This UNRESTRICTED property is ready for your development. Located in the heart of South Katy, this listing has over 300 feet of frontage on the soon to be widened Gaston Road (4 lane) and is near the Cinco Ranch, Greyson Lakes, Hawks Landing and Pine Mill Ranch subdivisions. Fort Bend County is purchasing some of the property to widen Gaston but the length of the Gaston Road frontage will not change.
Single-familyProperty Type
1973Year Built
1.61 acresLot Size
$301Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Earl Washington• United Real Estate
Bought with Betty Guo• Keller Williams Premier Realty
* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$11,136
$455,123 + $226,042
$681,165
2025
$11,136 (−4.7%)
$455,123 + $226,042
$681,165
2024
$11,688 (−2.9%)
$455,123 + $261,085
$716,208
2023
$12,035 (−5.8%)
$455,123 + $274,223
$729,346
2022
$12,772 (+18.7%)
$455,120 + $235,050
$690,170
2021
$10,758 (+0.9%)
$455,120 + $109,760
$564,880
2020
$10,661 (+5.0%)
$369,120 + $179,850
$548,970
2019
$10,157 (−3.0%)
$369,120 + $137,920
$507,040
2018
$10,469 (−1.4%)
$369,120 + $134,030
$503,150
2017
$10,619 (+53.7%)
$369,120 + $140,550
$509,670
2016
$6,907 (−2.3%)
$369,120 + $140,550
$509,670
2015
$7,068 (+16.5%)
$127,350 + $203,350
$330,700
2014
$6,069 (+14.7%)
$127,350 + $159,040
$286,390
2013
$5,289 (+4.1%)
$127,350 + $159,040
$286,390
2012
$5,080 (+0.4%)
$129,580 + $119,390
$248,970
2011
$5,058 (+8.3%)
$129,580 + $109,530
$239,110
2010
$4,671 (−7.7%)
$129,580 + $108,530
$238,110
2009
$5,060
$129,580 + $90,490
$220,070
Tax history for 26243 Karen Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$11,136
$455,123 + $226,042
$681,165
2025
$11,136 (−4.7%)
$455,123 + $226,042
$681,165
2024
$11,688 (−2.9%)
$455,123 + $261,085
$716,208
2023
$12,035 (−5.8%)
$455,123 + $274,223
$729,346
2022
$12,772 (+18.7%)
$455,120 + $235,050
$690,170
2021
$10,758 (+0.9%)
$455,120 + $109,760
$564,880
2020
$10,661 (+5.0%)
$369,120 + $179,850
$548,970
2019
$10,157 (−3.0%)
$369,120 + $137,920
$507,040
2018
$10,469 (−1.4%)
$369,120 + $134,030
$503,150
2017
$10,619 (+53.7%)
$369,120 + $140,550
$509,670
2016
$6,907 (−2.3%)
$369,120 + $140,550
$509,670
2015
$7,068 (+16.5%)
$127,350 + $203,350
$330,700
2014
$6,069 (+14.7%)
$127,350 + $159,040
$286,390
2013
$5,289 (+4.1%)
$127,350 + $159,040
$286,390
2012
$5,080 (+0.4%)
$129,580 + $119,390
$248,970
2011
$5,058 (+8.3%)
$129,580 + $109,530
$239,110
2010
$4,671 (−7.7%)
$129,580 + $108,530
$238,110
2009
$5,060
$129,580 + $90,490
$220,070
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.79 Acres
Year renovated
1992
Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
1973
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Fort Bend County
APN
0149-00-087-0000-914
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 6, 2026.
Apr 18, 2018 • Final
Development
Perform fill dirt and grading work for a hobby car race track.
Grading
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage
Garage: Detached
Additional Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating System: Central Electric
Cooling System: Central Electric
Exterior
Building Information
Siding: Brick Veneer
Foundation: Slab
Defects: No Known Defects
Water & Sewer Information
Public Water
Other Exterior Features
Has Private Pool
Private Pool: Above Ground
Property Information
House
Lot Information
Legal Lot Description: 0149 G W CARTWRIGHT,TRACT87 (TR 16E)
Road Surface: Asphalt
Road Frontage: County Maintained
Land Information
Land Use: Horses Allowed
Financial
Tax Information
Tax ID #: 0149-00-087-0000-914
Financial Information
Financing Available: Cash Sale
Loan Assumable: Unknown
Location
School Information
School District: Katy
School Elementary: WOODCREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
School Middle: WOODCREEK JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
School High: TOMPKINS HIGH SCHOOL
Location Information
Area: South Katy Area
Directions: From Interstate 10 West take exit 740 toward FM 1463 Pin Oak Rd, turn left onto PinOak Road, turn right onto Katy-Flewellen road,turn left onto Karen Ln/Rd. Property is on right across from church.
Miles To Houston: 30
MLS Map Page and Grid: 484Q
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.79 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1973
Year Renovated: 1992
County: Fort Bend County
APN: 0149-00-087-0000-914
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 6, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Exclusive Right to Sell/Lease
Listing Office & Agent Information
TREC License Number: 0603295
Around this home
Schools
Woodcreek Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.6mi
10/10
Tays Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
10/10
Obra D Tompkins High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
7/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 110° expected this year, 23 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Katy, TX • 77494
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.5 hours in
June and 4.7 hours in December, which is comparable to the
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Estimated sale price
$656,000 – $794,000
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