New Homes Under $300K in Katy, TX

Search “new homes in Katy” and most of what comes back starts in the mid-$300s. That number quietly prices out the very buyers Katy grew up on — first homes, young families, people who want new construction without a stretched budget. Sofi Lakes was planned as the exception: new homes here start from the $240s, on the Waller County side of Katy where land — and property taxes — cost less.

The attainable end of the community comes mostly from Coventry Homes and Lennar, with plans from about 1,250 square feet — real three-bedroom homes, not compromises. And because Sofi Lakes is one community rather than a tiered one, a home at this price shares the same lakes, trails and Royal ISD schools as the 4,000-square-foot Westin down the street.

Budget maths matter as much as the sticker: Waller County’s lower property taxes change the monthly payment more than most buyers expect. Run the numbers in our property tax guide, then come see what the $240s actually looks like in person.