Fairfield
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US-290 ยท Cypress

Fairfield

by Friendswood Development Company ยท 3,200 acres

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Total Tax Rate
2.5%
Starting From
$200K
True Monthly
$1,745P&I + Tax + HOA + Ins.
School District
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD

Pioneered in 1988 in Cypress, Texas, Fairfield is an established 3,200-acre master-planned community developed by Friendswood Development Company. Anchored by the 15,000-square-foot Fairfield Athletic Club, the neighborhood boasts six pools, a 20-acre sports park, and eight community lakes. With mature greenbelt trails and on-site Cy-Fair ISD schools, Fairfield offers a classic small-town feel along Highway 290.

ISDCypress-Fairbanks ISD
ElementaryAult Elementary
MiddleSalyards Middle
High SchoolBridgeland High
Rating8/10
Source:GreatSchools+TEAยท Updated 2025โ€“2026
LakeTrailsFitnessPool
โ€”Fairfield Athletic Club (15,000 sq ft)
โ€”six neighborhood pools
โ€”20-acre sports park (baseball & soccer)
โ€”eight community lakes
โ€”fitness center & full gymnasium
โ€”tennis courts
โ€”greenbelt walking trails
โ€”pocket parks
Total Tax Rate2.5%
MUD Tax Rate0.4%
Annual HOA$780/yr
Starting Price$200,000
HOA / Month$65/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 (0.4%) funds infrastructure bonds that are paid off over ~25 years. As bonds retire, your effective tax rate drops โ€” potentially saving $93/mo by year 25.

Total rate (incl. MUD)
Base rate (after MUD payoff)
DistrictHarris County MUD 322
TCEQ Statusโœ“ Compliant
Water Hardness18 GPG Hard

โš  Hard water detected. Protect your plumbing and appliances.

โ„น๏ธ This is an established community โ€” new construction is no longer available from these builders. Homes are available through resale only.
Lennar(historical)
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Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA) PRISM Awards ยท 2007

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DeveloperFriendswood Development Company
Total Acreage3,200 acres
Status๐Ÿ˜๏ธ Established Community
CorridorUS-290
CountyHarris
School DistrictCypress-Fairbanks ISD
ElementaryAult Elementary
Middle SchoolSalyards Middle
High SchoolBridgeland High
Annual HOA$780/yr
MUD Tax Rate0.4%
Total Tax Rate2.5%
โ˜… True Cost Payment EngineHarris Co. CAD

Monthly Payment Simulator ยท Fairfield

Tax Rate: 2.5%HOA: $780/yrHomestead Active โœ“
Estimated True Monthly Out-of-Pocket
$1,749/mo
Conv 10% ยท 6.625% APR ยท P&I + Tax + Ins + HOA
๐Ÿ›๏ธ TX Homestead Exemption appliedSaves ~$103/mo
$200,000
$250K$850K$1.5M+
%
Principal & Interest$1,153
Property Taxes (w/ Homestead)$313
Homeowners Insurance (est. 0.75%/yr)$125
HOA Dues$65
Private Mortgage Ins. (PMI)$93
Est. Cash to Close$24,500
๐Ÿ“Š Customize in Full True Cost Calculator โ†’
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Tech & Connectivity

Fairfield โ€” Internet & Security

High-Speed Internet ยท Cypress
๐Ÿ”ต AT&T FiberPrimary
Up to 5 Gig
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๐ŸŸ  XfinityAlso Available
Up to 1.2 Gig
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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

Established Cypress master drainage network with high natural elevation and extensive community detention lakes.

View FEMA Flood Map โ†’
๐Ÿš— Commute Times (Rush Hour)
via US-290 / Grand Parkway 99 ยท Est. $4-8/day daily toll
๐Ÿข Energy Corridor
25-35 min
๐Ÿฅ Medical Center
45-55 min
๐ŸŒ† Downtown Houston
35-45 min
โœˆ๏ธ IAH Airport
35-45 min
๐Ÿ›’ Grocery & Retail
๐Ÿ›’ H-E-BH-E-B Fairfield Market in Cypress (1.2 mi)
๐Ÿ›’ KrogerKroger Marketplace on Cypresswood Dr (2.0 mi)
๐Ÿช CostcoCostco Cypress on NW Freeway (3.5 mi)
๐ŸŽฏ TargetTarget Cypress on US-290 (2.5 mi)
๐Ÿฌ WalmartWalmart Supercenter Cypress on Fry Rd (2.1 mi)
๐Ÿ˜ Town CenterFairfield Town Center (In community)
๐Ÿ“น Community Video Tour
Fairfield Community Tour โ€” Cypress, TX
via Andrea Curran Team ยท YouTube
Frequently Asked Questions

Buyer Guide: Fairfield

๐Ÿ“‹ Move-In Concierge
Your Day-1 Setup Guide
Utilities, HOA, schools, and move-in essentials for Fairfield
๐Ÿ–จ๏ธ Open & Print Full Flyer โ†’
โšก Utilities Setup
๐Ÿ’ง Water & Sewer
Harris County MUD #322 / #354 / #396 / #397 โ€” SiEnviro (832) 490-1500
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธ Trash Pickup
Best Trash (281) 313-2378 โ€” Tuesday & Friday 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
Cypress Post Office, 16635 Spring Cypress Rd, Cypress TX 77429
(281) 373-9125
๐Ÿ”‘ Key Pickup Docs
Photo ID + Closing Disclosure (CD) required for mailbox key pickup
๐Ÿข HOA Management
FirstService Residential
fairfieldvillage.connectresident.com
โš ๏ธ ARC Rule
ARC approval required for pools, fences, and exterior modifications
๐Ÿซ Schools & Anchors
๐ŸŽ“ ISD
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
๐Ÿ“š Elementary
Ault Elementary
๐Ÿ“š Middle School
Salyards Middle
๐Ÿ“š High School
Bridgeland High
๐ŸŒ Enroll Online
cfisd.net/enrollment
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Homestead Exemption
hcad.org/homestead
๐Ÿ›’ Nearest H-E-B
H-E-B Fairfield Market in Cypress (1.2 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
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