How Much Do Homes Sell For in Seven Meadows vs Grand Lakes in Katy, TX?

In mid-2026, Seven Meadows homes in Katy TX post a median sold price near $605,000 and Grand Lakes near $564,500–$595,000, with both master-planned communities selling in roughly 30–40 days.

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If you're comparing sold prices in Seven Meadows and Grand Lakes in Katy, TX, here's the short version. As of mid-2026, Seven Meadows carries a median sold price in the $605,000 range, while Grand Lakes lands closer to $564,500–$595,000 depending on the source and time window. Both are established Fort Bend County master-planned communities in the 77494 ZIP, both are zoned to Katy ISD, and both are selling in roughly 30–40 days on market. Niky Barker and The Barker Group at Keller Williams Signature track these two Katy TX neighborhoods closely and help buyers and sellers read the real sold numbers, not just list prices.

If you're a buyer or seller weighing Seven Meadows against Grand Lakes, the number that matters isn't the list price, it's what homes are actually closing for. Niky Barker at The Barker Group | Keller Williams Signature works these two Katy, TX communities in Fort Bend County and the Greater Houston Area every week, and the gap between "asking" and "sold" is where most of the real decisions get made. This guide breaks down current sold-price data for both neighborhoods, how they compare, and what those numbers mean for you right now.

What Are Seven Meadows and Grand Lakes in Katy, TX?

Seven Meadows and Grand Lakes are two established master-planned communities in Katy, TX, both sitting in the 77494 ZIP code within Fort Bend County and the Greater Houston Area. Seven Meadows is a roughly 1,050-acre community of around 1,700 homes built primarily between 2002 and 2008, centered on the Meadowbrook Farms Golf Club. Grand Lakes is a larger community of about 2,200 homes just south of I-10 near the Grand Parkway, developed from the 1990s onward. Both are zoned to Katy Independent School District.

What Do Homes Actually Sell For in Seven Meadows, Katy TX?

Seven Meadows homes are selling around a $605,000 median in mid-2026, up about 8% year over year. Homes in this neighborhood typically sell from $425,000 to $1,319,750, with a current median sales price of $605,000, an 8% increase from last year. That said, list-side data runs a bit lower, in May 2026 Seven Meadows homes were listed to buy for a median price of $584K, which tells you sellers who price to the sold comps, not the aspirational number, are the ones closing.

The community's typical home is substantial. The "typical" home in Seven Meadows is around 3,222 sq ft with 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, a 2-car garage, and on a 9,258 sf lot. Roughly a third are single-story and a large share have private pools, which pushes the top of the range past $1.3 million for larger estate homes.

One number worth watching: this year about 36 homes were sold, which is a 51% decrease from last year. Fewer transactions means each comp carries more weight, so pricing off recent, nearby sales matters more than ever here.

What Do Homes Actually Sell For in Grand Lakes, Katy TX?

Grand Lakes homes are selling in the $564,500 to $595,000 range in mid-2026, depending on the window you measure. As of July 2026 the median home price in Grand Lakes, Katy is $564,500, while the average sale price is $563,988. On average, houses spend 32 days on the market before being sold. Measured over a full year, the median sale price for homes in Grand Lakes, Katy over the last 12 months is $595,000, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.

Grand Lakes is a bigger, slightly older community than Seven Meadows. The community features over 2,200 homes, situated just south of I-10 and west of Grand Parkway, with home styles running from single-story ranch layouts to larger two-story houses. The wider inventory and range mean more entry points for buyers; homes here have listed from the low $300,000s up past $1 million.

How Do Seven Meadows and Grand Lakes Compare on Price?

Seven Meadows currently carries a higher median sold price than Grand Lakes, but the two overlap heavily on the ground. Here's how they line up on the factors buyers and sellers ask about most:

Factor	Seven Meadows	Grand Lakes
Median sold price (mid-2026)	~$605,000	~$564,500–$595,000
Year-over-year price change	+8%	+3% (12-mo), roughly flat recent
Days on market	~30–40	~32
Approx. homes / community	~1,700	~2,200
Primary build era	2002–2008	1990s–2000s
County / ZIP	Fort Bend / 77494	Fort Bend / 77494
School district	Katy ISD	Katy ISD

The practical takeaway: Seven Meadows tends to run a bit higher at the median with a tighter, more boutique footprint, while Grand Lakes offers a wider spread of price points and floor plans thanks to its larger size. Both sit in the same ZIP, the same county, and the same school district, so the choice usually comes down to home style, lot, and which specific sold comps line up with your budget.

How Does This Compare to Nearby Cinco Ranch?

Cinco Ranch, the larger master-planned community just north, gives useful context for both. Recent data shows median sold prices in Cinco Ranch running roughly $555,000 to $620,000 a band that fully contains both Seven Meadows and Grand Lakes. Cinco Ranch is far bigger (around 8,100 acres and 19,000 residents), so it carries more amenity breadth and name recognition, while Seven Meadows and Grand Lakes offer a more contained feel at comparable price points. If you're weighing all three, the sold numbers are close enough that lifestyle fit and specific home features usually decide it. You can dig into that community in our full Cinco Ranch guide.

Why Does This Matter for Buyers and Sellers in Katy, TX?

The sold-price gap between these two communities is real but modest and that changes how you should act. For sellers, the pullback in transaction volume (Seven Meadows sales down roughly 51% year over year, Grand Lakes down about 23%) means fewer recent comps and a market where overpricing gets punished with longer days on market. Pricing to the actual sold data from day one is closing homes; testing the market high is not.

For buyers, both communities have shifted toward more balance. The broader Katy and Fort Bend market is sitting near five months of inventory, which gives you more selection and more room to negotiate on price, closing costs, or repairs than you'd have had a year or two ago. In two neighborhoods this comparable, the leverage comes from knowing which specific comps support your offer, not from the headline median.

What Do Buyers and Sellers Most Want to Know About Seven Meadows and Grand Lakes Prices?

Which community has higher home prices, Seven Meadows or Grand Lakes?As of mid-2026, Seven Meadows carries the higher median sold price, around $605,000 versus roughly $564,500 to $595,000 in Grand Lakes. The gap is real but modest, and both communities overlap heavily in their price ranges. Because they sit in the same 77494 ZIP within Fort Bend County and the Greater Houston Area, the better value for you often depends on specific home style, lot, and which recent sold comps match your budget rather than the neighborhood name alone.

How fast are homes selling in Seven Meadows and Grand Lakes right now?Homes in both communities are selling in roughly 30 to 40 days on market in mid-2026. Grand Lakes has averaged around 32 days recently, and Seven Meadows falls in a similar window. That's slower than the frantic pace of the pandemic-era market but still healthy for Katy, TX. For sellers, it means a well-priced home moves in about a month; for buyers, it means you generally have a little breathing room to evaluate a home rather than deciding within hours.

Are home prices going up or down in these Katy communities?Prices are broadly stable to modestly up. Seven Meadows is up about 8% year over year at the median, while Grand Lakes is up roughly 3% over the trailing 12 months and closer to flat in the most recent window. Different sources measure slightly different time frames, which is why you'll see a range. The honest read is that both communities have cooled from peak intensity into steadier, more sustainable appreciation rather than either a boom or a decline.

What should sellers price their home at in Seven Meadows or Grand Lakes?Sellers should price to recent sold comps within their specific section, not to the community-wide median or to list prices. With transaction volume down in both neighborhoods, each individual sale carries more weight, and overpricing shows up quickly as extended days on market. A home priced to the actual closed data tends to move within the roughly 30-to-40-day window; a home priced to the aspirational number tends to sit and eventually reduce.

Are Seven Meadows and Grand Lakes zoned to the same schools?Both communities are within Katy Independent School District, though specific campus assignments vary by subdivision within each neighborhood. Many homes in Seven Meadows, Grand Lakes, and neighboring Cinco Ranch feed toward the same set of Katy ISD schools given their shared location in the 77494 area of Fort Bend County. Buyers should always verify the exact school assignment for any individual property before making an offer, since zoning can shift year to year.

How do Seven Meadows and Grand Lakes prices compare to the wider Katy market?Both communities sit well above the broader Fort Bend County median, which was around $340,000 in mid-2026. That premium reflects their master-planned amenities, established build quality, and 77494 location. Compared to neighboring Cinco Ranch — where median sold prices run roughly $555,000 to $620,000, both Seven Meadows and Grand Lakes fall right in the same competitive band, so buyers comparing all three are largely choosing on lifestyle and home fit rather than dramatic price differences.

Related reading: explore the Cinco Ranch community guide · see the full Katy, TX area guide

Other Questions Buyers Ask About Seven Meadows and Grand Lakes Prices in Katy, TX:

• Is Seven Meadows or Grand Lakes a better value for the money in Katy TX?

• What is the price per square foot in Seven Meadows and Grand Lakes?

• Do homes with pools sell for more in Seven Meadows?

• How much inventory is available in Grand Lakes right now?

• Are there golf course lots for sale in Seven Meadows?

Whether you're planning to sell in Seven Meadows or buy in Grand Lakes, the sold data is where the real conversation starts. Niky Barker and The Barker Group at Keller Williams Signature can pull the exact comps for your street and price point in Katy, TX reach out anytime for a no-pressure look at your options.

About Niky Barker

Niky Barker is a REALTOR®, MRP, and AI-Certified agent and Team Leader at The Barker Group | Keller Williams Signature, serving buyers and sellers across Katy, Fulshear, Cypress, Richmond, Brookshire, Sugar Land, and the Greater Houston area in TX. She works Katy's master-planned communities, including Seven Meadows, Grand Lakes, and Cinco Ranch, closely and helps clients read past list prices to the sold data that actually drives decisions. To connect, visit The Barker Group contact page or call 917-399-7099.

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