3. Canyon Lakes West
281-855-0984
www.canyongate.com
Builders: Beazer Homes, CastleRock Communities, First Texas Homes, Frontera Homes, KB Home, Lennar, Saratoga Homes, Westin Homes
Square footage: 1,344-3,656
Home values: low $100,000s-mid-$300,000s
Amenities: recreation center, fitness center, swimming pool, splash pad, playground, jogging trails
Schools: CFISD (Postma Elementary School, Smith Middle School, Cypress Springs High School)
4. Coles Crossing
281-213-9398
www.colescrossing.net
Builders: Coventry Homes, Darling Homes, David Weekley Homes, Newmark Homes, Perry Homes, Plantation Homes, Trendmaker Homes
Square footage: 2,080-5,226
Home values: $225,000-$800,000
Amenities: exercise trail, gazebo with bandstand, lazy river, parks, playgrounds, sport fields, swimming pool
Schools: CFISD (Sampson Elementary School, Goodson Middle School, Spillane Middle School, Cy-Fair High School, Cypress Woods High School)
5. Cypress Creek Lakes
281-579-0761
www.cypresscreeklakes.com
Builders: Ashton Woods, Darling Homes, Lennar, Newmark Homes, Perry Homes, Village Builders
Square footage: 2,113-4,931
Home values: $250,000-$760,000
Amenities: lakes, splash pads, pools, playground, recreation centers
Schools: CFISD (Warner Elementary School, Smith Middle School, Cypress Ranch High School)
6. Cypress Oaks
281-463-4160
www.khov.com
Builder: K. Hovnanian Homes
Square footage: 1,390-2,193
Home values: $189,950+
Amenities: nearby shopping centers
Schools: CFISD (Walker Elementary School, Hopper Middle School, Cypress Springs High School)