Property taxes
2.56%
Total 2025 rate.
Richmond, TX · Fort Bend County (unincorporated)
Candela
Own a home in Candela? See what it would list for
- 1,429single-family homes, built 2020–2026
- 2,622 sq fttypical (median) home size
- 2.56%total property tax rate (2025)
- Lamar CISDschool district
- 0.0%of homes in FEMA's 100-year floodplain
The neighborhood
Living in Candela
Homes: 1,429 single-family homes in ZIP 77406, built 2020–2026.
Key figures
Taxes, schools and flood risk, in brief
Utility district
1 MUD
Water, sewer and drainage come from Fort Bend County MUD 229. Its tax is part of the total rate.
Rate, debt and history →Flood risk
0.0%
of homes are in FEMA's 100-year floodplain, where lenders require flood insurance.
Free checklist
Selling in Candela: the prep checklist
The MUD notice for your section, HOA and disclosure paperwork, flood answers and what inspectors will check, specific to Candela. We'll email it to you.
New construction
Candela is still building
955 of its 1,429 homes were built since 2023. Homes finished by year:
From the appraisal district's year-built records; the current year is partial. Homes recently finished may not be on the roll yet.
Housing
The homes
1,429 single-family homes, built 2020–2026; half were finished by 2024. Most are 1,775–3,750 square feet on lots of about 6,763 square feet.
2 sections and villages
- Candela 1,186
- Candela South 243
Sources: Fort Bend Central Appraisal District public parcel data. Retrieved Oct 8, 2026.
Nearby
Other neighborhoods near Candela
- Creekside RanchRichmond · 0.6 mi
- Typical size
- 2,284 sq ft
- Built
- 2016–2020
- Tax rate from
- 2.26%
- Schools
- Lamar CISD
- Briscoe FallsRichmond · 1.1 mi
- Typical size
- 2,707 sq ft
- Built
- 2014–2019
- Tax rate from
- 2.26%
- Schools
- Lamar CISD
- Westheimer LakesRichmond · 1.3 mi
- Typical size
- 2,417 sq ft
- Built
- 2006–2013
- Tax rate from
- 2.23%
- Schools
- Lamar CISD
- SorrentoRichmond · 2.3 mi
- Typical size
- 1,825 sq ft
- Built
- 2023–2025
- Tax rate from
- 2.97%
- Schools
- Lamar CISD
- Bella TerraRichmond · 2.7 mi
- Typical size
- 2,833 sq ft
- Built
- 2009–2020
- Tax rate from
- 2.82%
- Schools
- Lamar CISD
- Deer Run MeadowsRichmond · 3.0 mi
- Typical size
- 2,045 sq ft
- Built
- 2021–2023
- Tax rate from
- 2.70%
- Schools
- Lamar CISD
Free market report
What did homes in Richmond just sell for?
See what your neighbors' homes actually sold for, straight from MLS data and refreshed every couple of days. Pick an area and we'll show it to you right away.
- What homes near you just sold for: the actual sale prices
- New listings and what they're asking
- Pending sales: what went under contract, and how fast
- Price drops on homes still for sale
- Market trends: median prices, days on market and inventory over time
Thinking of selling? The report is a good start. For a price on your own home, ask for a free market analysis.
Selling
Selling a home in Candela
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 Candela home list for?
A broker-prepared market analysis built from recent Candela sales, adjusted for your home. No obligation.
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Or call a broker: (281) 606-0863, 7 days a week.
FAQ
Candela FAQ
What is the property tax rate in Candela?
The 2025 total rate is 2.56% of taxable value.
What MUD is Candela in?
Candela is served by Fort Bend County MUD 229 (100% of homes). Check a specific address on FBCAD.
What school district is Candela in?
Candela is in Lamar CISD. Check the district's school locator for the campuses zoned to a specific address.
Is Candela 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.
Thinking About Selling in Candela?
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