Firethorne: A Built-Out Katy Master Plan on FM 1463
Firethorne is a roughly 1,400-acre master-planned community in Katy — northern Fort Bend County, mostly ZIP 77494 — that Jefferson Development Company began building in 2005 around a 12-acre lake, miles of trails, and two clubhouse-and-pool complexes. It’s home to more than 3,300 homes across 20-plus numbered sections and, as of mid-2026, is fully built out, so the whole community now trades as resale. The one thing every buyer should know up front: it’s a split-district community — the original eastern sections are zoned to Katy ISD and the newer Firethorne West sections to Lamar CISD, so your school district depends on the exact address.
Firethorne at a glance
| Location | Katy / northern Fort Bend County — south of I-10, centered on FM 1463, west of the Grand Parkway (TX-99); ~15–20 miles from the Energy Corridor |
| Community type | Master-planned, ~1,400 acres, 3,300+ homes across 20-plus numbered sections (original Firethorne + Firethorne West); developer Jefferson Development Company (since 2005) |
| Median price | ~$571,000 average sale price, ~$173/sq ft (HAR, mid-2026); a local brokerage cited a ~$575,000 median, down ~14% year-over-year (May 2026) |
| Price range | Roughly $370,000 to $800,000+, with most sales in the high-$500Ks |
| Property tax | ~2.32% combined in Katy ISD sections, ~2.35% in the Lamar CISD section (2025) — includes Fort Bend County MUD 151 at 0.7200%/$100; verify per parcel |
| HOA dues | ~$850/year standard; ~$1,250/year in the gated section |
| Seller resale fee | ~$375 resale certificate fee + ~$275 transfer fee at closing (seller), collected by Inframark; verify per transaction |
| Schools | Split — Katy ISD (eastern/original sections) and Lamar CISD (Firethorne West); both districts rated TEA “B” for 2025; verify by address |
| New construction | No — fully built out as of mid-2026; every purchase is resale |
| Flood | West of the Grand Parkway, not behind the Addicks/Barker reservoirs; engineered drainage and detention lakes, but some areas are in floodplain — confirm the FEMA designation per lot |
| Best for | Buyers who want an established Katy master plan with heavy amenities and a relatively moderate tax rate, weighing a far-west commute, the split school districts, and the resale-only (aging-systems) home stock |
Figures are point-in-time and vary by section and address — verify before relying. Not legal or tax advice.
Where Firethorne is located
Firethorne’s location on the FM 1463 corridor, south of I-10 and west of the Grand Parkway. © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Firethorne sits in far-west Greater Houston, in the Katy/Fulshear area of northern Fort Bend County — south of Interstate 10 (the Katy Freeway) and centered on FM 1463, which runs north–south straight through the community. It’s west of the Grand Parkway (TX-99), with I-10 about a mile to the north, Tamarron to the south, and Spring Green Boulevard to the east. One point of geography that trips people up: the city of Katy spans three counties, but Firethorne itself is entirely in Fort Bend County.
Getting around & commute
Firethorne’s far-west position puts the western and Energy Corridor job centers within reach and the central ones a longer haul. The main corridors are I-10 (the Katy Freeway) about a mile north, FM 1463 running through the community toward Fulshear, the Grand Parkway (TX-99) to the east, and the Westpark Tollway to the south. As a rough guide in typical traffic: the Energy Corridor is about 15–30 minutes; the Galleria/Uptown roughly 30–40 minutes; Downtown about 35–50 minutes; and the Texas Medical Center commonly 40–50 minutes via the Westpark Tollway and I-69. Houston METRO runs Park & Ride service from the Grand Parkway/I-10 and Kingsland facilities east of the community, with peak-hour express buses to Downtown; there’s no rail out here, so cars are essential for most trips. Bush Intercontinental (IAH) is roughly 35–45 miles northeast, and Hobby (HOU) about 40–45 miles southeast. Drive your actual route at your actual commute time before you commit.
The feel of the area
Firethorne was planned around recreation, and the amenities are split between two anchors — a North Clubhouse at 28100 N. Firethorne Rd. and a South Clubhouse at 28800 S. Firethorne Rd. — so activity is distributed across the community rather than gathered at a single town square. About 150 of the 1,400 acres are set aside for parks, lakes, and recreation. At the center is a 12-acre lake ringed by greenbelt and trail, suitable for kayaking, canoeing, and non-motorized boating and fishing, with additional smaller community lakes scattered through the sections.
The water side of things is real: a resort-style family pool with waterslide and waterfall features, a separate competition swim center (a 25-yard lane pool with a diving well), and a splash pad. On land there are four lighted regulation tennis courts, pickleball and sand-volleyball courts, and fields for soccer, football, and lacrosse, plus a baseball field, roughly six playgrounds, pocket parks, a wildlife-and-nature reserve, and a clubhouse fitness center. An extensive hike-and-bike trail network stitches it together. The Shops at Firethorne on FM 1463 — anchored by a Memorial Hermann facility, a pharmacy, and dining — are close enough to reach by golf cart.
One of Firethorne’s community lakes, with a fountain and walking path.
Homes & the market here
Firethorne is detached single-family throughout, in a traditional style with Texas Hill Country and Craftsman influences — a mix of one- and two-story homes (local data puts it around 48% single-story). Build years run roughly 2005 to the early 2020s: the original sections east of and along FM 1463 date mostly to 2005–2017, while Firethorne West went up from around 2014 into the early 2020s. Square footage spans from about 1,500 to over 8,000 sq ft (most homes fall in the ~1,700–5,500 range), on lots from about 6,000 sq ft up to nearly a half-acre. The community includes a small gated section, waterfront homes on the lakes, and standard, corner, and cul-de-sac lots. Because Firethorne is fully built out, every home is resale — there is no new construction anywhere in the community. Builders active during build-out included Perry Homes (heavily represented), Coventry, Ashton Woods, Ravenna, Plantation, Highland, M/I Homes, David Weekley, and Partners in Building on the custom side; all of those programs have since closed.
On price: per HAR (mid-2026), Firethorne’s average sale price is about $571,000 at roughly $173 per square foot, on an average home around 3,299 sq ft (4 bed / 3 bath). HAR’s 2025 parcel data put the median appraised value near $584,500 and the median year built at 2010. A local brokerage market summary (KatyHomesForSaleTX, May 2026) reported a median sales price of about $575,000 — down roughly 14% year-over-year — with around 59 homes sold, about 3.9 months of inventory, and a median of 67 days on market. In short, this is a softening-price, moderate-inventory market as of mid-2026, which cuts both ways for buyers and sellers. Treat any single number as a point-in-time snapshot — ask me for this week’s figures in the specific section and price range you’re considering.
The sections at a glance
Firethorne isn’t one uniform neighborhood — it’s 20-plus numbered sections, and for a buyer they resolve into three practical parts that differ most on one thing: which school district you’re in. The dividing line tracks the FM 1463 corridor and the western boundary of the original development.
| Part of Firethorne | Build-out | School district | New construction? | Notes |
| East of Firethorne (east of FM 1463) | Built out (2005–2017) | Katy ISD | No — resale | Original/older sections; some larger and lake lots |
| Katy ISD side, west of FM 1463 | Built out (2005–2017) | Katy ISD | No — resale | Original sections; resale |
| Firethorne West (far western/back area) | Built out (~2014–early 2020s) | Lamar CISD | No — resale | The newest sections; last to finish building |
The critical buyer distinction: a home can be re-zoned between campuses over time, but it cannot be moved between districts — so Katy ISD vs. Lamar CISD is fixed by where the home sits, and it’s worth confirming by exact address before you fall for a house.
Featured Firethorne Homes For Sale
A live look at homes for sale in and around Firethorne (ZIP 77494), pulled from the HAR MLS and refreshed through the day:
$699,900
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29114 Weldons Forest Court Katy, Texas
5 Beds 5 Baths 3,828 SqFt 0.43 Acres
$1,300,000
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2202 Park Ravine Drive Katy, Texas
5 Beds 7 Baths 4,973 SqFt 0.345 Acres
$459,900
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28507 Spiceberry Drive Katy, Texas
4 Beds 3 Baths 2,675 SqFt 0.171 Acres
$375,000
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29022 Crested Butte Drive Katy, Texas
4 Beds 2 Baths 2,224 SqFt 0.138 Acres
$599,000
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2802 Kestrel Trace Lane Katy, Texas
4 Beds 5 Baths 3,720 SqFt 0.211 Acres
$475,000
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28006 S Rusty Hawthorne Drive Katy, Texas
4 Beds 3 Baths 3,160 SqFt 0.173 Acres
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Schools
Firethorne is served by two districts, and which one depends on the address. The original and eastern sections (including the east side of FM 1463) are zoned to Katy ISD, while the western Firethorne West sections are zoned to Lamar Consolidated ISD (LCISD). For 2025, the Texas Education Agency rated Katy ISD a “B” (score 88) — the highest score among the state’s ten largest districts, its third straight “B” — and Lamar CISD a “B” (score 83).
On the Katy ISD side, the typical zoning runs to Ray and Jamie Wolman Elementary (28727 N. Firethorne Rd., inside the community), Woodcreek Junior High, and Katy High School. On the Lamar CISD side, Firethorne West typically feeds Kathleen Joerger Lindsey Elementary (2431 Joan Collier Trce., inside the community), Roberts Middle School and Dean Leaman Junior High, and Fulshear High School. School zoning is set by the exact property address and both districts re-zone campuses periodically, so always confirm a home’s specific schools before you rely on them — check the locators at Katy ISD and Lamar CISD, and current campus ratings at txschools.gov.
Flood risk — what to check before you buy
Here’s the reassuring part first: the most severe Katy-area flooding during Hurricane Harvey (August 2017) was concentrated behind the Addicks and Barker reservoirs — the Canyon Gate/Cinco Ranch area, where thousands of homes sat in the Barker flood pool — and Firethorne is west of the Grand Parkway, not behind Barker. Firethorne has engineered drainage, multiple detention and retention lakes, and greenbelt channels built into the community. Contemporaneous resident accounts during Harvey described heavy street flooding and full drainage channels and retention lakes, with several residents reporting their homes had largely not taken interior water — but that’s anecdotal and not parcel-specific.
None of that makes any single lot safe on its own. Some portions of the community fall within mapped floodplain, and elevations vary. Before you make an offer on any specific home, pull its current flood designation at the FEMA Flood Map Service Center and ask for the property’s individual flood history and any elevation certificate — roughly 85% of the homes that flooded in Harvey were outside the high-risk zones, so risk varies street to street and sometimes lot to lot. I’ll help you check it lot by lot.
Things to do nearby
Inside Firethorne, daily recreation is built in: the 12-acre lake and smaller community lakes for kayaking, canoeing, and fishing; the resort-style pool with waterslide features, the separate competition swim center, and a splash pad; four lighted tennis courts, pickleball and sand-volleyball courts, and fields for soccer, football, lacrosse, and baseball; roughly six playgrounds, pocket parks, a wildlife-and-nature reserve, and an extensive hike-and-bike trail network. The North and South Clubhouses cover fitness, events, and party rentals.
Firethorne’s competition swim center.
Just outside the community, the FM 1463 corridor and nearby Katy give you a real menu:
- Golf-cart retail: The Shops at Firethorne on FM 1463 — a Memorial Hermann facility, pharmacy, and dining, close enough to reach by golf cart.
- Shopping & dining: LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch — an open-air shopping, dining, and events district a short drive east.
- Outlet shopping: Katy Mills — a large outlet mall north near I-10 and the Grand Parkway.
- Everyday grocery & big-box: H-E-B, Kroger, Costco, and Walmart are all nearby, and Fulshear’s growing dining scene lies west along FM 1093/FM 1463.
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Is Firethorne the Right Fit?
Its strengths are the marks of a well-run, established master plan: a heavy amenity package for the money, modest HOA dues (~$850/year; $1,250 gated), a combined tax rate near 2.3% that residents often note is relatively low for newer Katy communities, and two solid districts — both Katy ISD and Lamar CISD earned TEA “B” ratings for 2025. The trade-offs are honest ones: a far-west commute, the split school districts that hinge on the exact address, and a resale-only market where the original 2005–2017 homes are entering the window for roof and HVAC replacement. If you specifically want new construction, this corridor’s building is happening in nearby communities like Tamarron, Jordan Ranch, and Cross Creek West. If Firethorne sounds like your kind of place — or you’re weighing it against Cinco Ranch, Tamarron, or Cross Creek Ranch — that’s exactly the conversation I’m good at. Call or text 281-500-7077 or email kevan@houstonprimerealty.com. We’ll agree on how I represent you and how that’s paid up front, in writing.
Quick Answers
What ZIP code is Firethorne in?
Firethorne is primarily in 77494, in the Katy/Fulshear area of northern Fort Bend County.
Is Firethorne in Katy ISD or Lamar CISD?
Both — it’s a split-district community. The original and eastern sections (and the east side of FM 1463) are Katy ISD; the western Firethorne West sections are Lamar CISD. Your district depends on the exact address and can’t be changed by re-zoning, so verify with both districts before relying on it.
What’s the typical home price in Firethorne?
As of mid-2026, HAR shows an average sale price around $571,000 (about $173/sq ft); a local brokerage cited a ~$575,000 median, down roughly 14% year-over-year (May 2026). Most sales land in the high-$500Ks, with a range from about $370,000 to $800,000+.
What are the property taxes in Firethorne?
Roughly 2.32% combined in the Katy ISD sections and ~2.35% in the Lamar CISD section (2025), including Fort Bend County, drainage, the school district, and Fort Bend County MUD 151 at 0.7200%/$100. A $540,000 home runs about $12,500–$12,700/year before exemptions. Confirm the exact parcel rate at FBCAD.org.
Which county is Firethorne in?
Fort Bend County. The city of Katy spans Harris, Fort Bend, and Waller counties, but Firethorne sits entirely in northern Fort Bend.
Did Firethorne flood during Harvey?
The broader Katy area flooded badly in 2017, but that was concentrated behind the Addicks/Barker reservoirs — not where Firethorne sits, west of the Grand Parkway. Firethorne residents reported heavy street flooding and full drainage channels during Harvey; flood impact is still property-specific, so check the FEMA flood map and the home’s flood history for the exact address.
Is there still new construction in Firethorne?
No — Firethorne is fully built out as of mid-2026, and every builder program has closed, so all inventory is resale. New-construction shoppers in this corridor are pointed to nearby communities still building, like Tamarron, Jordan Ranch, and Cross Creek West.
What does the HOA cover, and what’s the MUD?
HOA dues (~$850/year; $1,250 in the gated section), managed by Inframark, cover the pools, lakes, trails, parks, clubhouses, common-area maintenance, and community events. At sale the seller typically pays a ~$375 resale certificate fee and a ~$275 transfer fee. The MUD — Fort Bend County MUD 151 — is the special district that finances and operates water, sewer, and drainage infrastructure and levies part of your property-tax bill (0.7200%/$100 in 2025).
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