Sofi Lakes — your questions answered

Homes will start from around $240,000 and range up to about $700,000, depending on the builder, floor plan, and lot size. Prices are subject to change.

Homes at Sofi Lakes range from about 1,400 to 6,000 square feet, with 3 to 6 bedrooms and prices from the $240,000s to around $700,000 — great for families, couples, and professionals.

You’ll be able to choose from trusted builders like Lennar, Coventry Homes, Westin Homes, Chesmar, and Imagination Homes. Compare all five builders →

Planned amenities include scenic lakes with a lakeside gazebo, an outdoor gym, a pickleball court, about three miles of walking and biking trails along the water, three kids’ parks, family hangout areas, and a grand community entrance — plus a mailbox at every home. A school site is also planned inside the community.

Sofi Lakes is in fast-growing Katy, Texas (77493), along FM 529 near the future Morrison Road and Schlipf Road extensions — just minutes from the Grand Parkway, with an easy drive to the Energy Corridor and downtown Houston. Community entrances are at 1048 Moss Vis Ln, Katy, TX 77493 and 1033 Yara Drive, Katy, TX 77493. More on living in Katy →

Model homes are open now and the first homes are being released for sale. Join our interest list to be among the first to know as new sections and floor plans are released.

Sofi Lakes is served by Royal ISD in fast-growing Waller County, and an 11.8-acre school site is planned right inside the community. See our Schools page for details on each campus. See the Royal ISD campuses →

Yes — the community is designed around water, with scenic lakes and trails tracing the shorelines. Select homes will back directly to the lakes.

Yes. A community association maintains the lakes, parks, trails, and shared amenities so they stay beautiful year-round. HOA dues are $1,350.00 per year. Homeowner information →

No. The community boundary falls in Zone X — FEMA’s minimal flood-hazard area — and the mapped flood zones (AE, A and AO) lie on neighboring land to the north and east, not inside Sofi Lakes. Because Zone X sits outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, a lender is not federally required to make you carry flood insurance here, which is the practical difference buyers are usually asking about. We publish the site-specific FEMA floodplain map so you can see the boundary for yourself rather than take our word for it. Read the full flood-zone breakdown →

Three things, mostly: water, schools, and price. The community is built around a series of lakes with about three miles of trail tracing the shorelines, so the water is the amenity rather than a view a few lots happen to get. It is served by Royal ISD, with an 11.8-acre school site reserved inside the community itself. And because Sofi Lakes sits in Waller County rather than deeper into Katy, homes start from the $240s — noticeably less than comparable master-planned communities closer to the Grand Parkway, for the same drive to the Energy Corridor. See all ten reasons buyers choose Sofi Lakes →

Generally, yes — Waller County’s property-tax rates run lower than neighboring Harris County’s, which is one of the practical reasons buyers cross the county line. On top of the rate difference, Texas homestead exemptions reduce the taxable value of a home you live in. Our property-tax guide walks through how the pieces add up, with worked examples for a Sofi Lakes home. Compare Waller vs Harris County taxes →

Yes. Homes start from around $240,000, so a meaningful share of the community’s floor plans sit under $300K — new construction, in a lake community zoned to Royal ISD. Availability shifts as sections release, so check the current listings or ask when you tour. See new homes under $300K →

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