Life in Sunterra, Katy
A resort-style master-planned community with lakes, lagoon-style amenities and acclaimed Katy ISD schools.
- 2,303 acres
- Master-planned community
- ~7,000 homes
- In the community master plan
- Katy ISD
- School district
- ~29 miles
- To downtown Houston
The community
Everything a quick trip from your back door
Sunterra is a roughly 2,300-acre master-planned community a few miles north of I-10 and west of the Grand Parkway (TX-99). One of the top-selling communities in Texas, it has room for about 7,000 homes, plus parks, playgrounds and trails woven through the neighborhoods.
Two amenity villages anchor resort-style living: the Sol Club, home to Sunterra's crystalline lagoon with white-sand beaches, and The Retreat, with a lazy river, water slide, resort pool, fitness center and yoga studio. When the water is right outside your fence, every day feels like a staycation.
- Crystalline lagoon at the Sol Club
- The Retreat: lazy river, pool, fitness & yoga
- Parks, playgrounds and trails throughout
- Community lakes with fountains
- Minutes to I-10 and TX-99 (Grand Parkway)
Schools
Zoned to acclaimed Katy ISD
Homes in Sunterra feed into Katy ISD, one of the region's most sought-after districts. The typical feeder pattern for the community includes these campuses; assignments vary by address, so Carol recommends confirming your exact boundaries with the district.
Robertson Elementary
Elementary (feeder pattern)
Katy ISD site
McElwain Elementary
Elementary (feeder pattern)
Katy ISD site
Haskett Junior High
Junior high (feeder pattern)
Katy ISD site
Paetow High School
High school (feeder pattern)
Katy ISD site
Feeder patterns shown are the typical pattern reported for Sunterra and may not apply to every address. Verify with Katy ISD at katyisd.org.
Commute
Roughly 29 miles to downtown Houston
From Sunterra, I-10 (the Katy Freeway) runs straight into downtown, about 30 to 35 minutes with clear roads. The Grand Parkway (TX-99) links north, and the Westpark Tollway is a popular alternate for rush hour.
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I-10 Katy Freeway
The main artery east to downtown; HOV lanes help carpoolers
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TX-99 Grand Parkway
North-south connector to Beltway 8, I-10 and I-69
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Westpark Tollway
An alternate used by south Katy commuters, often faster during peak traffic
Drive times vary with traffic; allow extra time during weekday peaks (45 to 75 minutes eastbound in the morning).
Around the corner
Local spots worth the drive
Real favorites around Katy, from parks to coffee to dinner. Hours change, so check each spot before you go.
Mary Jo Peckham Park
Park · pond fishing · trails
A neighborhood park with a fishing pond, trail and playground, just a few minutes from Sunterra.
Visit their site
Humble Grounds Coffeehouse
Coffee · Historic Avenue C
A local roaster coffeehouse in old Katy with a loyal following and a cozy, community feel.
Visit their site
Active Coffee Shop
Coffee & cafe
A Katy favorite for coffee and grab-and-go bites, in the 77493 area near Sunterra.
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Snappys
American dining
A locally loved spot for burgers, shakes and family dinners in Katy.
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Los Cucos Mexican Cafe
Mexican dining
A long-running Katy favorite for Tex-Mex plates and margaritas.
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Pearl & Vine
Upscale dining · cocktails
A polished dining room and bar on the Grand Parkway side of Katy, good for date nights.
Visit their site
Come see the lake for yourself
Carol Jukes knows Sunterra block by block. Reach out to tour 137 Eliana Shores Dr and get a feel for the lifestyle.
Contact Carol Jukes