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| Factor | Heritage Grand at Cinco Ranch | Del Webb Sweetgrass |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Katy, TX (Fort Bend / Harris border) | Richmond, TX (Fort Bend County) |
| Homes | 650 (resale only) | 1,500 (new + resale) |
| Price Range | $200K–$600K | $200K–$400K+ |
| Front Lawn Care | Included in HOA | Not included — owner's responsibility |
| Home Alarm Monitoring | Included in HOA | Not included |
| Flood Zone | Mostly Zone X — strong advantage | Zone X for most, but LID exists (Brazos) |
| MUD Tax | Minimal (built 2002–2010) | Active — verify at Fort Bend CAD |
| Amenity Access | Heritage Grand clubhouse + all Cinco Ranch | Lakehouse only |
| HOA Culture | Five-member elected board; mature governance | Developer-controlled board; mixed reviews |
The Lawn Care Math
Heritage Grand's HOA includes front yard lawn maintenance. In Katy, professional lawn service for a standard lot runs $100–$200 per month — $1,200–$2,400 per year. When comparing Heritage Grand's HOA fee to Sweetgrass's HOA fee, you need to add that cost back to any comparison that doesn't include it. What looks like a higher HOA at Heritage Grand may actually be a lower true cost once lawn service is factored in.
The Amenity Comparison
Heritage Grand residents can use all 30-plus Cinco Ranch community pools, parks, and recreational facilities in addition to the Heritage Grand clubhouse. The master community infrastructure at Cinco Ranch — one of Houston's largest master-planned communities — provides a level of amenity breadth that Sweetgrass' Lakehouse alone cannot match. Del Webb's lifestyle programming at Sweetgrass is more active and structured, which some buyers prefer. Others find the Cinco Ranch variety more appealing.
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Resale vs New Construction
Heritage Grand is resale-only. That means known price history, real comparable sales data, and no construction disruption — but it also means homes built 2002–2010 that may need more updating. Sweetgrass offers both new construction and resale. New construction at Sweetgrass gives buyers a warranty, modern systems, and current floorplan designs, but at the cost of dealing with an active construction site and the associated noise and dust.
The Bottom Line
Heritage Grand wins on HOA value (lawn care + alarm included), flood zone profile, amenity breadth, and HOA governance maturity. Sweetgrass wins on new construction availability, lifestyle programming intensity, and slightly lower typical price points. Both are strong communities. The right choice depends on whether the buyer values turnkey HOA coverage and Zone X confidence, or wants the Del Webb activity machine and access to new construction.
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