With 772 home sales in its first three years, including 92 in 2009 so far, Firethorne celebrates its third anniversary this month with a bang. The 1,400-acre master-designed community is located in the Katy/Fulshear area, 15 miles west of Houston’s Energy Corridor.
"Firethorne has been holding its own in today’s real estate market thanks to continued growth in the Katy and Fulshear areas and for being part of one of the greatest school districts in the state. There are three major Houston hospitals expanding in this area -- two under construction and one on the drawing board -- plus BP America and Conoco/Phillips relocating employees here," said Firethorne General Manager Wayne Meyer.
Thanks to this business activity, Firethorne continues to lay the infrastructure for new home sections and has begun work on the North Firethorne Road extension.
"The Katy area in general is running counter to what the rest of the nation is doing (in home sales)," observed Firethorne Sales Consultant Scotty Wilson, based at Firethorne since June 2007. "While one may think the (sales) numbers should be down, the reality is, we’re picking up a larger portion of the market share compared to other areas because of what value Firethorne offers. This year we came out of January with a bang at Firethorne," he said. He notes an influx of relocation buyers, from out-of-town and from more seasoned Katy area residents looking to escape the traffic congestion of Mason and Fry Roads.
Firethorne blends with the best nature has to offer: 150 acres devoted to parks and recreational amenities, a 12-acre lake with surrounding greenbelt, hike/bike trails, parks and playgrounds, discovery-rich wildlife observation area and a natural bird habitat. Firethorne combines the vibrancy of West Houston with the small-town charm of Katy/Fulshear. Served by the award-winning Katy Independent School District, the community is strategically located on FM 1463 near the crossroads of the 1-10 West corridor, the Westpark Tollway and the Grand Parkway.
To tour Firethorne, take I-10 West and exit Pin Oak to FM 1463 or call Scotty at 281-391-2500.