Firethorne - Newer Neighborhood in West Katy

Top 6 Things About Firethorne:

1. Good schools (Lamar Consolidated ISD)
2. Affordable prices
3. Neighborhood amenities
4. New construction homes available
5. Energy-efficient homes available
6. Not located in a high-risk flood zone

Description

Firethorne is located on the far-west side of Katy in Fort Bend County…close to I10 and FM1463. Primarily built since 2008, most of the 1700+ homes (approx.) in this neighborhood are Traditional in style. On average, these homes are two-story homes with 4 bedrooms, 2+ baths, and approximately 3300sf with 2-car garages. This newish neighborhood does not have mature trees but it does have a community clubhouse with fitness center, multiple playgrounds, two swimming pools, tennis courts, walking trails, and sports fields.

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Location

Here's a map of Firethorne Katy.

Commute Times

The best way to estimate your commute time is to use Google Maps at the time you commute. Simply enter your work address and the address of the house you are interested in, and Google Maps will estimate your commute time. This time is based on the actual time you perform the search, so use it during your expected commute times.

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Pros and Cons

Here is a list of the PROs and CONs of Firethorne Katy:

Schools

The following table shows the schools zoned to Firethorne  Katy. If you want the current ratings for these schools, please download the Katy Neighborhoods Guide.

Demographics

You can view the demographics of Woodcreek Junior High School, previously zoned to this neighborhood, below. This will give you some idea of the demographics of this neighborhood until the new Leaman Jr High School has demographic data.

Leaman Jr High

Source: Greatschools.org 

Amenities

Firethorne Katy has the following amenities:

• Club House = 1
• Swimming Pools = 2
• Waterpark = No
• Splash Pads = No
• Tennis Courts = Yes
• Parks/playgrounds = Multiple
• Walking Trails = Yes
• Lakes = No
• Golf Course = No

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Home Owner’s Association

The annual HOA fee, which pays for the amenities, is approximately $800-1100 but may vary depending on the lot. The HOA management company info can be found here and you can look up neighborhood Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CCRs) and detailed information at the Firethorne Katy HOA website or call 281-693-0003.

Annual maintenance fees pay for the neighborhoods amenities (pools, parks, etc.) and general upkeep costs $800-1100  per year  in 2020 (depending on the type of lot you have). 

Utilities

The utilities for Firethorne are shown below:

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Property Taxes

Property taxes in this neighborhood may vary slightly, but are approximately 2.8-2.99 as of March 2020.

What’s Nearby

There are a lot of fun things to do in Katy! This neighborhood is near:

• Meadowbrook Farms, Cinco Ranch, WillowFork, Falcon Point golf courses
• La Centera shopping and dining center
• Wholefoods Grocery Store
• Katy YMCA
• Katy Mills Outlet Mall
•  Typhoon Texas Waterpark
• George Bush Park with bike trails
• Great Southwest Equestrain Park
• Live music and dancing at: Baker St Pub, Mo’s Place, Katy Vibes, and Wildcatters
• Momentum Indoor Climbing
• Exploration Park
• Dewberry Farm
• No Label Brewing
•  Time Square Entertainment
• Soon-to-be-built Katy Boardwalk District

>> See Fun Things to Do in Katy

Home Prices & Market Trends for Neighborhood

Sales prices and other market stats change every month. To see recent data on the 10-year price trends, Days on Market, sales volume and more, DOWNLOAD  the Katy Real Estate Market Report. This information is not available on this website. 

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