Homes for Sale/Fort Bend County/Katy/Firethorne
Active MLS #48812868 · 17 days on market

28215 Helmsman Knolls Drive

Katy, TX 77494
Subdivision  ·  Firethorne
List Price
$415,000
$177/SF · 8.2% above neighborhood median
Beds
4
Baths
2
Sq Ft
2,339
Built
2009
Lot
6,849 sf
Garage
2-car
County
Fort Bend
Tax Rate
2.26%

Schools

§ 03
District
Elementary RAY AND JAMIE WOLMAN EL A
Middle WOODCREEK J H A
High KATY H S CCMR 83% · Grad 95% B
TEA accountability ratings reflect 2024–25 where available. School attendance zones are subject to district redistricting — confirm directly with the district before making a school-based decision.

Overview

§ 01

Single-Story Home with a Pool & Spa! Nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac street in the highly sought-after master-planned community of Firethorne and zoned to the highly acclaimed Katy ISD, this beautiful home offers comfort and outdoor living. Featuring 4 spacious bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, this home includes an elegant formal dining room that can serve as a versatile den or home office. The heart of the home is the spacious kitchen, complete with a large island, granite countertops, and ample cabinet storage. The kitchen opens seamlessly to the expansive breakfast area and living room, featuring abundant natural light. The private primary retreat is tucked away from the 3 generously sized secondary bedrooms and features double sinks, a separate shower and a soaking tub. Step outside to your own private backyard oasis with not back neighbors! Enjoy the beautiful pool and spa with fire features, a fire pit, extended patio. Roof Replaced in 2025, home warranty until 7/2027. See today!

Features

§ 02

Interior

  • All Bedrooms Down
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Vanity
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Full Bath On Main Level
  • Granite Counters
  • High Ceilings
  • Hot Tub Spa
  • Kitchen Island
  • Kitchen Family Room Combo
  • Main Level Primary
  • Pots And Pan Drawers
  • Pantry
  • Split Bedrooms
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower
  • Tub Shower
  • Walk In Closets

Exterior & lot

  • Covered Patio
  • Deck
  • Fully Fenced
  • Fence
  • Hot Tub Spa
  • Sprinkler Irrigation
  • Paved Driveway
  • Patio
  • Private Yard
  • Cul De Sac
  • Subdivision
  • Backs To Greenbelt Park
  • Pond On Lot
  • Side Yard
  • Back Yard
  • Covered
  • Roof: Composition
  • Roof: Other

Community

  • Basketball Court
  • Clubhouse
  • Sport Court
  • Dog Park
  • Fitness Center
  • Lake Or Pond
  • Meeting Banquet Party Room
  • Party Room
  • Picnic Area
  • Playground
  • Pickleball
  • Pool
  • Tennis Courts
  • Trails
  • Smoke Detectors
  • Style: Ranch
  • Style: Traditional

Property Details

§ 03 · Full MLS record

Property

Property Type Residential
Property Sub Type Detached
Architectural Style Ranch, Traditional
Year Built 2009
Year Built Source PublicRecords
New Construction No
Builder Name PERRY HOMES

Building

Stories 1
Levels One
Living Area 2,339 sq ft
Living Area Source Appraiser
Building Area Total 2,339 sq ft
Foundation Slab
Construction Other
Roof Composition, Other

Rooms & Baths

Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms (total) 2
Bathrooms Full 2
Bathrooms Half 0
Rooms Total 11

Interior

Interior Features All Bedrooms Down, Breakfast Bar, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Full Bath On Main Level, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Hot Tub Spa, Kitchen Island, Kitchen Family Room Combo, Main Level Primary, Pots And Pan Drawers, Pantry, Split Bedrooms, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Walk In Closets, Window Treatments
Flooring Carpet, Tile
Appliances Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave
Laundry Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
Windows Window Coverings
Security Smoke Detectors
Indoor Air Quality Ventilation

Exterior

Exterior Features Covered Patio, Deck, Fully Fenced, Fence, Hot Tub Spa, Sprinkler Irrigation, Paved Driveway, Patio, Private Yard
Patio / Porch Covered, Deck, Patio
Fencing Back Yard
Pool Private Yes
Pool Features Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Pool Spa Combo, Association

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces 2
Attached Garage Yes
Parking Features Attached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener

Lot

Lot Size (sq ft) 6,849
Lot Size (acres) 0.1572
Lot Size Source Appraiser
Lot Features Cul De Sac, Subdivision, Backs To Greenbelt Park, Pond On Lot, Side Yard

Location

County Fort Bend
MLS Area Major 36
MLS Area Minor Katy - Southwest
Subdivision Firethorne
Road Surface Concrete
Postal Code 77494

Utilities

Heating Central, Gas
Cooling Central Air, Electric, Attic Fan
Water Source Public
Sewer Public Sewer

HOA / Association

HOA Yes
HOA Fee $900
HOA Fee Frequency Annually
HOA Name Firethorne HOA
Fee Includes Clubhouse, Common Areas, Maintenance Grounds, Other, Recreation Facilities
Amenities Basketball Court, Clubhouse, Sport Court, Dog Park, Fitness Center, Lake Or Pond, Meeting Banquet Party Room, Party Room, Picnic Area, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Tennis Courts, Trails

Taxes, Terms & Disclosures

Tax Annual Amount $9,359
Tax Year 2026
Tax Rate (est.) 2.26%
Parcel # 3105-09-004-0100-914
Legal Description FIRETHORNE SEC 9, BLOCK 4, LOT 10
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, Va Loan
Lease Considered No
Disclosures Municipal Utility District Disclosure

Room Layout

§ 04 · 11 rooms · MLS-supplied

Main level · 11

Primary Bedroom 16x16
Primary Bathroom
Bedroom 12x14
Bedroom 12x12
Bedroom 11x12
Bathroom
Living Room
Kitchen
Dining Room
Breakfast Room Nook
Utility Room

MUD Disclosure (§49.452)

§ 03 · Data moat
● §49.452 Notice on file
0.7800
TOTAL TAX RATE · PER $100 ASSESSED · 2026
JurisdictionFort Bend County MUD 151 CountyFort Bend TCEQ District ID3079389 Bonded indebtedness Current year rate FetchedApr 27, 2026
● Verdict unknown
● What this tells you

The §49.452 notice is the only public document that lists a MUD's exact tax rate, outstanding bond debt, and the assessed value used to compute your taxes — direct from the district, not the MLS. If the district is newer or has more bonds outstanding than its neighbors, your effective tax rate will be higher here than just across the street.

Listing's rolled-up MUD rate 0.7200 Resolved MUD jurisdiction Fort Bend County MUD 151 Match confidence

Taxes & Cost of Ownership

§ 04
● Estimated monthly payment
$3,272
30-YR FIXED · ADJUST ASSUMPTIONS BELOW
%
%
Principal & interest$2,492 Property tax$780 Homeowners insuranceTBD
Subtotal (P&I + Tax) $3,272
Yearly HOA fee $900

Illustrative only, not a quote. P&I assumes the values entered above. Insurance and HOA dues vary — consult licensed lender and insurance agent for accurate quote.

● Effective tax rate · 3-year history
2.2591%
ALL 4 TAXING DISTRICTS · 2025 BILL
202320242025
MUD
0.72%
→ stable
School
1.12%
→ stable
City
→ stable
County
→ stable
Other districts
0.42%
→ stable

HOA & Community

§ 05
● HOA details
$900
ANNUALLY
Association nameFirethorne HOA Management co. Website Phone Cert on filehoa.texas.gov
Fee includes
Clubhouse · CommonAreas · MaintenanceGrounds · Other · RecreationFacilities
● Community amenities
gas_station
Shell · 0.3mi
Valero · 0.4mi
coffee
Southern Maid Donuts · 0.4mi
Starbucks · 1.0mi
gym
BODYBAR Pilates · 0.4mi
BODYBAR Pilates · 0.5mi
Fitness FX · 0.6mi
daycare
British Private Prep School · 0.4mi
British Private Prep School · 0.5mi
Ivy Kids of Silver Ranch · 1.5mi
grocery
Timewise · 0.4mi
Timewise · 0.5mi
Cornerstore · 0.5mi
pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy · 0.5mi
CVS Pharmacy · 0.6mi
CVS Pharmacy · 0.5mi

Broadband & Connectivity

§ 06 · Rolled up from MLS
● Max advertised speed at this address
8,000 Mbps
Fiber available · cable ok
Fiber to the Premises
Ezee Fiber
8,000 / 8,000 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
Fiber to the Premises
Hotwire Communications
5,000 / 5,000 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
Fiber to the Premises
AT&T
5,000 / 5,000 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
Fiber to the Premises
Xfinity
2,000 / 250 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
Coaxial Cable
Xfinity
2,000 / 250 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
Fiber to the Premises
Fidium Fiber
2,000 / 2,000 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
Fiber to the Premises
Astound Broadband
1,500 / 1,500 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Verizon
300 / 20 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
+ 7 additional provider(s)

Environmental Risk

§ 08
X
FEMA Zone
Zone X · Minimal risk
Outside 100-year and 500-year floodplains. No flood insurance required by lender.
PANEL 48157C SFHA NO SOURCE 48157C_STUDY1
🌡 Heat days >95°F
72 days/yr above 95°F
Plus 24 days above 100°F. NOAA station records, 2016-2025 average.
🌵 Drought (current)
No drought (D1 or worse)
US Drought Monitor county reading, week of 2026-09-15.
Sources: FEMA NFHL · NOAA GHCN-Daily · EPA AQS · US Drought Monitor. Climate rollup last computed Sep 23, 2026.

Recent Comparable Sales

§ 09
8 comparable sales nearby · sold median $164/SFAddress-level sold detail is available to registered users. Reach out to Allen for the full comparable-sales report.

Subdivision & Master Plan

§ 10
● Master plan
Firethorne
TIER: NEIGHBORHOOD
Subdivision name (MLS)Firethorne City · ZIPKaty · 77494 CountyFort Bend Listings in subdivision3,683 Active now25 Sold (last 12 mo)52 Curated amenities60
● Year-built distribution
2005s 13 2010s 10 2015s 1 2020s 1

Fire Protection

§ 11
Nearest station
Katy Fire Station #3
Distance
0.1 mi
Straight-line from listing
ISO rating
Future data point
Avg. response
From incident log (future)

Neighborhood Demographics

§ 12 · Census tract 48157673201 · ACS 2023
Median HH income
$168,297
ACS 2023
Median home value
$456,600
Census self-report
Owner-occupied
89%
3,903 housing units
Bachelor's+
66%
Adults 25+
Median age
35.4
Population 13,486
Work from home
29%
of commuters
Commute 45min+
32%
of commuters
Below poverty
6.0%
tract-level

Amenities & Nearby Places

§ 13

Active listing — amenities should populate from the go-live pipeline. Click to fetch now if missing.

Location & Neighborhood

§ 13
● This Home
28215 Helmsman Knolls Drive, Katy, TX 77494
Fort Bend County · 29.75°N, 95.85°W
gas_station
Shell
0.3 mi · 2 within 2 mi
coffee
Southern Maid Donuts
0.4 mi · 1 within 2 mi
gym
BODYBAR Pilates
0.4 mi · 2 within 2 mi
daycare
British Private Prep School
0.4 mi · 2 within 2 mi
Interactive map coming in v0.2 — currently showing schematic placement.
● Listing History
Sep 6, 2026 Listed $415,000 Matthew Freeman
Dec 31, 2008 Built
Status change events from HAR MLS (future: full audit trail)
● Disclosures & Attribution
Listed by Matthew Freeman · CENTURY 21 Western Realty, Inc
Data provided by Houston Realtors Information Service (HAR MLS). Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. All measurements, square footage, and school assignments should be independently verified. HAR MLS content last updated Sep 23, 2026.
MLS# 48812868 · LIST DATE: Sep 6, 2026 · PARCEL: 3105-09-004-0100-914
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