The short answer: Sugar Land, Missouri City, Richmond, and Rosenberg are four separate cities in Fort Bend County, southwest of Houston, tied together by US-59/I-69 (the Southwest Freeway), SH 6, the Fort Bend Parkway Toll Road, the Westpark Tollway, and the Grand Parkway (SH 99). The Brazos River runs through the middle of it all. Most Sugar Land and Missouri City homes are in Fort Bend ISD. Rosenberg is in Lamar CISD, and "Richmond" addresses can be in either district. The biggest differences are whether a home is inside city limits (many "Sugar Land" and "Richmond" mailing addresses aren't), how property taxes, MUDs, and levee improvement districts (LIDs) stack up, price range, and flood exposure along the Brazos and local creeks. The river set record crests in both 2016 and 2017 (Harvey), so flood homework is not optional here.
This guide covers each city's governance and roads, school districts (facts only), recent HAR price data, taxes and special districts, flood history, new construction, and how veterans can use a VA loan here. For VA loan basics (eligibility, entitlement, the funding fee), start with our Houston VA Home Loan Buyer's Guide (2026). For neighborhoods close to the DeBakey VA Medical Center and Ellington Field, see Houston Realtor for Veterans: Best Neighborhoods Near the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Ellington Field & Other Veteran Resources (2026). For a wider look at suburbs across the metro, see Best Neighborhoods in Houston for Families (2026).
1. The Four Cities at a Glance
| Sugar Land | Missouri City | Richmond | Rosenberg | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What it is | Incorporated city (2020 Census population: 111,026) | Incorporated city (2020 Census population: 74,259); annexed Sienna MUD No. 2 in 2023 | Incorporated city and the Fort Bend County seat (2020 Census population: 11,627) | Incorporated city (2020 Census population: 38,282) |
| Main roads | US-59/I-69, SH 6, US-90A, Grand Parkway (SH 99) | SH 6, Fort Bend Parkway Toll Road, US-90A, Beltway 8 nearby | US-59/I-69, US-90A, FM 762, Grand Parkway nearby | US-59/I-69, US-90A, SH 36 |
| Water | Brazos River; levee improvement districts cover most of the city | Brazos River and local creeks (city streets were impassable in the 2016 flood) | On the Brazos River | South side of the Brazos River |
| School district(s) | Mostly Fort Bend ISD; some "Sugar Land" addresses (e.g., Greatwood) are in Lamar CISD | Mostly Fort Bend ISD; Colony Crossing, Fondren Park, and Fonmeadow are in Houston ISD | Lamar CISD and Fort Bend ISD both serve "Richmond" addresses | Lamar CISD |
| Appraisal district | Fort Bend Central Appraisal District (FBCAD) | FBCAD; Harris Central Appraisal District (HCAD) for the small Harris County portion | FBCAD | FBCAD |
| Special districts to check | Nine LIDs (per the city), plus MUDs | MUDs and LIDs: check by address | MUDs and LIDs: check by address | MUDs and LIDs: check by address |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau 2020 Census (QuickFacts); City of Missouri City "Schools" page; City of Rosenberg "Schools" page; Community Impact (Aug. 23, 2023); Fort Bend County "Cities & Towns" page; City of Sugar Land "Levee Improvement Districts" page; Lamar CISD (Dickinson Elementary). School assignments are set by address and can change. Always verify the exact address with the district.
2. Sugar Land
Where it is: Sugar Land sits on US-59/I-69 southwest of Houston, and centers on the junction of US-59/I-69 and SH 6. US-90A also runs through the area, and the Grand Parkway (SH 99) heads north from US-59 in Sugar Land toward I-10. It's the largest of the four cities by population.
Levees are part of daily life here. The City of Sugar Land says nine levee improvement districts operate over the majority of the city: First Colony LID, First Colony LID 2, and Fort Bend County LIDs 2, 7, 10, 11, 14, 15, and 17. LIDs build and maintain the levees, pump stations, and drainage that protect land along the river. They're funded with bonds repaid through property taxes levied by each district, and they're governed by boards appointed by Fort Bend County Commissioners Court or elected by residents. Where no LID covers an area, the city handles stormwater and floodplain functions. Use the city's LID map, or Fort Bend County's "Know your MUD, LID, PID" lookup, to see which district covers a specific home.
Schools (facts only): Most of Sugar Land is in Fort Bend ISD. Not every "Sugar Land" mailing address is, though: Lamar CISD runs Dickinson Elementary on Greatwood Parkway in Sugar Land, for example. Check the exact address with the district. Don't go by the subdivision name or the mailing address.
City limits vs. mailing address: Some neighborhoods with Sugar Land addresses are outside city limits, which changes which taxing units, services, and rules apply. Check the property's FBCAD record for its taxing jurisdictions.
VA care in town: The Sugar Land VA Clinic is at 1327 Lake Pointe Parkway, Suite 515 (details in section 11).
3. Missouri City
Where it is: Missouri City is east of Sugar Land, along SH 6 and the Fort Bend Parkway Toll Road, which runs north to Beltway 8 and continues in Harris County to US-90A/South Main. Most of the city is in Fort Bend County. The Houston ISD subdivisions noted below include Fondren Park, in the city's small Harris County portion.
Sienna and the 2023 annexation: In August 2023, Missouri City Council approved annexing Sienna Municipal Utility District No. 2, a section of the Sienna master planned community, adding about 6,000 residents under a strategic partnership agreement dating to 2001 (Community Impact). Other parts of Sienna were not part of that annexation, so check each Sienna address for city limits, MUD, and HOA.
Schools (facts only): The City of Missouri City says Fort Bend ISD serves most of the city, while Houston ISD serves the Missouri City subdivisions of Colony Crossing, Fondren Park, and Fonmeadow. Verify by address.
Flood note: During the 2016 Brazos flood, Missouri City's mayor issued a voluntary evacuation and declared a state of emergency, and city officials said 14 streets were impassable (Community Impact, July 2016). See section 7.
4. Richmond
Where it is: Richmond is the seat of Fort Bend County and sits on the Brazos River (Fort Bend County). It's the smallest of the four by population (11,627 in the 2020 Census), but the "Richmond" name covers a much larger area. Many master planned communities near the Grand Parkway and Westpark Tollway use Richmond mailing addresses (77406 and 77407 ZIP codes, for example), and a Richmond mailing address doesn't mean the home is inside Richmond city limits. Check Fort Bend County's city and ETJ limits map and the FBCAD record for the taxing units, including any MUD.
Schools (facts only): Lamar CISD serves parts of Richmond, Rosenberg, and Fulshear (Houston Public Media). Some communities with Richmond addresses are in Fort Bend ISD instead: Harvest Green lists Fort Bend ISD schools, including Travis High School on Harlem Road, and Aliana's developer has said its students attend Fort Bend ISD. Verify by address. In "Richmond," the district can change from one community to the next.
Housing: HAR splits the Richmond area into two Geo Market Areas: Fort Bend County North/Richmond, which HAR describes as near the Grand Parkway and Westpark Tollway, and Fort Bend South/Richmond, which HAR describes as just south of the Brazos River, mixing rural acreage and ranch properties with newer planned communities along FM 762 and Highway 36. Prices for both are in section 6.
5. Rosenberg
Where it is: Rosenberg is Richmond's neighbor to the west, on the south side of the Brazos River, along US-59/I-69 and US-90A. SH 36 also serves the Rosenberg area. Fort Bend County's history page notes that the town took its name from an 1880 rail depot, Rosenberg Junction.
Schools (facts only): The City of Rosenberg says Rosenberg is served by one public school district, Lamar Consolidated ISD, whose district office is on Avenue I in Rosenberg. Check the exact address with Lamar CISD's school finder tools.
Growth context: A November 2024 demographic report presented to Lamar CISD's board said construction was starting on more than 5,000 new houses a year in the district (Houston Public Media). That means a lot of new build competition for resales, and a lot of new MUDs. Read section 8 before you compare payments.
Flood note: Rosenberg was among the cities issuing evacuations during Harvey, and Fort Bend County officials said about 1,200 homes in Richmond, Rosenberg, and unincorporated areas were affected by the 2016 Brazos flood (section 7).
6. Price Context: What HAR's Latest Data Shows
HAR divides the region into Geo Market Areas (GMAs). Their boundaries don't match city limits, but they're the most local verified figures we found. From HAR's GMA Trending Report for September 2026 (rolling 12 months; columns labeled as HAR labels them; pulled October 26, 2026):
| HAR market area | ASP 10/2025 - 10/2026 | % Change (ASP vs. prior 12 months) | Transactions 10/2025 - 10/2026 | MOI 9/2026 | Avg DOM 10/2025 - 10/2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Land East | $479,443 | -0.6% | 131 | 4.1 | 38.5 |
| Sugar Land North | $434,468 | -5.0% | 279 | 5.3 | 50.6 |
| Sugar Land South | $700,758 | -8.4% | 405 | 5.4 | 40.6 |
| Sugar Land West | $507,744 | -1.6% | 676 | 6.0 | 43.7 |
| Missouri City Area | $310,461 | -1.1% | 1,117 | 4.9 | 47.6 |
| Sienna Area | $525,152 | +0.3% | 849 | 6.8 | 62.9 |
| Fort Bend County North/Richmond | $456,913 | -3.3% | 1,562 | 6.0 | 57.8 |
| Fort Bend South/Richmond | $366,024 | -1.2% | 1,326 | 6.7 | 61.6 |
Source: HAR.com GMA Trending Report, September 2026 (accessed Oct. 26, 2026). ASP = average sales price; MOI = months of inventory; Avg DOM = average days on market. Averages can be pulled up or down by a few very high or low sales.
What it means for you: Every one of these areas showed 4 to 7 months of inventory in September 2026, which usually gives buyers more room to negotiate on price, repairs, or closing costs than they had a few years ago. Average prices over the past 12 months were flat to down in most of these areas. That's market context, not a prediction. Your agent should pull comps for the specific subdivision and street. For the metro wide picture, see Houston Housing Market Update October 2026.
7. Flood Risk: The Brazos, the Levees, and Local Drainage
The river's record
The National Weather Service gauge for the Brazos River at Richmond has a flood stage of 45 feet, with major flooding at 50 feet. Its two highest recorded crests came back to back:
- 54.74 feet on June 2, 2016 (the Memorial Day 2016 flood)
- 55.19 feet on Sept. 1, 2017 (Hurricane Harvey), the record
2016
After the 2016 flood, Fort Bend County's road commissioner said about 1,200 homes in Richmond, Rosenberg, and unincorporated areas were affected, plus more than 250 homes in Simonton (Community Impact, July 2016).
Harvey (2017)
- On Aug. 27, 2017, with NWS forecasting a crest near 59 feet at the Richmond gauge, County Judge Robert Hebert said a flood that size "exceeds the design specifications of our levees" and ordered mandatory evacuations for several levee and utility districts along the Brazos (including First Colony LID and Fort Bend County LIDs 6, 7, and 20) and voluntary evacuations for others, including Fort Bend County LIDs 2, 10, 11, 14, 15, and 17, First Colony LID 2, Pecan Grove MUD, and Sienna Plantation. Rosenberg, Richmond, and Simonton also ordered evacuations. The river crested lower than that forecast, at 55.19 feet.
- Levees holding isn't the whole story. Fort Bend County LID No. 19's engineer reported that the district's levee and gates performed as designed, yet 570 homes in the district's Sweetbriar, The Orchard, Shadow Glen, Lost Creek, and Millwood communities flooded. Heavy rain fell inside the levee while the high river blocked gravity drainage, so pumps had to carry the load.
- Countywide, Fort Bend officials said in March 2018 that Harvey destroyed or damaged more than 6,800 homes. Just over 3,000 of them were in the Canyon Gate/Cinco Ranch area, hit partly by Barker Reservoir backup, a separate risk from the Brazos (Houston Public Media).
None of this means any home will or won't flood. Plan as if it could.
Your flood checklist for any home here
- Check the official FEMA flood map (FEMA Flood Map Service Center) for the exact address, and look up the LID, MUD, or drainage district that protects it (Fort Bend County's "Know your MUD, LID, PID" map or the City of Sugar Land's LID map). Sign up for that district's alerts.
- Ask whether the home is behind a levee and how it did in 2016 and 2017. A home behind a levee can still flood from heavy rain trapped inside it, as LID 19 saw in Harvey, and flood maps can change.
- Read the seller's flood answers. Texas Property Code §5.008 requires the Seller's Disclosure Notice to cover whether the home has flood insurance, has flooded from a reservoir release or naturally, is in a 100 year or 500 year floodplain, floodway, flood pool, or reservoir, and whether the seller has filed a flood insurance claim (NFIP included) or received FEMA or SBA flood assistance. Ask follow up questions on any "yes."
- Ask for an elevation certificate and any mitigation records, and get a flood insurance quote even if the home is outside a mapped flood zone.
- Mind the 30 day clock. NFIP policies generally have a 30 day waiting period before coverage starts. The main exception: when coverage is bought in connection with making, increasing, extending, or renewing a loan, there's no wait. Get your quote during the option period, not the week of closing.
- Know the lender rule. If the home is in a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area and your mortgage is federally backed (including VA loans), the lender must require flood insurance.
8. Taxes, MUDs, LIDs, and HOAs (General Guidance, No Promises)
Property taxes here depend on which taxing units cover the exact parcel: Fort Bend County, the school district, the city (if inside city limits), plus any MUD, LID, or other special district. Two homes on either side of a road can have different tax bills, and some Fort Bend homes are in both a MUD and a LID.
- Look it up on FBCAD (Fort Bend Central Appraisal District property search) and ask for the seller's most recent tax bill.
- Special district notice: Under Texas Water Code §49.452, a seller of property in a covered district, including districts whose main job is water, sewer, drainage, or flood control paid for with tax backed bonds, must give you a written Notice to Purchaser before you sign a binding contract. The required form (§49.4521) states the district's current tax rate and the bonds voters have approved and the district has issued. If the notice comes late, you may be able to terminate (closing after a late notice waives that right).
- Homestead exemption: If it's your primary residence, Texas school districts must give a $140,000 residence homestead exemption (Tax Code §11.13(b), per the Texas Comptroller), and other taxing units may offer more. File with FBCAD.
- Veteran exemptions (general): Texas offers a partial exemption for disabled veterans based on disability rating (Tax Code §11.22) and a total homestead exemption for veterans rated 100% disabled or individually unemployable (§11.131), per the Texas Comptroller. FBCAD decides eligibility. Our Houston Realtor for Veterans guide covers these in more detail.
- HOAs: Master planned communities like Sienna, Riverstone, Harvest Green, and Aliana have HOA dues, amenity fees, and deed restrictions. Get the amounts and the rules (rentals, parking, fences, home businesses) before your option period ends.
We can't tell you what your taxes will be or promise any exemption result. Confirm with FBCAD, and talk to a tax professional for your situation.
9. New Construction in Sugar Land, Missouri City & Richmond
The Katy, Cypress, and Fulshear new build market has its own guide (New Construction Homes in Katy, Cypress & Fulshear: A 2026 Buyer's Guide). Here are four large Fort Bend communities we verified:
- Sienna (Missouri City): Johnson Development's flagship community is planned for 16,500 plus homes, with eight on site Fort Bend ISD schools, and connects north via the Fort Bend Parkway. Part of Sienna was annexed into Missouri City in 2023 (section 3).
- Harvest Green (Richmond): a 1,700 acre Johnson Development community along the Grand Parkway, built around a working farm, and planned for more than 2,600 residential units (developer). Its community site lists Fort Bend ISD schools.
- Riverstone (Sugar Land area): a Johnson Development community that opened in 2001. In April 2024 the developer said about 6,400 homes had sold and that Monet Estates, a 32 home gated section by Psalms Fine Homes, was its final neighborhood. Expect mostly resales, and ask what builder inventory is left.
- Aliana (Richmond): a roughly 2,000 acre community on the Grand Parkway between US-59 and I-10, with about 4,200 households planned at build out, per the developer's 2019 release. Check current builder availability.
New build checklist: Read the MUD/LID notice, HOA budget, and builder warranty. Ask whether the lot is in or near a mapped floodplain or behind a levee, and what the finished floor elevation is. Builder preferred lender incentives are optional, so compare them with an outside VA lender. Get your own inspection, even on a brand new home.
10. Roads and Getting Around
- US-59/I-69 (Southwest Freeway) is the main spine, running through Sugar Land, Richmond, and Rosenberg toward Houston.
- SH 6 runs through Sugar Land and Missouri City.
- Fort Bend Parkway Toll Road: Fort Bend County runs about 6.2 miles from Beltway 8 south to Sienna Parkway, with interchanges at Highway 6, Lake Olympia Parkway, and FM 2234/McHard Road. Harris County runs the section north to US-90A. An extension from Sienna Parkway to Sienna Ranch Road opened in November 2023.
- Westpark Tollway: Fort Bend County runs about 8.3 miles, from the county line just east of FM 1464 west past the Grand Parkway, connecting toward SH 6, Beltway 8, US-59, and the Galleria area.
- Grand Parkway (SH 99) Segment D runs 17.4 miles from US-59 in Sugar Land north to I-10 near Katy (TxDOT). Segment C, south and east from US-59 toward SH 288, is not built yet. TxDOT's status summary (Sept. 8, 2026) shows the first piece, C-1 (US-59/I-69 to FM 762), still in design build procurement.
- Toll tag required: Fort Bend County's toll roads are electronic toll tag only, with no cash and no pay by mail. Get an EZ TAG, TxTag, or TollTag before you move.
We don't quote commute times. Drive your actual route at your actual hours before you buy.
11. The VA Buyer Angle
- No down payment for qualifying borrowers. VA says its home loan program doesn't require a down payment or monthly mortgage insurance. Whether you can buy with no money down depends on your entitlement, the loan amount, the appraisal, and your lender's approval. You'll still have closing costs unless the seller or lender covers them.
- Get your COE early. Most VA lenders can pull your Certificate of Eligibility, or you can request it on VA.gov.
- Budget the funding fee. Per VA.gov (page updated Oct. 5, 2026), the purchase funding fee is 2.15% for first use with less than 5% down and 3.3% after first use with less than 5% down, dropping to 1.5% with 5% or more down and 1.25% with 10% or more. Veterans receiving VA compensation for a service connected disability don't pay it, and VA.gov lists other exemptions.
- VA care nearby. VA Houston has two clinics in Fort Bend, both open weekdays 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. per VA.gov: the Richmond VA Clinic at 22001 Southwest Freeway, Suite 200, Richmond, TX 77469, and the Sugar Land VA Clinic at 1327 Lake Pointe Parkway, Suite 515, Sugar Land, TX 77478 (primary care, mental health, and lab services, per VA Houston). For hospital care, the DeBakey VA Medical Center is in the Texas Medical Center. Our Houston Realtor for Veterans post covers that side of town.
- Flood and the VA loan. A VA loan on a home in a Special Flood Hazard Area requires flood insurance (section 7), so add it to your payment estimate before you write an offer.
- Property tax help. See the veteran exemption note in section 8 and confirm with FBCAD.
Need the full VA loan walkthrough? Read the Houston VA Home Loan Buyer's Guide (2026).
12. The Owner Occupied 2 to 4 Unit (House Hack) Angle
Don't assume you'll find a duplex or fourplex in any given Fort Bend neighborhood. Many master planned communities are almost entirely single family, and small multifamily inventory changes month to month. If you want to house hack (live in one unit and rent the others):
- Search HAR's Multi Family category for Sugar Land, Missouri City, Richmond, and Rosenberg ZIP codes and set alerts. Inventory comes and goes.
- Check deed restrictions, HOA rules, and city zoning before you fall in love with a property. Some subdivisions limit uses or rentals.
- Know Texas's landlord flood notice. Under Texas Property Code §92.0135 (amended effective Sept. 1, 2025), landlords must give tenants a signed written notice saying whether they're aware the dwelling is in a 100 year floodplain, and if they know it flooded in the past five years, they must disclose that too. Along the Brazos, plan for it on every lease.
- Gross rent is not net cash flow. Gross rent is what tenants pay before expenses. Net cash flow is what's left after your mortgage, taxes, MUD/LID/HOA, insurance (including flood), vacancy, repairs, and reserves. It can be much smaller than gross rent, or negative.
With a VA loan you must live in one of the units. Our How to Buy a Fourplex (or Duplex/Triplex) with a VA Loan in Texas walks through it step by step, and our free field manual "The Next Mission" turns it into a plan.
13. FAQ: Sugar Land, Missouri City, Richmond & Rosenberg
Are Sugar Land, Missouri City, Richmond, and Rosenberg all separate cities? Yes. All four are incorporated cities in Fort Bend County, and Richmond is the county seat. Many homes with Sugar Land or Richmond mailing addresses are outside city limits, so check the FBCAD record for the taxing units.
What school districts serve these cities? Mostly Fort Bend ISD in Sugar Land and Missouri City, Houston ISD in three Missouri City subdivisions, and Lamar CISD in Rosenberg. "Richmond" and some "Sugar Land" addresses are split between Lamar CISD and Fort Bend ISD. School assignments are set by address and can change, so check with the district.
What is a levee improvement district (LID)? A LID is a special district that builds and maintains levees, pump stations, and drainage, paid for with bonds repaid through its own property tax. The City of Sugar Land says nine LIDs cover most of the city. If you buy in one, the seller owes you a Notice to Purchaser under Texas Water Code §49.452.
Did the Brazos River flood during Harvey? Yes. The Brazos at Richmond set its record crest of 55.19 feet on Sept. 1, 2017, after hitting 54.74 feet in 2016. The county ordered evacuations for several levee districts. In one LID, the levee held, but 570 homes still flooded from rain trapped inside. Check each home's flood history, the FEMA map, and the seller's disclosure.
Is Sienna part of Missouri City? Partly. Missouri City annexed Sienna MUD No. 2 in 2023, adding about 6,000 residents. Check each Sienna address for city limits, MUD, and HOA.
How much do homes cost here? Per HAR's September 2026 GMA Trending Report, average sales prices over the prior 12 months ranged from about $310,000 (Missouri City Area) to about $701,000 (Sugar Land South). Prices vary widely by subdivision, so get street level comps.
Can I buy here with a VA loan and no down payment? Possibly. VA loans don't require a down payment for qualifying borrowers, subject to entitlement, appraisal, and lender approval. You'll still pay the VA funding fee unless you're exempt, plus closing costs.
Where's the nearest VA clinic? VA Houston runs the Richmond VA Clinic (22001 Southwest Freeway) and the Sugar Land VA Clinic (1327 Lake Pointe Parkway). Hospital care is at the DeBakey VA Medical Center in the Texas Medical Center.
About the Author
Broaderick "Charlie" Brown Jr. is a Texas real estate agent and the founder of Luxuriant Realty Group, brokered by eXp Realty, LLC (TREC License #685207). He helps Houston veterans and families buy and sell with a plan, with a special focus on veterans using VA loans to buy owner occupied duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes. He leads Boots to Buildings, a free community for veterans building generational wealth through real estate, and wrote "The Next Mission," a VA multifamily field manual for service members and veterans.
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Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census via QuickFacts (Sugar Land city, Missouri City city, Richmond city, Rosenberg city, Texas)
- City of Missouri City, "Schools": missouricitytx.gov/415/Schools
- City of Rosenberg, "Schools": rosenbergtx.gov/301/Schools
- Lamar CISD, Dickinson Elementary (7110 Greatwood Pkwy., Sugar Land); Houston Public Media, "Lamar CISD is the fastest growing school district in Texas, report finds" (Nov. 18, 2024)
- Harvest Green, "Schools" page (harvestgreentexas.com/education); AIRIA Development Co., Aliana news release (Jan. 2019)
- Fort Bend County, "Cities & Towns"; Fort Bend County City and ETJ Limits map (March 2026); Fort Bend County Precinct 3 "LIDs and MUDs"; Fort Bend Central Appraisal District (fbcad.org); Fort Bend County "Know your MUD, LID, PID" lookup
- City of Sugar Land, "Levee Improvement Districts": sugarlandtx.gov/1726/Levee-Improvement-Districts
- Community Impact, "Missouri City Council annexes part of Sienna, adds 6K citizens" (Aug. 23, 2023) and "Fort Bend County recuperates, cleans following Memorial Day weekend floods" (July 6, 2016)
- HAR.com, GMA Trending Report, September 2026 (accessed Oct. 26, 2026): har.com/content/trendingreport; HAR Geo Market Area pages for Fort Bend County North/Richmond and Fort Bend South/Richmond
- NOAA/National Weather Service, National Water Prediction Service, Brazos River at Richmond (RMOT2) flood categories and historic crests (accessed Oct. 26, 2026)
- Fort Bend County, "Evacuation Order" and "Mandatory Evacuation Order for Areas Near Brazos River" (Aug. 27, 2017)
- Costello, Inc., Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 19 After Action Report, Hurricane Harvey (Oct. 10, 2017)
- Houston Public Media, "Fort Bend County Reports Harvey Destroyed Or Damaged 6,800 Homes" (Mar. 14, 2018)
- FEMA / NFIP: flood insurance waiting period (44 CFR 61.11) and mandatory purchase requirement for federally backed loans in Special Flood Hazard Areas
- Texas Property Code §5.008 (seller's disclosure) and §92.0135 (landlord floodplain notice, as amended by SB 2349, eff. Sept. 1, 2025)
- Texas Water Code §§49.452 and 49.4521 (Notice to Purchasers); Texas Comptroller, Property Tax Exemptions (Tax Code §§11.13, 11.22, 11.131)
- Johnson Development, Sienna and Harvest Green community pages (2026); Riverstone, "New Luxury Homes Coming to Riverstone's Final Neighborhood" (Apr. 26, 2024)
- Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority, "Toll Roads" and "Fort Bend Parkway Extension to Sienna Ranch Opens" (Nov. 2023)
- TxDOT, SH 99 Grand Parkway Segment C and Segment D overviews; SH 99 Grand Parkway Segment C-1 Project Development Status and Procurement Process Summary (Sept. 8, 2026)
- VA.gov: VA funding fee and closing costs (updated Oct. 5, 2026); Richmond VA Clinic and Sugar Land VA Clinic location pages; VA Houston, "New VA Clinic Open In Ft. Bend County" (June 2, 2021)
Educational content only. Neighborhood, school district, and tax information is general and is not a guarantee about any property, school assignment, tax bill, flood risk, or commute; school assignments are set by each district by address and can change. Prices are HAR GMA Trending Report figures (September 2026, rolling 12 months) and are not an appraisal or valuation of any home. Flood history is from the National Weather Service, Fort Bend County, a levee district engineer's report, and news reports; levees, pumps, and flood maps do not guarantee any flood outcome, and none is promised. Property tax, MUD, LID, and exemption information (Texas Water Code §§49.452, 49.4521; Tax Code §§11.13, 11.22, 11.131) is general and is not tax or legal advice; confirm with the Fort Bend Central Appraisal District or a tax professional. Community details come from developers' own materials and may be out of date. VA loan and funding fee details are from VA.gov as of October 2026; your lender and VA make all eligibility and approval decisions. This is not financial, legal, tax, insurance, or lending advice, and no price, rent, cash flow, appreciation, or return is promised. Rents mentioned are gross, before expenses. Luxuriant Realty Group is brokered by eXp Realty, LLC. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, HAR, any school district, appraisal district, MUD, LID, builder, developer, or government agency. Equal Housing Opportunity.
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