Telfair
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US-59 ยท Sugar Land

Telfair

by Newland Communities ยท 2,018 acres

๐Ÿ“‹ Move-In Flyer
Total Tax Rate
2.17%
Starting From
$550K
True Monthly
$4,575P&I + Tax + HOA + Ins.
School District
Fort Bend ISD

Telfair is a highly acclaimed 2,018-acre master-planned community in Sugar Land inspired by the historical charm and square layouts of Savannah, Georgia. Centered around a signature 70-acre lake and park system, residents enjoy suspension bridges, walking trails, resort pools, and Telfair Central Hall. Zoned to top-tier Fort Bend ISD schools like Clements High, Telfair offers an established, culturally rich community environment.

ISDFort Bend ISD
ElementaryCornerstone Elementary
MiddleSartartia Middle School
High SchoolClements High School
Rating8/10
Source:GreatSchools+TEAยท Updated 2025โ€“2026
LakeTrailsFitnessPool
โ€”70-acre signature lake & park system
โ€”Telfair Central Hall
โ€”resort-style swimming pools
โ€”fitness center
โ€”tennis courts
โ€”walking & biking trails
โ€”arched suspension bridges
โ€”Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land
Total Tax Rate2.17%
MUD Tax Rate0.34%
Annual HOA$1,000/yr
Starting Price$550,000
HOA / Month$83/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 (0.34%) funds infrastructure bonds that are paid off over ~25 years. As bonds retire, your effective tax rate drops โ€” potentially saving $79/mo by year 25.

Total rate (incl. MUD)
Base rate (after MUD payoff)
DistrictFBCMUD 136
TCEQ Statusโœ“ Compliant
Water Hardness13 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.
Resale Homes Only(historical)
โ˜…
Houston's Best Community of the Year
Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA) ยท 2010

Honored as Community of the Year by Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA) for excellence in comprehensive land planning, neighborhood execution, and community lifestyle.

DeveloperNewland Communities
Total Acreage2,018 acres
Status๐Ÿ˜๏ธ Established Community
CorridorUS-59
CountyFort Bend
School DistrictFort Bend ISD
ElementaryCornerstone Elementary
Middle SchoolSartartia Middle School
High SchoolClements High School
Annual HOA$1,000/yr
MUD Tax Rate0.34%
Total Tax Rate2.17%
โ˜… True Cost Payment EngineFort Bend Co. CAD

Monthly Payment Simulator ยท Telfair

Tax Rate: 2.17%HOA: $1,000/yrHomestead Active โœ“
Estimated True Monthly Out-of-Pocket
$4,753/mo
Conv 10% ยท 6.625% APR ยท P&I + Tax + Ins + HOA
๐Ÿ›๏ธ TX Homestead Exemption appliedSaves ~$94/mo
$550,000
$250K$850K$1.5M+
%
Principal & Interest$3,170
Property Taxes (w/ Homestead)$901
Homeowners Insurance (est. 0.75%/yr)$344
HOA Dues$83
Private Mortgage Ins. (PMI)$256
Est. Cash to Close$67,375
๐Ÿ“Š Customize in Full True Cost Calculator โ†’
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Tech & Connectivity

Telfair โ€” Internet & Security

High-Speed Internet ยท Sugar Land
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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New construction homes in Telfair 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

โšก
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

Fort Bend County master-planned drainage system with central lake chain and levee protection along the Sugar Land corridor.

View FEMA Flood Map โ†’
๐Ÿš— Commute Times (Rush Hour)
via US-59 / Fort Bend Tollway ยท Est. $3-6/day daily toll
๐Ÿข Energy Corridor
20-30 min
๐Ÿฅ Medical Center
25-35 min
๐ŸŒ† Downtown Houston
25-35 min
โœˆ๏ธ IAH Airport
40-50 min
๐Ÿ›’ Grocery & Retail
๐Ÿ›’ H-E-BH-E-B Sugar Land on Riverpark Dr (3.8 mi)
๐Ÿ›’ KrogerKroger Sugar Land on Sweetwater Blvd (2.5 mi)
๐Ÿช CostcoCostco Sugar Land on Southwest Fwy (3.2 mi)
๐ŸŽฏ TargetTarget Sugar Land (0.8 mi)
๐Ÿฌ WalmartWalmart Supercenter Sugar Land Hwy 6 (2.5 mi)
๐Ÿ˜ Town CenterSugar Land Town Square (2.5 mi)
๐Ÿ“น Community Video Tour
Telfair Community Tour โ€” Sugar Land, TX
via Anja Drewes Properties ยท YouTube
Frequently Asked Questions

Buyer Guide: Telfair

๐Ÿ“‹ Move-In Concierge
Your Day-1 Setup Guide
Utilities, HOA, schools, and move-in essentials for Telfair
๐Ÿ–จ๏ธ Open & Print Full Flyer โ†’
โšก Utilities Setup
๐Ÿ’ง Water & Sewer
Fort Bend County MUD #136 / Telfair โ€” Inframark (832) 467-1599
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธ Trash Pickup
Republic Services (281) 446-2030 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
First Colony Post Office, 3130 Grants Lake Blvd, Sugar Land TX 77479
(281) 494-4150
๐Ÿ”‘ Key Pickup Docs
Photo ID + Closing Disclosure (CD) required for mailbox key pickup
๐Ÿข HOA Management
Goodwin & Company
htelf.sites.townsq.io
โš ๏ธ ARC Rule
ARC approval required for exterior modifications, painting, fences, and pools
๐Ÿซ Schools & Anchors
๐ŸŽ“ ISD
Fort Bend ISD
๐Ÿ“š Elementary
Cornerstone Elementary
๐Ÿ“š Middle School
Sartartia Middle School
๐Ÿ“š High School
Clements High School
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Homestead Exemption
fbcad.org/homestead
๐Ÿ›’ Nearest H-E-B
H-E-B Sugar Land on Riverpark Dr (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 fbcad.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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