Hi friend! If you're house-hunting in Sugar Land, Texas, property taxes are a key factor to consider. A lower tax rate can mean thousands of dollars in savings over time, making homeownership more affordable without sacrificing quality of life. In this blog, we’re highlighting the neighborhoods with the best tax rates in 2025—helping you find the perfect place to call home while keeping more money in your pocket. Let’s dive in!
The Neighborhoods of Sugar Land, Texas with the Best Tax Rate in 2025
Sugar Land is one of Fort Bend County’s most established and beloved cities, known for its master-planned communities, beautiful lakes, mature trees, highly rated schools, and easy access to major employers and shopping. From the original First Colony villages to Riverstone’s newer luxury sections, Sugar Land offers a wide range of home styles and lifestyles — and, in many cases, impressively low property tax rates.
Below is a look at some of the most popular neighborhoods in Sugar Land, along with their median 2025 tax rates and a short description of why people love living in each one.
First Colony & Its Villages (Low-Tax Core of Sugar Land)
First Colony (overall)
Tax Rate: ≈1.88%
Homes for Sale in First Colony – Link
Why people love living here:
First Colony is the heart of Sugar Land’s master-planned story. It offers tree-lined streets, lakes, pocket parks, golf, community pools, and some of the best access to shopping, restaurants, medical centers, and major roadways. With a median tax rate under 1.9% in 2025, it combines mature charm, great schools, and long-term affordability.
Sweetwater (First Colony)
Tax Rate: ≈1.88%
Homes for Sale in Sweetwater – Link
Why people love living here:
Sweetwater is one of Sugar Land’s signature luxury neighborhoods, centered around the Sweetwater Country Club and golf course. Large custom homes, mature trees, winding streets, and lake views make it feel timeless and upscale — and the tax rate staying under 2% is a huge bonus for such a prestigious community.
Lakes of Austin Park (First Colony)
Tax Rate: ≈1.87%
Homes for Sale in Lakes of Austin Park – Link
Why people love living here:
This beautiful lake-focused village in First Colony features walking paths, water views, and classic homes with great curb appeal. Residents love the cozy, established feel and quick access to schools, parks, and First Colony amenities.
Lakefield (First Colony)
Tax Rate: ≈1.87%
Homes for Sale in Lakefield – Link
Why people love living here:
Lakefield offers a charming mix of homes near parks and lakes, with great walkability to First Colony area shopping and schools. It’s a favorite for those seeking a more approachable price point while still enjoying a low tax rate and central Sugar Land location.
Sugarmill
Tax Rate: ≈1.76%
Homes for Sale in Sugarmill – Link
Why people love living here:
Sugarmill is an established Sugar Land neighborhood with lakes, mature trees, and a peaceful, residential feel. According to your data, it sits at one of the very lowest tax rates in Sugar Land — around 1.76%, which makes it incredibly attractive for long-term ownership.
Sugar Lakes
Tax Rate: ≈1.78%
Homes for Sale in Sugar Lakes – Link
Why people love living here:
Sugar Lakes is known for its waterfront homes, walking paths, and convenient location near Highway 59 and Town Center. Many homes enjoy lake views or access to scenic green space, and the low tax rate around the high-1.7% range adds to its appeal.
Sugarwood (Sugarwood R/P)
Tax Rate: ≈1.88%
Homes for Sale in Sugarwood – Link
Why people love living here:
Sugarwood is a smaller, well-established community with big trees and a classic Sugar Land feel. Its low tax rate and strong location near First Colony amenities make it a quiet favorite.
Lakes of Edgewater
Tax Rate: ≈1.88%
Homes for Sale in Lakes of Edgewater – Link
Why people love living here:
Nestled near lakes and green spaces, Lakes of Edgewater offers water views, walking trails, and convenient access to shopping and restaurants. It’s a great blend of scenery, comfort, and low-tax living.
Covington Woods
Tax Rate: ≈1.76%
Homes for Sale in Covington Woods – Link
Why people love living here:
Covington Woods is a mature neighborhood with a friendly, down-to-earth feel and excellent access to parks and schools. With a tax rate around 1.76%, it’s one of the most budget-friendly long-term options in Sugar Land.
Colony Bend
Tax Rate: ≈1.88%
Homes for Sale in Colony Bend – Link
Why people love living here:
Located in the heart of First Colony, Colony Bend offers tree-lined streets, proximity to schools and parks, and that classic Sugar Land look so many people fall in love with. Its low tax rate is another strong selling point.
Woodbridge of FBC & Woodbridge Estates
Tax Rate: ≈1.89%
Homes for Sale in Woodbridge – Link
Why people love living here:
Woodbridge blends lakes, greenbelts, and beautiful homes with good access to both Sugar Land and Houston via the Southwest Freeway. Your data shows both Woodbridge of FBC and Woodbridge Estates in the high-1.8% range, which is very competitive for such a well-located community.
Riverstone & Its Villages
Riverstone (overall)
Tax Rate: ≈1.93%
Homes for Sale in Riverstone – Link
Why people love living here:
Riverstone is one of Sugar Land’s flagship master-planned communities, with stunning lakes, cascading water features, miles of trails, resort-style pools, parks, a dog park, tennis courts, and beautiful landscaping. Given the level of amenities, a median tax rate around 1.93% is impressive and helps Riverstone remain one of the most desirable places to live in Fort Bend County.
Avalon at Riverstone
Tax Rate: ≈1.93%
Homes for Sale in Avalon at Riverstone – Link
Why people love living here:
Avalon at Riverstone is a more exclusive, lake-rich section of Riverstone with many waterfront and cul-de-sac homes. Buyers love the custom-feel architecture, water views, and access to all of Riverstone’s amenities while enjoying a very similar tax rate to the community overall.
Creekstone Village at Riverstone
Tax Rate: ≈2.02%
Homes for Sale in Creekstone Village at Riverstone – Link
Why people love living here:
Creekstone Village features beautiful homes close to parks, splash pads, and walking trails. With a tax rate just over 2%, it’s still relatively low for a newer, amenity-rich area.
Prestwick at Riverstone & Auburn Manor at Riverstone
Tax Rate: ≈1.93%
Homes for Sale in Prestwick at Riverstone – Link
Homes for Sale in Auburn Manor at Riverstone – Link
Why people love living here:
These sections offer elegant homes, quiet streets, and easy access to Riverstone’s amenity centers. Many buyers are drawn to the combination of upscale design, strong school zoning, and sub-2% tax rates.
Greatwood & New Territory Corridor
Greatwood (overall)
Tax Rate: ≈2.13%
Homes for Sale in Greatwood – Link
Why people love living here:
Greatwood is a beloved Sugar Land area community known for its golf course, mature trees, multiple pools, parks, and family-friendly feel. The neighborhood has a warm, established atmosphere and still keeps tax rates in the low-2% range.
Greatwood Shores
Tax Rate: ≈2.13%
Homes for Sale in Greatwood Shores – Link
Why people love living here:
This section offers golf-course and lake views, larger homes, and some of Greatwood’s most scenic streets. Buyers love the combination of views, space, and access to all of Greatwood’s amenities.
New Territory (overall + New Territory Parcel SF-37)
Tax Rate: ≈2.08%
Homes for Sale in New Territory – Link
Why people love living here:
New Territory is a well-known, amenity-rich master-planned community with lakes, parks, trails, sports fields, and multiple pools and recreation centers. With a tax rate around 2.08%, it remains one of Sugar Land’s stronger value plays for buyers who want amenities and lower taxes.
Sugar Creek & River Park
Sugar Creek
Tax Rate: ≈1.76%
Homes for Sale in Sugar Creek – Link
Why people love living here:
Sugar Creek is a classic Sugar Land golf-course community with stately homes, mature trees, and a timeless feel. Centered around Sugar Creek Country Club, it offers beautiful streetscapes and excellent access to 59/69. With a median tax rate around 1.76%, it’s one of the lowest-tax golf communities in the area.
River Park / Riverpark
Tax Rate: ≈2.46%
Homes for Sale in River Park – Link
Why people love living here:
River Park (and its Riverpark sections) is located along the Brazos, offering newer homes, walking trails, parks, and quick access to Highway 59/69 and retail. The tax rate is higher than the very low First Colony/Sugar Creek areas but still reasonable for its age and amenity level.
Other Popular Sugar Land Neighborhoods from Your Data
Park Pointe
Tax Rate: ≈2.34%
Homes for Sale in Park Pointe – Link
Why people love living here:
Park Pointe is a smaller community that shows up often in your dataset, offering a quiet residential feel with good access to main roads and services.
Chelsea Harbour
Tax Rate: ≈2.34%
Homes for Sale in Chelsea Harbour – Link
Why people love living here:
Known for its water features, fountains, and distinctive architecture, Chelsea Harbour offers a unique look and a scenic environment with lakes and walking areas.
Final Thoughts
Sugar Land is special because it offers both:
– beautiful, highly amenitized master-planned communities, and
– surprisingly low tax rates in many of its most established neighborhoods.
From the classic First Colony villages and Sugar Creek to the luxury of Riverstone and the family-friendly corridors of Greatwood and New Territory, there is truly a neighborhood to fit almost every lifestyle and budget — and your 2025 tax-rate data shows that many of these areas remain very competitive from a long-term cost perspective.
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