Is Cross Creek Ranch a Good Place to Buy a Home?
Cross Creek Ranch is a 3,200-acre master-planned community in Fulshear, in Fort Bend County. Its last new home sold in May 2026, so buyers now find resale homes in the ranch, at a typical price near $447,000 across ZIP 77441, and new construction next door in Cross Creek West, from the high $300,000s under the same association. The trade-offs are a utility district rate of $1.50 per $100 in Cross Creek West, school zoning split between two districts and a drive of about 32 miles to Downtown without traffic.
Where Cross Creek Ranch is and what it is
Cross Creek Ranch is in Fulshear, Fort Bend County (ZIP 77441). Trendmaker Homes, now Tri Pointe Homes, acquired the 3,200 acres and began development in 2006; Johnson Development bought the community in 2012. The City of Fulshear provides water and sewer service. The association's FAQ names Fort Bend MUDs 151 and 152 "and others," and Cross Creek West's tax page names MUDs 198 and 195.
Builders and new-home prices
Johnson Development reported on May 4, 2026 that Cross Creek Ranch's final new home had sold. New construction continues in Cross Creek West, five minutes away, under the same association. Starting prices on its builder page, October 30, 2026:
| Builder | Starting price as listed |
|---|---|
| Perry Homes | 45-foot lots from the $390s; 55-foot from the $490s |
| Newmark Homes | 50-foot from the $430s; 70-foot from the $600s |
| Westin Homes | 45-foot from the $450s; 55-foot from the $560s |
| Coventry Homes | 50-foot from the $450s (coming soon) |
| Village Builders | 60-foot from the $470s |
| David Weekley Homes | 65-foot from the $500s |
| Highland Homes | 60-foot from the $580s; 70-foot from the $700s |
| Ravenna Homes | 60-foot from the $600s (coming soon) |
| Toll Brothers | 65-foot from the $600s |
| Partners in Building | $1 millions |
Resale prices
Closed MLS sales in ZIP 77441, October 2025 through September 2026: 1,538 homes at a typical price near $447,000 (the median of the 12 monthly medians) and an average near $519,000. The ZIP covers Fulshear beyond Cross Creek Ranch, so the figures describe the ZIP, not the community alone.
HOA dues and property taxes
HOA. The Cross Creek Ranch Community Association's 2026 annual assessment is $1,500 in Cross Creek Ranch, $1,550 in Cross Creek West, $1,750 in Creek View, $2,706 in the gated Lakes of Cross Creek Ranch and $2,845 in the gated Quail Point. Bonterra and Lakeside Village have separate associations.
Taxes. For Cross Creek West, 2026 rates from Fort Bend County's worksheet plus the developer's 2025 MUD rate:
| Taxing unit | Rate per $100 | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Bend County | $0.407 | 2026 |
| Fort Bend County Drainage District | $0.01 | 2026 |
| Emergency Service District 4 | $0.097567 | 2026 |
| Lamar CISD | $1.139 | 2026 |
| Fort Bend MUD 198 | $1.50 | 2025 |
| Total of the five | About $3.15 | 2026 and 2025 |
At $450,000 before exemptions, that total is about $14,191 a year. A junior college district (Wharton County Junior College, $0.15351) or a city may also apply. Older sections sit in other districts; the Fort Bend Central Appraisal District's 2024 table lists MUD 151 at $0.78 and MUD 152 at $1.13. Katy ISD addresses use its 2026 rate, $1.1171. Confirm the 2026 MUD rate in the seller's MUD notice; see our MUD and PID guide.
Schools
The association says Lamar CISD and Katy ISD serve Cross Creek Ranch, depending on the address. Each campus's 2026 TEA overall rating links to its TEA report. Zoning can change; confirm with the district.
| District | Schools and 2026 TEA overall rating |
|---|---|
| Lamar CISD | Haygood Elementary: B (in Cross Creek West); Dean Leaman Junior High: A; Fulshear High School: A |
| Katy ISD | James Randolph Elementary: A (named by the association) |
Getting around
| From the Cross Creek Ranch Welcome Center to | Miles | Drive time without traffic |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Houston (City Hall) | 32.1 | 41 minutes |
| Energy Corridor | 18.8 | 28 minutes |
| Galleria | 26.1 | 32 minutes |
| Texas Medical Center | 30.7 | 40 minutes |
Amenities
Across Cross Creek Ranch and Cross Creek West, the developer lists more than 35 parks, three pools, over 60 miles of trails and hundreds of acres of lakes. The association adds water parks, sport courts, a fitness center, fishing ponds and sports fields. A two-mile creek restoration preserve runs through the community, and an H-E-B anchors a nearby retail corridor.
Flood information
Flood risk is specific to each address. Use the official sources: the FEMA Flood Map Service Center, the Fort Bend County Drainage District's maps page, the seller's disclosure notice on a resale home, an elevation certificate and a flood insurance quote. Our flood zone guide explains how to read them.
How we represent new-construction buyers
Register us with the builder before or at your first visit. Many builders recognize a buyer's agent only if registered by the buyer's first visit, and the model-home sales agent represents the builder, not you. Since January 1, 2026, Texas law (Occupations Code Section 1101.563) requires a written agreement with your agent before an agent shows you a home. We read the builder's contract with you, schedule your own inspector at pre-drywall and before the final walk-through, and ask each builder about incentives such as rate buydowns or closing-cost help. Read our buyer's guide, contracts guide and builders directory.
Questions buyers ask about Cross Creek Ranch
What is the property tax rate in Cross Creek Ranch?
It depends on the section and school district. For Cross Creek West, the 2026 county, drainage, emergency service district and Lamar CISD ($1.139) rates plus Fort Bend MUD 198's 2025 rate ($1.50) add to about $3.15 per $100, before any college or city tax.
What are the HOA dues in Cross Creek Ranch?
The association's 2026 annual assessment is $1,500 in Cross Creek Ranch and $1,550 in Cross Creek West, with higher amounts in Creek View and the gated Lakes of Cross Creek Ranch and Quail Point. Bonterra and Lakeside Village have separate associations.
What schools serve Cross Creek Ranch, and how are they rated?
Lamar CISD and Katy ISD, depending on the address. For 2026, TEA rates Haygood Elementary B, Dean Leaman Junior High A, Fulshear High School A and Katy ISD's James Randolph Elementary A. Zoning can change; confirm with the district.
How far is Cross Creek Ranch from Downtown Houston?
About 32 miles and 41 minutes without traffic from the Cross Creek Ranch Welcome Center, by OpenStreetMap routing. The Energy Corridor is 19 miles and 28 minutes away, the Galleria 26 miles and 32 minutes, and the Texas Medical Center 31 miles and 40 minutes.
Is Cross Creek Ranch still selling new homes?
No. Johnson Development reported the final new home sold on May 4, 2026. Ten builders list homes next door in Cross Creek West, from the $390s into the $1 millions, under the same association.
Is Cross Creek Ranch in a flood zone?
Flood status depends on the address. Look the property up on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center and the Fort Bend County Drainage District's maps page, read the seller's disclosure notice on a resale home, and ask for an elevation certificate and a flood insurance quote.
How long does it take to build a home in Cross Creek West?
Our new-construction contracts guide says a build commonly takes six to twelve months. Ask the builder for a written completion estimate and the contract's terms for delays.
What do resale homes in Cross Creek Ranch's ZIP code sell for?
In ZIP 77441, which covers Fulshear beyond Cross Creek Ranch, 1,538 homes sold from October 2025 through September 2026 at a typical price near $447,000 and an average near $519,000.
Sources
- Johnson Development, Final New Home Sells in Cross Creek Ranch, May 4, 2026; Cross Creek Ranch site, checked October 30, 2026.
- Cross Creek West, checked October 30, 2026: builders, incentives, HOA and tax rates, schools, Cross Creek Ranch.
- Cross Creek Ranch Community Association, checked October 30, 2026: assessments, FAQ, utilities.
- Fort Bend County Tax Assessor-Collector, 2026 Tax Rates and Exemptions; Fort Bend Central Appraisal District, Tax Rates (2024 table), October 30, 2026.
- Texas Education Agency, 2026 accountability ratings, tea.texas.gov, with campus reports linked above.
- Compean Group analysis of closed MLS sales in ZIP 77441, October 2025 through September 2026, from this site's sold-price statistics, October 30, 2026.
- Distances: OpenStreetMap data through the OSRM router, from the Welcome Center at 6450 Cross Creek Bend Lane (29.696, -95.869, Census Geocoder), without traffic, October 30, 2026.
- Flood tools: FEMA, Fort Bend County Drainage District. Buyer agreements: Senate Bill 1968 (2025).
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Updated October 30, 2026.