MUDs
Many subdivisions sit in municipal utility districts. Check each taxing unit on HCAD2.
Houston Area Guide
Cypress homes for sale: Cypress, TX area guide
Cypress is an unincorporated community along US 290 about 24 miles northwest of downtown, inside Houston's extraterritorial jurisdiction1.
Growth
From rural to a major suburb
Large-scale development from the 1980s turned Cypress into one of the Houston area's largest suburban communities1.
Flood check
Use the Harris County flood tool near Cypress Creek3.
Buyer notes
Master-planned options
Compare HOA amenities and MUD rates between communities.
Common Questions
Cypress, TX: common questions
Who can help me buy or sell a home in Cypress, TX?
Nancy “Peaches” Brown, a realtor with LoKation Real Estate, helps buyers and sellers in Cypress, TX and the greater Houston area. Use the contact page to send a request and she will reply to set a time.
What should I check before buying a home in Cypress?
Confirm the city or county jurisdiction, the school assignment for the exact address and the FEMA flood map panel before you make an offer.
Is Cypress a city?
No, it is unincorporated in Houston's ETJ1.
How far from downtown?
About 24 miles1.
Main highway?
US 2901.
Sources
Where these facts come from
Figures change. Verify details for a specific address with the official source before you decide.
- Cypress, Texas, Wikipedia (accessed 2026-10-15).
- Harris Central Appraisal District, Harris Central Appraisal District (accessed 2026-10-15).
- Harris County Flood Education Mapping Tool, Harris County Flood Control District (accessed 2026-10-15).