Homes for Sale/Harris County/Katy/Whispering Lakes
Active MLS #36435156 · 11 days on market

5956 Whispering Lakes Drive

Katy, TX 77493
Subdivision  ·  Whispering Lakes
List Price
$565,000
$141/SF · 24.5% below neighborhood median
Beds
3
Baths
3
Sq Ft
4,017
Built
2002
Lot
9,000 sf
Garage
2-car
County
Harris
Tax Rate
1.37%

Schools

§ 03
District
Elementary KATY EL B
Middle KATY 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

Brick single-story CUSTOM home on a fenced lot backing to a pond with a fountain! LOW TAXES! Major updates include: tankless water heater, garage door, foundation with transferable warranty & ROOF! 3 bed, 2.5 bath, 4,017 sq ft with covered brick porch & custom touches throughout. A long entry hall leads to formal living and dining rooms with tray ceilings, arches, and columns, plus a vaulted family room with stone fireplace, built-ins, and a wet bar with beverage fridge. The large granite kitchen offers double ovens, a second island with cooktop, a curved breakfast bar, and a walk-in pantry. Sunroom with French doors to the patio and water views. Primary suite with tray ceiling, see-through fireplace, jetted tub, walk-in shower, and walk-in closet. Two more bedrooms share a full bath. Study with built-ins, flex room, laundry room with sink, and two-car garage. Large patio ready for dining and grilling, with open grass to the water. Come see it in Katy!

Features

§ 02

Interior

  • All Bedrooms Down
  • Wet Bar
  • Crown Molding
  • Double Vanity
  • Entrance Foyer
  • En Suite Bathroom
  • Full Bath On Main Level
  • Granite Counters
  • High Ceilings
  • Jetted Tub
  • Kitchen Island
  • Kitchen Family Room Combo
  • Bath In Primary Bedroom
  • Main Level Primary
  • Pots And Pan Drawers
  • Pantry
  • Sitting Area In Primary
  • Separate Shower

Exterior & lot

  • Deck
  • Fence
  • Irrigation Sprinklers
  • Porch
  • Patio
  • Private Yard
  • Subdivision
  • Views
  • Waterfront
  • Backs To Greenbelt Park
  • Pond On Lot
  • Back Yard
  • Roof: Composition
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Attached
  • Garage

Community

  • Lake Or Pond
  • Trails
  • Lake
  • Water
  • Style: Traditional

Property Details

§ 03 · Full MLS record

Property

Property Type Residential
Property Sub Type Detached
Architectural Style Traditional
Year Built 2002
Year Built Source PublicRecords
New Construction No

Building

Stories 1
Levels One
Living Area 4,017 sq ft
Living Area Source Appraiser
Building Area Total 4,017 sq ft
Foundation Slab
Construction Brick
Roof Composition
Accessibility Accessible Kitchen Appliances, Accessible Full Bath, Accessible Bedroom, Accessible Common Area, Accessible Kitchen, Accessible Doors, Accessible Hallways

Rooms & Baths

Bedrooms 3
Bedrooms Possible 3
Bathrooms (total) 3
Bathrooms Full 2
Bathrooms Half 1
Rooms Total 9
Fireplaces 2
Fireplace Features Gas Log

Interior

Interior Features All Bedrooms Down, Wet Bar, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, En Suite Bathroom, Full Bath On Main Level, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Jetted Tub, Kitchen Island, Kitchen Family Room Combo, Bath In Primary Bedroom, Main Level Primary, Pots And Pan Drawers, Pantry, Sitting Area In Primary, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Vanity, Vaulted Ceilings
Flooring Carpet, Tile
Appliances Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Disposal, Microwave, Cooktop, Tankless Water Heater
Laundry Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Windows Window Coverings

Exterior

Exterior Features Deck, Fence, Irrigation Sprinklers, Porch, Patio, Private Yard
Patio / Porch Deck, Patio, Porch
Fencing Back Yard
Pool Private No
Waterfront Yes
Waterfront Features Waterfront
View Yes
View Type Lake, Water

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces 2
Attached Garage Yes
Parking Features Attached, Garage

Lot

Lot Size (sq ft) 9,000
Lot Size (acres) 0.2066
Lot Size Source Appraiser
Lot Features Subdivision, Views, Waterfront, Backs To Greenbelt Park, Pond On Lot
Direction Faces South

Location

County Harris
MLS Area Major 25
MLS Area Minor Katy - Old Towne
Subdivision Whispering Lakes
Postal Code 77493

Utilities

Heating Central, Gas
Cooling Central Air, Electric
Water Source Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Energy Efficient Hvac, Water Heater

HOA / Association

HOA Yes
HOA Fee $820
HOA Fee Frequency Annually
HOA Name Whispering Lakes Homeowner's Asso
Amenities Lake Or Pond, Trails

Taxes, Terms & Disclosures

Tax Annual Amount $7,716 <small style="color:#6b7280">· from 2025 county roll</small>
Tax Year 2025 (county roll)
Tax Rate (est.) 1.37%
Parcel # 119-660-002-0023
Legal Description LT 23 BLK 2 WHISPERING LAKES R/P
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, Va Loan
Lease Considered No

Room Layout

§ 04 · 9 rooms · MLS-supplied

Main level · 9

Living Room 15x12
Dining Room 15x14
Family Room 26x21
Kitchen 24x19
Office 14x12
Game Room 30x9
Primary Bedroom 26x17
Bedroom 17x12
Bedroom 20x15

MUD Disclosure (§49.452)

§ 03 · Data moat
● §49.452 Notice
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This MUD is not yet in our §49.452 archive. We'll add it on request.

Texas Water Code §49.452 requires districts to publish annual notices with tax rate, bonded indebtedness, and assessed value. Most Harris-area MUDs publish these; a handful managed by Inframark do not.

Request this notice
● 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 — Resolved MUD jurisdiction not mapped Match confidence —

Taxes & Cost of Ownership

§ 04
● Estimated monthly payment
$4,036
30-YR FIXED · ADJUST ASSUMPTIONS BELOW
%
%
Principal & interest$3,393 Property tax$643 Homeowners insuranceTBD
Subtotal (P&I + Tax) $4,036
Yearly HOA fee $820

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
2.1710%
ALL 7 TAXING DISTRICTS · 2025 BILL
202320242025
MUD
—
→ stable
School
1.12%
→ stable
City
0.42%
→ stable
County
0.38%
→ stable
Other districts
0.25%
→ stable

HOA & Community

§ 05
● HOA details
$820
ANNUALLY
Association nameWhispering Lakes Homeowner's Asso Management co.— Website— Phone— Cert on filepending
● Community amenities
park
· 0.1mi
Katy Heritage Park · 0.1mi
· 0.1mi
veterinary
Old Town Animal Hospital · 0.3mi
Katy Veterinary Clinic · 1.1mi
Katy Pet Wellness Solutions · 1.3mi
place_of_worship
Memorial Lutheran Center · 0.4mi
Memorial Lutheran Church · 0.4mi
First United Methodist Church Katy · 0.4mi
restaurant
Serene Beans · 0.4mi
McDonald's · 0.6mi
McDonald's · 1.2mi
post_office
United States Postal Service · 0.4mi
USPS Katy Annex · 1.6mi
DHL Express Service Point Katy Mills Mall · 1.7mi
grocery
Crossroads Food Mart · 0.4mi
Midway Food Market · 0.5mi
Timewise · 1.0mi

Broadband & Connectivity

§ 06 · Rolled up from MLS
● Max advertised speed at this address
5,000 Mbps
Fiber available · cable ok
Fiber to the Premises
Hotwire Communications
5,000 / 5,000 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
Fiber to the Premises
Fidium Fiber
2,000 / 2,000 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
Coaxial Cable
Xfinity
2,000 / 250 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
NGSO Satellite
Starlink
280 / 30 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
Licensed Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile
100 / 20 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
Licensed Fixed Wireless
AT&T
100 / 20 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
+ 4 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 48473C SFHA NO SOURCE 48473C_BASE5
🌡 Heat days >95°F
72 days/yr above 95°F
Plus 24 days above 100°F. NOAA station records, 2016-2025 average.
💨 30-day air quality
AQI 48 · Good
Average daily AQI for the 30 days ending 2026-04-01. EPA AQS county monitors. Higher = worse.
🌵 Drought (current)
D1 · Moderate
US Drought Monitor county reading, week of 2026-10-13.
Sources: FEMA NFHL · NOAA GHCN-Daily · EPA AQS · US Drought Monitor. Climate rollup last computed Oct 16, 2026.

Recent Comparable Sales

§ 09
8 comparable sales nearby · sold median $186/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
WHISPERING LAKES
TIER: SUBDIVISION
Subdivision name (MLS)WHISPERING LAKES City · ZIPKaty · 77493 CountyHarris Listings in subdivision177 Active now1 Sold (last 12 mo)1 Curated amenities60
● Year-built distribution
2000s 1

Fire Protection

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

Neighborhood Demographics

§ 12 · Census tract 48201542700 · ACS 2023
Median HH income
$79,625
ACS 2023
Median home value
$235,400
Census self-report
Owner-occupied
68%
1,671 housing units
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Median age
42.2
Population 4,337
Work from home
10%
of commuters
Commute 45min+
14%
of commuters
Below poverty
4.1%
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
5956 Whispering Lakes Drive, Katy, TX 77493
Harris County · 29.79°N, 95.83°W
park
—
0.1 mi · 5 within 2 mi
veterinary
Old Town Animal Hospital
0.3 mi · 1 within 2 mi
place_of_worship
Memorial Lutheran Center
0.4 mi · 5 within 2 mi
restaurant
Serene Beans
0.4 mi · 2 within 2 mi
Interactive map coming in v0.2 — currently showing schematic placement.
● Listing History
Oct 5, 2026 Listed $565,000 Evan Mangan
Dec 31, 2001 Built —
Status change events from HAR MLS (future: full audit trail)
● Disclosures & Attribution
Listed by Evan Mangan · Orchard Brokerage
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 Oct 16, 2026.
MLS# 36435156 · LIST DATE: Oct 5, 2026 · PARCEL: 119-660-002-0023
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