FORT BEND COUNTY

County Offices
301 Jackson Street
Richmond 281-342-3411
www.fortbendcountytx.gov

Chamber of Commerce
445 Commerce Green Boulevard
Sugar Land 281-491-0800
https://fortbendchamber.com/

Services
Well-served by rail, freight, and air transportation facilities, Fort Bend County enjoys access to Interstates 59 and 10 as well as US Highway 90. Although many residents are commuters to other sectors of the metropolitan area, local options for employment include industrial, agricultural, and high-tech possibilities. Four respected school districts serve the region, while Houston Community College-Southwest and the University of Houston System at Fort Bend underline the options for higher education close to home.

Fort Bend County is home to over 35 healthcare facilities and agencies that include hospitals, emergency centers, outpatient surgery centers, and other support services. Memorial Hermann Fort Bend Hospital is located in Missouri City, and the Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Health Center provides many services associated with urban hospitals including surgery and emergency care. The community of Katy, which stretches from Harris County into Fort Bend County, is home to Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital. Polly Ryon Memorial Hospital in Richmond also offers a full range of healthcare services.

Lifestyle
The expansive southwestern region of Metropolitan Houston stretches from Harris County to encompass beautiful Fort Bend County. The far western part of Fort Bend County still offers picturesque ranches and horse-boarding farms, although the residential communities and neighborhoods are rapidly transforming into suburban centers. A recent surge of business development has added wonderful restaurants, shopping centers, healthcare facilities, and professional services. Popular master-planned communities like New Territory and Lake Olympia, consistently top-rated school districts, and convenient commutes to Houston combine to make this one of the nation’s fastest growing counties. Newcomers will find a wide variety of available housing, from patio homes and townhouses to multi-acre country estates.

Unincorporated master-planned communities boast over 320 acres of lakes, hundreds of acres of parkland, country clubs, and a dozen golf courses. The County Parks and Recreation Department maintains eight parks and four community centers, offering a wide variety of first-rate facilities for relaxation and sports activities. Athletic fields, miles of trails, tennis courts, and swimming pools are just a few of the amenities. Seasonal and holiday festivities are a high point of community life, particularly the Fort Bend County Fair and Fort Bend County Czech Fest.

Fulshear
City Offices
281-346-1796
www.fulsheartexas.gov

The City of Fulshear is located in northwest Fort Bend County, at the crossroads of FM 359 and FM 1093. The city covers approximately eight square miles. The area is home to a varied landscape ranging from rolling terrain with old hardwood trees, grassy prairie land and riverside beauty along the banks of the Brazos River. The City of Fulshear was incorporated in 1977 and is a general law city with a population of more than 800 residents. Primarily a farm and ranch community with a growing commercial district, Fulshear offers residents a relaxed country lifestyle and the convenience of being just seven miles from major shopping, dining and entertainment venues.

Meadows Place
City Offices
281-983-2950
https://cityofmeadowsplace.org/

Newcomers to Metropolitan Houston who desire the serenity and quiet streets of a small town will want to explore the housing options in Meadows Place. A low tax base, spacious and attractive homes, and convenient suburban living make this a popular choice for commuters. Residents enjoy easy access to major freeways, restaurants, and shopping centers as well as Houston’s world-class amenities. At the same time, the city is small enough to foster a friendly, close-knit spirit where neighbors greet each other by name. A nationally recognized elementary school, year-round sports programs, annual events, and a progressive recycling program are just a few of the advantages of Meadows Place.


Missouri City
City Offices
281-403-8500
www.missouricitytx.gov

The growing community of Missouri City is primarily located in Fort Bend County, stretching into Harris County. Area youth receive a quality education in the Fort Bend Independent School District, and private PreK-12 schools and institutions of higher education readily available close to home. The selection of housing covers a wide range of styles, sizes, and prices to accommodate every taste and budget. New homes are abundant throughout the area in lovely subdivisions that include Quail Valley, Lake Olympia, Hunter’s Glen, and Sienna Plantation. Boasting an award-winning Parks & Recreation Department, the city claims the county’s largest and most extensive park system. Newcomers will find miles of trails, a 250-acre regional park, a public boat ramp, and opportunities for a myriad of outdoor activities. In addition to monthly special events, the department oversees elaborate celebrations and festivities.

Richmond, Rosenberg
City Offices
Richmond
281-342-5456
www.richmondtx.gov
Rosenberg
832-595-3300
http://rosenbergtx.gov

On the banks of the Brazos River, the “sister” cities of Richmond and Rosenberg claim a Spanish ranch as their roots. These rural communities attract newcomers looking for a relaxed atmosphere and significant return on their housing dollar. The housing selection ranges from attractive starter homes to handsome master-planned subdivisions. Complete in 3.6 square miles, the smaller town of Richmond serves as the county seat and takes pride in its historic treasures, including the award-winning Fort Bend Museum with its collection of restored homes. Rosenberg, on the other hand, hosts the largest county fair in Texas and welcomes over 200,000 visitors to its streets each year. The city has also developed an excellent park system for residential enjoyment, including Seabourne Creek Park with its stocked lake, wetland area with display boardwalk, multi-purpose trails, and picnic areas.

Stafford City
City Offices
281-261-3900
www.staffordtx.gov

The welcoming community of Stafford enjoys an ideal location on both sides of US 59 and the county border, claiming its right as the “gateway to Fort Bend.” The town now boasts a significant number of technology firms, to the point where the city’s daytime population swells to over 50,000. An array of affordable and attractive housing combined with a high quality of life draws many newcomers to the community. Lovely subdivisions provide a diversity of housing options, including Crestmont Village, Dove Country, Grove West, Kingsway, Promenade, South Meadows, Stafford Run, Sugar Creek, Vaccaro Manor, and Woodland West. Well-developed parkland provides a wealth of recreational opportunities and first-rate facilities.

Sugar Land
City Offices
281-275-2700
www.sugarlandtx.gov

Named for the state’s oldest company, Imperial Sugar, the community still houses a sugar refinery in the vintage business district. Balancing reverence for its heritage with a progressive attitude, planners have managed growth and expansion with care. Residents of Sugar Land and its surrounding master-planned communities enjoy outstanding recreational amenities like popular golf courses and close proximity to Brazos Bend State Park and the George Observatory—the nation’s largest facility of its type dedicated to public use. Hiking and biking trails, aquatic centers, greenbelts, water attractions, and community centers provide leisure-time options. Highway 6 links the Sugar Land area to the Houston metropolitan region, but it also brings visitors to the retail treasures waiting in First Colony Mall.

MASTER-PLANNED COMMUNITIES

Cinco Ranch
Home to West Houston Institute, a higher education resource operated by the University of Houston, the community of Cinco Ranch stretches over 5,000 acres. Amenities include a private beach, beach club, swim lagoon, swimming pool complexes, sports facilities, parks, and an 18-hole golf course. New construction and continued development is evident throughout the community, which was developed in the 1990s. Students receive a quality education in the Katy Independent School District.

First Colony
First developed in the 1970s, the 9,700-acre community of First Colony offers a number of villages and neighborhoods separated by dominant housing styles and price ranges. Natural boundaries between neighborhoods such as greenbelts, lakes, and landscaped boulevards add to the beauty of residential clusters. Restaurants and retail centers are readily available, including the expansive First Colony Mall. The community offers a country club, sports fields, lakes, aquatic center, garden-style office space, and over 2.5 million square feet of retail establishments. Students are served by the Fort Bend Independent School District.

Greatwood
Developed in the early 1990s, Greatwood is a 1,450-acre community set against the backdrop of shimmering lakes and lush woodland. The fairways of a championship golf course provide sweeping views for other home sites. Amenities include a trail system throughout the community, two recreational complexes with tennis and swimming facilities, and a nature park. Lamar Consolidated Independent School District operates the Susanna Dickinson Elementary School situated in the heart of the community.

Lake Olympia
Often called the “urban resort,” Lake Olympia provides 1,000 acres of master-planned residential beauty nestled in a natural paradise. Over 130 acres of lakes and nine miles of wooded shoreline create an idyllic atmosphere. Amenities include a private marina and swim club, boating and fishing, and 54 holes of golf in nearby Quail Valley Country Club. The community is convenient to downtown Houston and First Colony Mall. The respected Fort Bend Independent School District provides a quality education for students.

New Territory
Stretching over 2,300 acres, New Territory is a master-planned community that had its genesis in the 1980s. Beautiful lakes and parks punctuate the scene, adding open space and natural beauty to neighborhoods that offer a variety of housing options. Major amenities in New Territory include three recreation centers, the nine-acre Pecan Park, seven lakes, and hundreds of acres of greenbelt and jogging trails. New Territory youth attend schools in the Fort Bend Independent School District.

Pecan Grove Plantation
Developed in the mid 1970s, the 1,400-acre community of Pecan Grove Plantation was designed around lush fairways and heavily wooded areas. Major amenities include a 27-hole golf course, three swimming pools, tennis courts, pocket parks, and a country club that offers fine dining and a fitness center. Students in the community of Pecan Grove Plantation attend schools in the Fort Bend Independent School District and also the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District.

Quail Valley
One of the earlier planned communities in the county, Quail Valley extends over 2,500 acres. Pecan groves along historic Oyster Creek create a scenic backdrop for residential development in a neighborhood dotted with lakes and lush golf courses. Low tax rates and a wide range of housing have made Quail Valley a popular choice for commuters. Amenities include 54 holes of golf, 20 lighted tennis courts, an athletic center, and a country club. The Fort Bend Independent School District serves area youth.

Sienna Plantation
One of the largest tracts of land to be designated as a master-planned community, Sienna Plantation began its first construction phase in the mid 1990s. Covering 12 square miles or 7,300 acres, the community enjoys a picturesque terrain of woodland featuring magnificent hardwood trees. The area is also surrounded by 11 miles of levee with natural lakes and streams, as well as four miles of waterfront on the Brazos River. The master plan includes 15,000 single-family homes and townhouses, 2,000 acres of open recreational space, and 300 acres of commercial and community facilities. Students attend the Fort Bend Independent School District.

Sugar Creek
Two private country clubs anchor the 1,200-acre community of Sugar Creek, which dates back to 1969. Residents enjoy the convenience of US 59, which also offers a cluster of retail and commercial facilities. Amenities include 27-hole and 18-hole golf courses as part of the county-club facilities, a community park, playground, swimming pool, and an array of restaurants. Banks, churches, and schools are all available close to home in Sugar Creek. Area youth attend schools in the Fort Bend Independent School District.

Sugar Lakes
Covering 330 acres, Sugar Lakes is a waterfront community built around 44 acres of lakes and nature reserves. Newcomers will find a selection of single-family homes, custom builds, and a Baybridge garden home collection that spans a wide price range. The homes in the Baybridge development even offer a complete yard maintenance program. Amenities include a community center with swimming pool, tennis courts, sports facilities, and lakefront trails for jogging or walking. Sugar Lakes enjoys a convenient location off US 59, just minutes from First Colony Mall. The Fort Bend Independent School Districts provides a quality education.

Weston Lakes
Offering the privacy and seclusion of a guarded community, Weston Lakes enjoys a picturesque setting created by century-old pecan trees and shimmering lakes. Beautiful homes vary in price and style, sharing recreational amenities like a country club, 18-hole golf course, tennis courts, croquet court, swimming pools, and Pecan Park. Residents enjoy the serenity of an access gate and private streets. The 1,400-acre community is served by the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District.

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