Grange is a new master planned community at Morton Road and Bartlett Road in Katy, TX 77493, developed by Johnson Development Corporation. It is one of the newest large scale communities in the 77493 zip code, planned for 1,130 acres and roughly 2,400 homes. As of August 2026, eight homebuilders are actively selling here.

What builders are building in Grange, Katy, TX?

Eight builders currently have active sections in Grange: David Weekley Homes, Chesmar Homes, Drees Custom Homes, Highland Homes, J. Patrick Homes, Newmark Homes, Perry Homes, and Westin Homes.

How much do homes cost in Grange?

Starting prices vary widely by builder and lot size, from the high $300s to the mid $600s as of August 2026:

• Newmark Homes: from $410,990 (1,648 to 2,776 square feet)
• J. Patrick Homes (40 foot lots): from the $370s, with a published range up to $800k+ (1,398 to 2,584 square feet)
• Chesmar Homes: from $420,990, quick move in homes up to $553,515 (1,807 to 3,065 square feet)
• David Weekley Homes (Reserve Collection, 45 homesites): from $443,990 (2,276 to 2,888 square feet)
• Drees Custom Homes: from $523,900, quick move in homes up to $669,990 (2,332 to 3,591 square feet)
• Westin Homes: $564,912 to $664,397 (3,320 to 3,600 square feet)
• Perry Homes (Grange 60 foot lots): from the $630s (2,800 to 4,100 square feet). Perry also has a 50 foot lot product in Grange; pricing for that product line is NOT PUBLISHED as of this writing.
• Highland Homes (60 foot lots): from $620,990 up to $698,990+ (2,792 to 3,979 square feet)

Prices and available inventory change frequently. Treat these as a snapshot dated August 2026, not a current quote.

What is the property tax rate in Grange?

Grange sits in Waller County MUD No. 55A, with a 2025 adopted rate of $1.50 per $100 of valuation. The full combined 2025 rate published in the community’s own fact sheet is $3.28906 per $100, made up of the MUD rate plus Waller County, Waller County Farm to Market, Katy ISD, Barker Koenig Drainage District, and Waller Harris Emergency Services District components. Buyers should confirm the exact combined rate for a specific address before making a purchase decision, since district lines can vary by section.

What are the HOA dues in Grange?

Grange’s published HOA due is $1,320 per year. New construction buyers also pay a $375 transfer fee plus a capitalization fee equal to 0.5 percent of the purchase price; resale buyers pay a $375 transfer fee.

What schools is Grange zoned to?

Grange is zoned to Katy ISD, with the developer listing Robertson Elementary, Katy Junior High, and Katy High School as current assignments. Katy ISD’s overall district accountability rating from the Texas Education Agency for 2025 is a B. The developer has also stated plans for two future schools built inside Grange itself, an elementary school targeted to open in 2029 and a junior high targeted to open in 2028. Campus level TEA ratings for the specific zoned campuses are NOT YET ASSESSED in this pass and will be added once pulled directly from the state’s own reporting tool.

What amenities does Grange have?

The community’s amenity plan centers on a 20 acre hub called Ricestead, which broke ground in 2026 and is planned to include a clubhouse and fitness center, a resort style pool, a lap pool, pickleball courts, an event lawn, and future retail space. A smaller park called Henley Park includes a roughly 1,500 square foot pavilion. The plan also includes Front Porch Park, lakes and ponds for fishing and kayaking, trails, and an on site lifestyle director.

How big is Grange and how many homes are planned?

The current published master plan covers 1,130 acres with roughly 2,400 homes planned at build out.

What is the build timeline in Grange?

There is no single build timeline published for the whole community. David Weekley Homes lists quick move in homes ready between now and November 2026. Timelines for the other seven builders are NOT PUBLISHED as a general figure; buyers should confirm current build to order timelines directly with each builder’s sales office.

Sources: liveingrange.com, johnsondevelopment.com, newhomesource.com, davidweekleyhomes.com, districtdirectory.org, katyisd.org, tea.texas.gov. Figures current as of the sources’ most recent update as of August 2026 and will be revised in future updates as they change.