| Katy is named for the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad (commonly referred to as the "K-T Railroad", now a part of Union Pacific) that ran through Katy in the 19th century. Katy was once known as Cane Island. The name is derived from Cane Island Creek which runs just west of downtown. Cane Creek is a branch of Buffalo Bayou. The origins of the name Cane Island are believed to be from the fact that Katy was once a major sugar cane producer.
The Katy area includes new upscale developments and master planned communities such as Cinco Ranch, Wood Creek Reserve, Grayson Lakes, Seven Meadows, Firethorne and Grand Lakes, while also encompassing developments from the 1970s and 1980s such as Memorial Parkway, Kelliwood and Nottingham Country.
One of the biggest attractions to Katy is the Katy Independent School District. It’s one of only three school districts in Texas to earn a “Recognized” rating from the Texas Education Agency for four years in a row. There are also several top private schools and public charter schools in the area.
For the Golfer in the family, there are a number of golf courses located throughout the Katy area. Most notable are Golf Club at Cinco Ranch, The Club at Falcon Point (private), Meadowbrook Farms Golf Club, Green Meadows Golf Club (36 holes) and Willow Fork Country Club(private).
Katy's country charm mixed with its master planned communities, acclaimed Katy ISD, shopping centers, and residents has made it a popular Houston area suburb. Katy has become one of the fastest growing suburbs in Houston so demand for housing in the area is high compared to many other areas. In March of 2008 the median home price in Houston was flat at $151,000. There were 6098 home sales in the Houston area a 17.3% decrease versus March 2007. Properties sold during the month reached a total of more than $1.2 billion, a 16.7 percent decrease compared to last year’s more than $1.4 billion in March 2007 sales. There are still deals available in the popular city of Katy but you need a local expert to help you. As residents of Katy, The Family Team has a wealth of experience to guide you to your dream home. Call us today for a no cost, no obligation consultation!
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