With more people moving to the area every day, residential development is increasing. This guide to new communities is designed to help buyers find new homes in the Katy area that are under construction.

  1. August Lakes
    Home values: $1,000,000+
    Average square footage: varies
    33 lots
    Builders: Cribbs Custom Builders, Luxury Custom Homes, SSH Homes
    Broke ground: 2016
    Homes available: 7
    School district: Katy ISD
    www.augustlakes.com

  2. Cane Island
    Home values: $260,000-$1.5 million
    Average square footage: varies (custom homes)
    2,100 lots
    Builders: CalAtlantic, Coventry Homes, Perry Homes, David Weekley Homes, Highland Homes, Just Paul, Mike Harrison Custom Homes, Shea Homes, Toll Brothers, Trendmaker Homes, Westport Homes, William David Homes
    Broke ground: 2014
    Homes available: 1,800
    School district: KISD
    www.caneisland.com

  3. Cross Creek Ranch
    Home values: $220,000-$700,000
    Average square footage: 3,400
    5,000 lots
    Builders: Avanti Custom Homes, Chesmar Homes, Darling Homes, Highland Homes, Lennar, Newmark Homes, Partners in Building, Perry Homes, Sitterle Homes, Taylor Morrison, Trendmaker Homes, Village Builders
    Broke ground: 2007
    Homes available: 3,000
    School districts: KISD, Lamar CISD
    www.crosscreektexas.com

  4. Elyson
    Average home value: mid-$200,000-$800,000
    Average square footage: 1,463-4,000+
    More than 6,000 lots
    Builders: CalAtlantic Homes, Chesmar Homes, Darling Homes, David Weekley Homes, Highland Homes, Meritage Homes, Perry Homes, Pulte Homes, Trendmaker Homes, Westin Homes
    Broke ground: 2016
    Homes available: 5,000+
    School district: KISD
    www.elyson.com

  5. Enclave at Katy
    Home values: $315,990+
    Average square footage: 3,472
    52 lots
    Builder: M/I Homes
    Broke ground:  2016
    Homes available: 14
    School district: KISD
    www.mihomes.com

  6. Falls at Green Meadows
    Home values: $330,000-470,000
    Average square footage: 3,578
    460 lots
    Builders: Gehan Homes, Lennar
    Broke ground: 2013
    Homes available: 200+
    School district: KISD
    www.fallsatgreenmeadows.com

  7. Firethorne
    Home values: $190,000-$800,000
    Average square footage: 1,650
    3,400 lots
    Builders: Ashen Woods, Highland Homes, Ravenna Homes, Saratoga Homes
    Broke ground: 2006
    Homes available: 400
    School districts: KISD, LCISD
    www.firethorne.info

  8. Jordan Ranch
    Home values: $230,000-$500,000+
    Average square footage: 2,857
    2,800 lots
    Builders: David Weekley Homes, Highland Homes, Newmark Homes, J. Patrick Homes, Perry Homes, Plantation Homes, Westin Homes
    Broke ground: 2016
    Homes available: 2,400+
    School district: KISD
    www.jordanranchtexas.com

  9. Silver Ranch
    Home values: $266,490-$500,000+
    Average square footage: 3,173
    Builders: David Weekley Homes, K. Hovnanian Homes, Meritage Homes
    Broke ground: 2007
    School district: KISD
    www.silverranch.net