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Established, suburban Riata Ranch
Riata Ranch is an established neighborhood featuring a 3-mile trail system where residents greet each other during morning strolls. "One of the luxuries of living in Riata Ranch is you don't have to leave the neighborhood to get outside," says Phillippa Smith, a Realtor with five years of experience who works for Texas United Realty. "The community has its own park with a playground, swimming pool, splash pad and a pavilion to gather with neighbors for a barbecue." Tree shaded neighborhood streets culminate in cul-de-sacs where children play, and residents wake in traditional brick homes. Though a typical suburb in look and feel, the community's claim to fame is that its local bakery, CookieGram, owned and operated by a resident, was featured on the Food Network in 2017. Those living here enjoy easy access to broader Cypress and Houston via Interstates 10 and 290. Jenny Correa, a Realtor with LPT Realty, LLC and who has 20-plus years of experience, says that when it comes down to it, her clients move here for one thing: "It's a very desirable area because of the school district. That is the main reason."
The footbridge at Riata Ranch Park is a beautiful part of the neighborhood.
Spend time with family and friends walking around Riata Ranch.
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Neo traditionals homes built in the late 1990s to early 2000s
Brick traditionals from the late 20th and early 21st centuries knit closely together on modest lawns in 11 subdivisions, two of which are gated. “It’s more of a community, a homier vibe in those older neighborhoods,” says Jessica Higdon of Blair Realty Group, who’s sold homes in Riata Ranch and has been a Realtor for just over a year. “I think you get more of the beauty with the trees.” Yards are modest, dotted by live oaks and capped in sidewalks. Though there are over 1,000 houses, only a handful are on the market at any given time, creating high demand. “If the price is competitive, the house won’t be on the market for long,” Smith says. Prices range from the high $200,000s to the low $500,000s, depending on square footage and whether a community is gated. Homeowners Association fees are around $60 to $70 a month. Two significant storms hit Harris County in the last decade: Hurricane Harvey in 2017 and Hurricane Beryl in 2024. The former led to severe flooding. The latter left homes without power and coincided with a heat wave, leading the county to open public cooling stations. After Harvey, Harris County began updating its flood maps, which had not been overhauled since 2007. The potential release date for this improved mapping is 2025, and the increased accuracy will help homeowners and buyers better understand if a property is at risk. While Riata Ranch sees extremes regarding weather, the neighborhood’s CAP Index Crime Score is 2 out of 10, lower than the national average of 4.
Larger custom builds offer great curb appeal to the residents of Riata Ranch.
Riata Ranch has home options for every budget.
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Schools rated A to A plus on Niche
Riata Ranch is served by the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District. Students begin their education at Woodard Elementary School before filtering into Spillane Middle School and Cypress Ranch High School. Both the elementary and middle schools earn A ratings from Niche. Parents of Spillane students can pay to enroll their children in summer camp programming that integrates STEM learning labs, arts and crafts workshops, indoor and outdoor sports training, and more. Cypress Ranch High, rated A plus on Niche, offers Advanced Placement courses and allows students to participate in a dual-credit program. According to Niche, the school's average SAT score is around 1240, and it maintains a 98% graduation rate. Lone Star College-CyFair is just over 2 miles southwest for a convenient college track.
Woodard Elementary creates a strong learning enviroment for Riata Ranch students.
Cypress Ranch High School is one of Riata Ranch's premiere learning communities.
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Downtown Houston is around 30 miles away
The neighborhood lacks robust pedestrian pathways and bus transportation, making it more accessible to get places via car. U.S. 290 is less than a mile north of the neighborhood for trips around Cypress and Houston. This highway connects to Grand Parkway to the west, I-10 to the south and Highway 6 to the east. Downtown Houston and George Bush International are around 30 to 35 miles away.
Riata Ranch has walking trails that run throughout it.
Riata Ranch is the perfect place to raise a family.
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Residents of Riata Ranch have their own private park
Riata Ranch Park is private and requires a key fob for access that only residents can obtain. Kids enjoy the park's playground and flower-themed splash pad. The community pool has a shallow section with small slides for the kids and a lap pool for active swimmers. Residents often walk the 3-mile paved trail that winds through the park's rolling grassy area reminiscent of a golfing green. Friends meet at the lighted tennis courts, where they can play until dusk. Houston National Golf Club is just next door in the master-planned community of Stone Gate, offering a public 18-hole course where people can pay per game. Dog Park Beach, less than 3 miles south, has a sandy shoreline that winds around a large lake where dogs chase tennis balls into the water to splash and play.
Riata Ranch is full of green spaces to enjoy.
Fishing enthusiasts can find well stocked lakes around many of Riata Ranch's parks.
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Specialty lattes at P&P Desserts and Coffee
Dining-out options swarm Barker Cypress Road just west of residential areas. Hailey's Italian Restaurant serves classics like pepperoni pizza, spaghetti with meatballs, and some Tex-Mex-inspired fare. . P&P Desserts and Coffee opened in 2023 , serving homemade candy bars and cakes alongside specialty lattes. There's also a Walmart Neighborhood Market in this shopping corridor for grocery hauls. While there's a dental office, yoga studio, nail salon and a barber shop, retail is slim. Cypress Towne Center is just over 3 miles north along Greenhouse Road with chains including Target and PetSmart. Though CookieGram is also local on Windwalker Trail, it mostly creates specialty cookie packages for events that clients order in advance.
Riata Ranch residents can head to Town Lake for many different dining options.
From cozy diners to upscale bistros, options abound in the neighborhood of Riata Ranch.
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Live music at The Boardwalk at Towne Lake
Aside from meeting for classes at CookieGram, the neighborhood holds semi-regular front yard garage sales and informal barbecues at the local park. The Boardwalk at Towne Lake, just over a mile southwest, hosts free live music every Thursday in summer at its small central green overlooking the lake. Music lovers, from genre hoppers to strict country and rock lovers, show up to appreciate the shows.
A short drive away, Towne Lake shopping center has live music, restaurants and green spaces.
Many shopping centers are close to lakes that have walking paths for family gatherings.
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Crime and Safety
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Riata Ranch Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Riata Ranch, Cypress sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 57 days. The median sale price for homes in Riata Ranch, Cypress over the last 12 months is $389,000, up 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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