Anniston
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I-10 ยท Katy

Anniston

by Friendswood Development Company ยท 927 acres

๐Ÿ“‹ Move-In Flyer
Total Tax Rate
3.32%
Starting From
$268K
True Monthly
$2,590P&I + Tax + HOA + Ins.
School District
Katy ISD

Anniston is a rapidly growing 927-acre master-planned community in Katy, TX, developed by Friendswood Development Company. Zoned to Katy ISD, the community emphasizes natural beauty with themed eco-zone parks like the Gulf Coast Prairie Amenity Center. Residents enjoy swimming pools, fishing and kayaking lakes, playgrounds, and miles of greenway trails.

ISDKaty ISD
ElementaryMcElwain Elementary
MiddleNelson Junior High
High SchoolFreeman High School
Rating8/10
Source:GreatSchools+TEAยท Updated 2025โ€“2026
LakeTrailsFitnessPool
โ€”Gulf Coast Prairie Amenity Center
โ€”swimming pool
โ€”fishing & kayaking lake
โ€”Blackland Prairie park
โ€”walking & biking trails
โ€”playgrounds
โ€”greenway spaces
Total Tax Rate3.32%
MUD Tax Rate1.5%
Annual HOA$2,200/yr
Starting Price$268,000
HOA / Month$183/mo

Starting price reflects the lowest published builder floor plan as of August 2026. Prices change frequently โ€” verify current pricing directly with the builder before visiting. Use the calculator above to estimate your own monthly payment โ€” enter your actual quoted rate for the most accurate result.

The MUD (1.5%) funds infrastructure bonds that are paid off over ~25 years. As bonds retire, your effective tax rate drops โ€” potentially saving $350/mo by year 25.

Total rate (incl. MUD)
Base rate (after MUD payoff)
DistrictHarris County MUD 539
TCEQ Statusโœ“ Compliant
Water Hardness20 GPG Hard

โš  Hard water detected. Protect your plumbing and appliances.

DeveloperFriendswood Development Company
Total Acreage927 acres
Status๐ŸŸข Active New Construction
CorridorI-10
CountyHarris
School DistrictKaty ISD
ElementaryMcElwain Elementary
Middle SchoolNelson Junior High
High SchoolFreeman High School
Annual HOA$2,200/yr
MUD Tax Rate1.5%
Total Tax Rate3.32%
โ˜… True Cost Payment EngineHarris Co. CAD

Monthly Payment Simulator ยท Anniston

Tax Rate: 3.32%HOA: $2,200/yrHomestead Active โœ“
Estimated True Monthly Out-of-Pocket
$2,654/mo
Conv 10% ยท 6.625% APR ยท P&I + Tax + Ins + HOA
๐Ÿ›๏ธ TX Homestead Exemption appliedSaves ~$107/mo
$268,000
$250K$850K$1.5M+
%
Principal & Interest$1,544
Property Taxes (w/ Homestead)$634
Homeowners Insurance (est. 0.75%/yr)$168
HOA Dues$183
Private Mortgage Ins. (PMI)$125
Est. Cash to Close$32,830
๐Ÿ“Š Customize in Full True Cost Calculator โ†’
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Tech & Connectivity

Anniston โ€” Internet & Security

๐Ÿ  HOA-Included Internet
๐ŸŒ Hotwire Communications (FisionX Fiber)Included with HOA
500 Mbps symmetrical
Included in $2,200/yr HOA assessment ยท exclusive provider ยท fiber-to-home
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included
๐Ÿ“ถ Optional Upgrade Providers
Automated Home Protection

Compare Vivint, ADT, and SimpliSafe โ€” all offer professional monitoring with smart home integration. New construction buyers qualify for the best introductory rates.

Outfit Your Kitchen

New construction homes in Anniston come with builder-grade appliances. Upgrade to Samsung Bespoke smart suites, AJ Madison luxury packages (GE Cafe, Bosch, Thermador), or Wayfair outdoor kitchen setups before move-in. See full appliance guide

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Houston Power Grid Advisory
Is your new home ready for the next grid outage?

Texas ERCOT operates on an isolated grid. Hurricane season (Juneโ€“Nov) and winter storms can cause 3โ€“7 day outages. Compare EcoFlow, Anker SOLIX, and Generac/Cummins whole-home options.

๐ŸŒŠ Flood Zone & Drainage
Zone Xโœ… Harvey 2017: No๐Ÿ  Flood Insurance Required: No

Features engineered detention lakes and elevated pad sites to ensure robust flood mitigation.

View FEMA Flood Map โ†’
๐Ÿš— Commute Times (Rush Hour)
via Grand Parkway 99 ยท Est. $4-8/day daily toll
๐Ÿข Energy Corridor
30-40 min
๐Ÿฅ Medical Center
50-60 min
๐ŸŒ† Downtown Houston
45-55 min
โœˆ๏ธ IAH Airport
45-55 min
๐Ÿ›’ Grocery & Retail
๐Ÿ›’ H-E-BH-E-B Katy Park on Morton Ranch Rd (3.8 mi)
๐Ÿ›’ KrogerKroger Morton on W Grand Pkwy N (4.2 mi)
๐Ÿช CostcoCostco Katy on I-10 (6.5 mi)
๐ŸŽฏ TargetTarget Katy Elyson on FM 529 (3.5 mi)
๐Ÿฌ WalmartWalmart Supercenter Katy on Morton Ranch Rd (4.2 mi)
๐Ÿ˜ Town CenterKaty Mills Mall (5.8 mi)
๐Ÿ“น Community Video Tour
Anniston Community Tour โ€” Katy, TX
via Living in Houston TX Suburbs ยท YouTube
Frequently Asked Questions

Buyer Guide: Anniston

๐Ÿ“‹ Move-In Concierge
Your Day-1 Setup Guide
Utilities, HOA, schools, and move-in essentials for Anniston
๐Ÿ–จ๏ธ Open & Print Full Flyer โ†’
โšก Utilities Setup
๐Ÿ’ง Water & Sewer
Harris County MUD #539 / Anniston โ€” Inframark (832) 467-1599
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธ Trash Pickup
Best Trash (281) 313-2378 โ€” Monday & Thursday pickup
๐Ÿ”ฅ Natural Gas
CenterPoint Energy (713-659-2111)
๐Ÿ’ก Electricity
TX is deregulated โ€” scan QR cards below to compare & lock in your rate before closing
๐Ÿ“ฌ Mailbox & HOA
๐Ÿ“ฎ Post Office
Katy Annex, 1331 Pin Oak Rd, Katy TX 77494
(281) 574-1401
๐Ÿ”‘ Key Pickup Docs
Photo ID + Closing Disclosure (CD) required for mailbox key pickup
๐Ÿข HOA Management
KRJ Management
krjcares.com
โš ๏ธ ARC Rule
ARC approval required for pools, fences, and exterior modifications
๐Ÿซ Schools & Anchors
๐ŸŽ“ ISD
Katy ISD
๐Ÿ“š Elementary
McElwain Elementary
๐Ÿ“š Middle School
Nelson Junior High
๐Ÿ“š High School
Freeman High School
๐ŸŒ Enroll Online
katyisd.org/enrollment
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Homestead Exemption
hcad.org/homestead
๐Ÿ›’ Nearest H-E-B
H-E-B Katy Park on Morton Ranch Rd (3.8 mi)
๐Ÿšจ Day-1 New Build Safety
๐Ÿ”’ Smart Lock Reset: Reset factory master codes on Day 1 before moving valuables in.
๐Ÿ’ง Main Water Shut-Off: Located in garage or front flowerbed box โ€” know it before you need it.
๐Ÿ’จ HVAC Filter Swap: Change AC filter at 30 days โ€” construction dust clogs coils fast.
๐Ÿค  Texas Admin Rules
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Homestead Exemption: File with hcad.org/homestead by April 30 โ€” saves $300โ€“$600+/yr. Update TX Driver's License address first.
๐Ÿ“‹ Builder Warranty: 10-yr structural, 2-yr mechanical, 1-yr workmanship โ€” document everything in writing from Day 1.
๐Ÿ” 11-Month Inspection: Schedule an independent inspector at month 11 before your 1-year warranty expires.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Day-One Move-In Essentials โ€” Scan to Compare & Save
๐Ÿ“‹ Want the full printable version?
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