CrossingKaty · 1.2 mi
- Typical size
- 2,403 sq ft
- Built
- 2015–2018
- Tax rate from
- 2.85%
- Schools
- Katy ISD
- AuroraKaty · 1.3 mi
- Typical size
- 2,118 sq ft
- Built
- 2022–2024
- Tax rate from
- 3.34%
- Schools
- Katy ISD
- Katy CrossingKaty · 1.4 mi
- Typical size
- 1,814 sq ft
- Built
- 2019–2021
- Tax rate from
- 2.85%
- Schools
- Katy ISD
- Porter RanchKaty · 1.6 mi
- Typical size
- 1,886 sq ft
- Built
- 2019–2021
- Tax rate from
- 2.79%
- Schools
- Katy ISD
- Katy LegacyKaty · 1.6 mi
- Typical size
- 1,609 sq ft
- Built
- 2022–2023
- Tax rate from
- 3.34%
- Schools
- Katy ISD
Free market report
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- What homes near you just sold for: the actual sale prices
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- Price drops on homes still for sale
- Market trends: median prices, days on market and inventory over time
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Selling
Selling a home in Katy Lakes
What to have ready
- The MUD notice for your district: how it works
- Seller's disclosure, including floodplain status and any flood claims
What would your Katy Lakes home list for?
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FAQ
Katy Lakes FAQ
What is the property tax rate in Katy Lakes?
The 2025 total rate is 3.35% of taxable value.
What MUD is Katy Lakes in?
Katy Lakes is served by Harris County MUD 538 (100% of homes). Check a specific address on HCAD.
What schools serve Katy Lakes?
Katy Lakes is in Katy ISD. Zoned campuses: McElwain, Nelson, Freeman. Zones can change; verify an address with the district.
Is Katy Lakes in a flood zone?
On FEMA's effective maps, 0.0% of homes are in the 100-year floodplain. Check an individual address on FEMA's map.
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