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835 Sarasota Shore Dr
D- Composite 37.79
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  • ARV discount +15.0/15.0
  • Schools +6.1/10.0
  • Condition / age +4.0/5.0
  • Cash flow +3.8/30.0
  • Livability +3.8/5.0
  • 1% rule +2.8/10.0
  • Rent growth +2.3/5.0
  • DSCR +0.0/10.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$380,000

835 Sarasota Shore Dr · Katy, TX 77493
4 bd · 3.0 ba · 2,569 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 419 Days on market
Built 2023 Good condition $148/sqft · 27% below area Est $518k · 27% under $92/mo HOA · 3% of rent ↓ 16% since listing

🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks MLS

MOTIVATED SELLER – BRING ALL OFFERS! Seller is relocating and ready to sell quickly. This like-new home, built just 2 years ago, has been gently lived in and beautifully maintained. Features include modern finishes, a bright and functional layout, and all appliances included high-end smart refrigerator with a built-in screen that connects to YouTube. All appliances are just 2 years old and in excellent condition, including the washer and dryer. Some furniture is also available at a great price, newly beautiful tile for a more spacious and elegant backyard enjoy outdoor living with the extended patio experience—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Located in a desirable and growing community within the 77493 zip code, this home offers comfort, convenience, and excellent value. Don’t miss this opportunity—schedule your showing today!

Key facts

  • 2 garage spots
  • Community pool
  • Built 2023

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Costco Walmart Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 6.0 mi
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What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 4-bed/3.0-bath single-family listed at $380k. Condition is rated good.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $-1k ($-14k/yr) — negative.
  • To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $288k (24.2% below list).
  • To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $297k (21.8% below list).
  • Recommended offer: $288k (24.2% below list) — sets the bar for cash-flow.

Location & tenants

  • Location reads 76/100 on livability (#111 in TX, #3,613 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: employment A+, cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: crime C-, amenities D, commute F.
  • Katy ISD (suburban): math 61% / reading 63% proficiency, ranked #29 of 826 in TX (top 4%) — acceptable for families but not a draw, mixed tenant base, ~2y average lease.
  • Zoned schools: Katy El (math 63% / reading 61%, grade B, #321 of 4,322 statewide, top 8%, 682 students, 26% FRL); Katy J H (math 52% / reading 51%, grade C, #318 of 1,662 statewide, top 20%, 1,094 students, 53% FRL); Katy H S (math 62% / reading 74%, grade B, #150 of 1,632 statewide, top 10%, 3,330 students, 38% FRL).
  • Market conditions: Rents soft (-0.8%/yr); 3403 active listings in the ZIP; 38 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 28d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 47% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; high-income renter base; 483 units permitted in Waller County in 2024 (89 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • This rent runs 30% of the median local income ($118k/yr) — at the standard rent-burdened threshold; future hikes will face affordability resistance.

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $3k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $11k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Waller County population projected at +62% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 419 days — a 12% lower offer ($334k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 3 sale attempts since 3y ago; this cycle's ask is 11775% above the opening price — seller raised mid-cycle; expect resistance to lowballs.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: property tax is 3.8% of price; flood insurance adds $66/mo.
  • Climate carrying-cost: major flood risk; severe wind risk, 99% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→21/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $288,023 (24.2% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. What do current leases actually rent for vs. the listed asking? Can we see a recent rent roll and the last 12 months of T-12 income?
  2. It's been on market 419 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 24% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  3. Property tax is high relative to price — has the assessment been appealed recently, and will the sale trigger a re-assessment?
  4. What's the actual annual flood-insurance premium (NFIP or private), and is the property in a SFHA with mandatory coverage?
  5. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
  6. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  7. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  8. Schools are B-rated — typically a magnet for longer-tenancy family renters. What's the average tenant stay here, and is there a school-zone premium baked into asking?
  9. The area grade is low — what's the realistic commute time and amenity access for the typical tenant pool here? Any planned neighborhood developments (good or bad) we should know about?
  10. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
  11. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
  12. How much new for-sale + rental construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply typically softens prices + rents 12–24 months out; constrained supply supports both.

Investment metrics

1% rule
0.78%
Cap rate
2.83%
Cash-on-cash
-12.35%
DSCR
0.45
GRM
10.7

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$518,153
List price
$380,000
Delta
-26.66%
Verdict
UNDERPRICED
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
837 Coronado Terrace Ln 0.17mi 4/3.5 2,581 (+0%) 1mo $329,000 $127 89
952 Malibu Shore Ln 0.22mi 4/3.0 2,492 (-3%) 1mo $335,000 $134 84
904 Pismo Creek Ln 0.18mi 4/3.0 2,396 (-7%) 1mo $350,000 $146 80
673 Cape Capri Dr 0.36mi 4/3.0 2,620 (+2%) 0mo $445,000 $170 79
520 Maui Bend Dr 0.49mi 4/3.5 2,643 (+3%) 2mo $465,000 $176 69
3035 Avalos Dr 0.59mi 3/2.5 (-1) 2,539 (-1%) 0mo $352,990 $139 63
2432 Solaris Bend Dr 0.64mi 4/2.5 2,467 (-4%) 2mo $365,000 $148 60
2565 Malibu Glen Dr 0.41mi 4/3.0 2,206 (-14%) 2mo $369,000 $167 56
4605 Green Arobol Ln 0.73mi 4/2.5 2,430 (-5%) 1mo $339,990 $140 54
1028 Open Sky Dr 0.69mi 3/2.0 (-1) 2,448 (-5%) 0mo $400,000 $163 51
2405 Seaglass Terrace Dr 0.60mi 5/3.0 (+1) 2,809 (+9%) 1mo $489,673 $174 50
3021 Manet Place Dr 0.47mi 5/2.5 (+1) 2,252 (-12%) 1mo $349,990 $155 49

Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 0.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
-45.7%
Equity multiple
-0.35×
Total profit
$-143,683
Equity at exit
$56,659
10-year hold
IRR
Equity multiple
-1.37×
Total profit
$-251,657
Equity at exit
$32,855

Cash invested: $106,400 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

Overall (STATE)
87 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
State Texas
87 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+5
County
— inherits STATE
City
— inherits STATE
3-day notice; statewide preemption; one of the fastest eviction climates; Travis County (Austin) slightly slower.
Buyer's market Market conditions within 1.0 mi — comparable homes for sale

Active competition Active MLS

For sale now
136 active · 54 under contract
Months of supply
7.2 mo (14%/mo absorbed)
Median asking
$397,995 ($163/sqft)
Median days on market
41 d
This list price
42% of active listings are priced below it
ARV vs active asking
+23.8% above current asking $/sqft

Closed sales set the value; these active listings set current market conditions and a practical price ceiling.

ZIP-level market 77493

Rents YoY
-0.8%
Active inventory
3403
Price-to-rent
10.7×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$2,972 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$1,993
Tax from tax record
$1,200 /mo · $14,401/yr
Insurance
$158
Flood insurance flood zone
−$66 /mo · $798/yr
HOA
$92
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$624
Net cashflow
$-1,162

Break-even live

Break-even rent $4,443
Max offer price $288,023
Occupancy floor

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $-947 -5% $-1,054 +0% $-1,162 +5% $-1,269 +10% $-1,377
Rent -10% $-1,396 -5% $-1,279 +0% $-1,162 +5% $-1,044 +10% $-927
Rate -1.0pp $-970 -0.5pp $-1,065 base $-1,162 +0.5pp $-1,260 +1.0pp $-1,360

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

Down payment
$95,000
Closing costs
$11,400
Reserves months
Total cash needed

Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live

Conventional

25% down · 7.5% · 30yr

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.

DSCR

20% down · 8.5% · 30yr

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.

Hard money

10% down · 12.0% · 12mo

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Rent comps 38 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
584 Santa Rosa Hills Dr Katy, TX 4.0 3.0 2708 $3,200 $1.18 2d 1 0.46mi
3004 Fall Gold Ln Katy, TX 5.0 3.0 2156 $3,850 $1.79 93d 1 0.46mi
3004 Fall Gold Ln Katy, TX 5.0 3.0 2156 $2,499 $1.16 41d 1 0.46mi
550 Long Beach Bay Dr Katy, TX 5.0 3.5 2788 $3,200 $1.15 2d 1 0.51mi
2654 Aruba Bend Dr Katy, TX 3.0–5.0 2.0–3.0 1958 $2,818 $1.44 0d 79 0.52mi
1496 Twilight Green Dr Katy, TX 4.0 2.5 2135 $2,500 $1.17 28d 1 0.63mi
1495 Twilight Green Dr Katy, TX 3.0 2.5 2000 $2,400 $1.20 93d 1 0.64mi
4985 Blue Beetle Ridge Dr Katy, TX 5.0 3.0 2816 $3,150 $1.12 13d 1 0.71mi
2901 Apple Rose Ln Katy, TX 4.0 4.0 2884 $3,200 $1.11 42d 1 0.72mi
2901 Apple Rose Ln Katy, TX 4.0 4.0 2884 $3,200 $1.11 39d 1 0.72mi
2901 Apple Rose Ln Katy, TX 4.0 4.0 2884 $3,200 $1.11 23d 1 0.72mi
2845 Shimmer Edge Dr Katy, TX 3.0 3.0 2362 $2,249 $0.95 43d 1 0.73mi
409 Aurora Creek Ln Katy, TX 4.0 3.0 1964 $2,100 $1.07 21d 1 0.75mi
4633 Peony Green Dr Katy, TX 5.0 3.0 2680 $3,995 $1.49 73d 1 0.76mi
3136 Wild Dunes Dr Katy, TX 4.0 2.0 1776 $2,355 $1.33 62d 1 0.78mi
3124 Wild Dunes Dr Katy, TX 4.0 2.0 1776 $2,170 $1.22 21d 1 0.80mi
3112 Wild Dunes Dr Katy, TX 4.0 2.0 1776 $2,170 $1.22 21d 1 0.83mi
4696 Peony Green Dr Katy, TX 4.0 2.0 2156 $2,595 $1.20 19d 1 0.86mi
3041 Colusa Ridge Dr Katy, TX 4.0 2.5 2263 $2,500 $1.10 62d 1 0.87mi
3020 Wild Dunes Dr Katy, TX 4.0 2.0 1776 $2,195 $1.24 21d 1 0.95mi
3083 Sunset Glory Dr Katy, TX 4.0 3.0 2279 $2,300 $1.01 42d 1 1.01mi
4946 Skybluff Dr Katy, TX 4.0 3.0 2410 $2,650 $1.10 28d 1 1.01mi
28625 Clay Rd Katy, TX 4.0 2.0 1872 $2,000 $1.07 93d 1 1.05mi
4806 Sand Clouds Dr Katy, TX 4.0 2.5 2752 $3,095 $1.12 2d 1 1.11mi
27035 Beacon Glen Dr Katy, TX 3.0 2.0 1824 $2,500 $1.37 2d 1 1.15mi
27035 Beacon Glen Dr Katy, TX 2.0–4.0 2.0–3.0 1890 $3,949 $2.09 13d 24 1.15mi
27064 Beach Ball Dr Katy, TX 3.0–4.0 2.5–3.5 1705 $2,957 $1.73 0d 25 1.19mi
5631 Pearl Vista Dr Katy, TX 4.0 3.0 2039 $3,000 $1.47 39d 1 1.21mi
5631 Pearl Vista Dr Katy, TX 3.0 2.5 2116 $3,050 $1.44 4d 1 1.21mi
5631 Pearl Vista Dr Katy, TX 4.0 3.0 2039 $3,000 $1.47 23d 1 1.21mi
5631 Pearl Vista Dr Katy, TX 4.0 3.0 2039 $3,000 $1.47 70d 1 1.21mi
27327 Blue Pool Dr Unit 27327 Katy, TX 4.0 3.0 2100 $2,600 $1.24 0d 1 1.28mi
5819 Bright Keel Dr Katy, TX 4.0 3.0 2598 $2,400 $0.92 93d 1 1.30mi
3076 Dylan Skyland Dr Katy, TX 4.0 2.5 2240 $3,395 $1.52 47d 1 1.31mi
3020 Nori Shores Dr Katy, TX 5.0 2.5 2408 $3,995 $1.66 73d 1 1.37mi
3104 Nori Shores Dr Katy, TX 5.0 2.5 1947 $3,695 $1.90 53d 1 1.43mi
27507 Hudson Sands Ln Katy, TX 4.0 3.0 2294 $3,000 $1.31 66d 1 1.49mi
27507 Hudson Sands Ln Katy, TX 4.0 3.0 2294 $3,000 $1.31 0d 1 1.49mi

Listing history 11 events

  1. 2026-06-01
    days on market $380,000 Active 419 DOM
  2. 2026-05-31
    days on market $380,000 Active 418 DOM
  3. 2026-02-10
    price $380,000 872-char remark
    Show marketing remark (872 chars)

    MOTIVATED SELLER – BRING ALL OFFERS! Seller is relocating and ready to sell quickly. This like-new home, built just 2 years ago, has been gently lived in and beautifully maintained. Features include modern finishes, a bright and functional layout, and all appliances included high-end smart refrigerator with a built-in screen that connects to YouTube. All appliances are just 2 years old and in excellent condition, including the washer and dryer. Some furniture is also available at a great price, newly beautiful tile for a more spacious and elegant backyard enjoy outdoor living with the extended patio experience—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Located in a desirable and growing community within the 77493 zip code, this home offers comfort, convenience, and excellent value. Don’t miss this opportunity—schedule your showing today!

  4. 2026-01-10
    listed $3,200
  5. 2025-12-23
    price $390,000 872-char remark
    Show marketing remark (872 chars)

    MOTIVATED SELLER – BRING ALL OFFERS! Seller is relocating and ready to sell quickly. This like-new home, built just 2 years ago, has been gently lived in and beautifully maintained. Features include modern finishes, a bright and functional layout, and all appliances included high-end smart refrigerator with a built-in screen that connects to YouTube. All appliances are just 2 years old and in excellent condition, including the washer and dryer. Some furniture is also available at a great price, newly beautiful tile for a more spacious and elegant backyard enjoy outdoor living with the extended patio experience—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Located in a desirable and growing community within the 77493 zip code, this home offers comfort, convenience, and excellent value. Don’t miss this opportunity—schedule your showing today!

  6. 2025-05-12
    price $400,000 872-char remark
    Show marketing remark (872 chars)

    MOTIVATED SELLER – BRING ALL OFFERS! Seller is relocating and ready to sell quickly. This like-new home, built just 2 years ago, has been gently lived in and beautifully maintained. Features include modern finishes, a bright and functional layout, and all appliances included high-end smart refrigerator with a built-in screen that connects to YouTube. All appliances are just 2 years old and in excellent condition, including the washer and dryer. Some furniture is also available at a great price, newly beautiful tile for a more spacious and elegant backyard enjoy outdoor living with the extended patio experience—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Located in a desirable and growing community within the 77493 zip code, this home offers comfort, convenience, and excellent value. Don’t miss this opportunity—schedule your showing today!

  7. 2025-05-02
    price $439,000 872-char remark
    Show marketing remark (872 chars)

    MOTIVATED SELLER – BRING ALL OFFERS! Seller is relocating and ready to sell quickly. This like-new home, built just 2 years ago, has been gently lived in and beautifully maintained. Features include modern finishes, a bright and functional layout, and all appliances included high-end smart refrigerator with a built-in screen that connects to YouTube. All appliances are just 2 years old and in excellent condition, including the washer and dryer. Some furniture is also available at a great price, newly beautiful tile for a more spacious and elegant backyard enjoy outdoor living with the extended patio experience—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Located in a desirable and growing community within the 77493 zip code, this home offers comfort, convenience, and excellent value. Don’t miss this opportunity—schedule your showing today!

  8. 2025-04-08
    listed $449,000 Active 872-char remark
    Show marketing remark (872 chars)

    MOTIVATED SELLER – BRING ALL OFFERS! Seller is relocating and ready to sell quickly. This like-new home, built just 2 years ago, has been gently lived in and beautifully maintained. Features include modern finishes, a bright and functional layout, and all appliances included high-end smart refrigerator with a built-in screen that connects to YouTube. All appliances are just 2 years old and in excellent condition, including the washer and dryer. Some furniture is also available at a great price, newly beautiful tile for a more spacious and elegant backyard enjoy outdoor living with the extended patio experience—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Located in a desirable and growing community within the 77493 zip code, this home offers comfort, convenience, and excellent value. Don’t miss this opportunity—schedule your showing today!

  9. 2024-02-26
    soldstatus Sold 471-char remark
    Show marketing remark (471 chars)

    Empire Communities - New Construction - 4 Bedroom one story with three full baths. This spacious Most popular floor plan features a gourmet Kitchen with a 10 X 8 Working Kitchen Island with a grand view of the family room overlooking the back yard. Spacious Primary bedroom with 3 large windows overlooking the backyard space. Luxurious Primary bath features soaker tub with 2 sinks and large walk-in closet. Check out this hidden Gem today. Approximate March completion.

  10. 2024-01-18
    status Pending 471-char remark
    Show marketing remark (471 chars)

    Empire Communities - New Construction - 4 Bedroom one story with three full baths. This spacious Most popular floor plan features a gourmet Kitchen with a 10 X 8 Working Kitchen Island with a grand view of the family room overlooking the back yard. Spacious Primary bedroom with 3 large windows overlooking the backyard space. Luxurious Primary bath features soaker tub with 2 sinks and large walk-in closet. Check out this hidden Gem today. Approximate March completion.

  11. 2023-12-18
    listed $451,120 Active 471-char remark
    Show marketing remark (471 chars)

    Empire Communities - New Construction - 4 Bedroom one story with three full baths. This spacious Most popular floor plan features a gourmet Kitchen with a 10 X 8 Working Kitchen Island with a grand view of the family room overlooking the back yard. Spacious Primary bedroom with 3 large windows overlooking the backyard space. Luxurious Primary bath features soaker tub with 2 sinks and large walk-in closet. Check out this hidden Gem today. Approximate March completion.

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Tax reassessment forecast TX · Resets to sale price

Current annual tax
$14,401 · $1,200/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$14,401 · $1,200/mo
Expected delta
$0/yr ($0/mo · 0.0%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

  • 🌊 Flood 7/10 Severe FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 99% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 4/10 Moderate
  • 🌡 Heat 8/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥111°F today · 21 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 9/10 Extreme 99% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 1 unhealthy d/yr today · 1 by 30 yrs out

Nearby sold comps map

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$35,666
− Mortgage interest
−$21,286
− Property taxes
−$14,401
− Insurance
−$2,698
− Repairs & maintenance
−$2,853
− Management
−$2,853
− HOA
−$1,104
− Depreciation
−$11,055
Taxable loss
−$20,583
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
+$4,940
After-tax cash flow
$-8,999/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Condition & rehab AI · 12 photos

Good 80/100 Cosmetic rehab Est. rehab $12,845–$38,535 screening

This like-new home, built just 2 years ago, is in excellent condition with modern finishes and appliances. It's move-in ready with minor maintenance items to address. Potential buyers and renters will appreciate the curb appeal and smart home features.

Value-add opportunities

  • Resale Paint exterior trim — Enhances curb appeal and value
  • Resale Inspect and clean gutters — Prevent water damage and improve home's appearance
  • Rental Replace outdoor lighting — Attracts tenants with well-lit exterior
  • Both Install smart home devices — Enhances home's modern appeal and convenience

ⓘ Rehab cost is a screening estimate — Cosmetic scope × the home's square footage at US $/sqft rules of thumb (the same model as the Flip Finder). Get contractor quotes + a written scope before underwriting.

C Composite school gradezoned avg 60/100

Zoned Schools

Elementary Katy El B TX #321/4,322 Nat'l #6,217/41,679 Middle Katy J H C TX #318/1,662 Nat'l #3,192/14,009 High Katy H S B TX #150/1,632 Nat'l #2,439/17,239

Schools (NCES district)

District
Katy ISD
NCES district ID
4825170
Math proficiency
61% ▼ -7.00%
Reading proficiency
63% ▼ -3.00%
Median HH income
$90,312
Composite
56.59/100
National rank
#1146
State rank
#29 of 826 in TX
B Composite livability gradescore 76/100

Livability — Katy

Score
76/100
State rank
#111
US rank
#3613

Category grades

Amenities D Commute F Cost of living A+ Crime C- Employment A+ Housing A+ Health & safety C User ratings A-

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

County
Harris County · 60,772 people
City population
413,575
Metro
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
Population (ZIP)
71,484
Household income
$118,464
Rent vs Own
20.4% rent · 79.6% own
Severe rent burden
21% of renters

Population outlook (Waller County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
60,772 people
By 2030
67,616 · +11.3%
By 2040
82,283 · +35.4%
By 2050
98,276 · +61.7%
By 2075
142,860 · +135.1%
By 2100
175,596 · +188.9%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Highly diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.73)
Race & ethnicity
White 36% Hispanic / Latino 33% Two or more races 16% Black 15% Asian 12%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 20%
Common ancestry
Lithuanian 2% Slovak 1% Italian 1%
Foreign-born
21% · Canada, Vietnam, Jamaica
Languages at home
64% English-only · Spanish 22% Vietnamese 5% French/Haitian/Cajun 4%

Political lean MEDSL · Waller

2024 margin
Strong R (+25.0) · D 37.0% · R 62.0% · Other 1.0%
2008→2024 swing
-17.9pp toward R · 2008: -7.2pp · 2024: -25.0pp
All cycles
2024: R+25.0 2020: R+26.7 2016: R+28.6 2012: R+17.6 2008: R+7.2

Not yet ingested

Civics

Price history

-15.8% since first listed
9 events — show timeline
  • 2026-02-10 Price Changed $380,000 HARMLS
  • 2026-01-10 Listed for Rent $3,200 HARMLS
  • 2025-12-23 Price Changed $390,000 HARMLS
  • 2025-05-12 Price Changed $400,000 HARMLS
  • 2025-05-02 Price Changed $439,000 HARMLS
  • 2025-04-08 Listed $449,000 HARMLS
  • 2024-02-26 Sold (MLS) HARMLS
  • 2024-01-18 Pending HARMLS
  • 2023-12-18 Listed $451,120 HARMLS

Property tax history

+113.2%/yr

Latest (2025): $14,401 · +22.6% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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