A practical guide to Harvest Green in Richmond, Texas: its farm-focused amenities, homes and lot sizes, Fort Bend ISD school checks, HOA and MUD details, and how to compare sections before buying.
Harvest Green is a large, farm-focused neighborhood in Richmond, Texas, in Fort Bend County. It sits west of the Grand Parkway and south of Westheimer Road, with Harlem Road and Harvest Garden Boulevard helping connect the community to the surrounding Richmond area. The easiest way to understand it is as an agrihood: a neighborhood planned around a working farm, gardens, trails and shared places where residents can grow food, exercise and meet one another.
The community is not one uniform product. Homes were built in phases. Lot widths, builders, amenity distances, tax districts and school attendance zones can change from one address to the next. This guide explains what to compare before you fall in love with a floor plan.
A quick note about size
Published descriptions do not all use the same acreage. Some builder pages describe a 1,300-acre community. The current Harvest Green and Johnson Development pages describe a 1,700-acre master plan after 630 acres were added to an original 1,070 acres. The safest approach is to check the current community map and the exact section for the home you are considering.
Harvest Green at a glance
| Question | What the current sources say | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Where is it? | Richmond, Fort Bend County; west of the Grand Parkway and south of Westheimer Road. The community address is 3400 Harvest Corner Drive. | Use the exact homesite address, not the community entrance address. |
| What kind of community? | A master-planned agrihood with a farm, community garden plots, trails, parks, recreation centers and shared amenities. | Ask which amenities are open, planned or reserved for certain areas. |
| What homes are here? | The community includes single-family homes, townhomes and patio homes. Current builder pages show homesites ranging from about 40 to 90 feet wide. | Confirm the home type, lot width, builder, completion date and current inventory. |
| Which schools? | Fort Bend ISD. The community school page lists Malala Elementary, Neill Elementary, Bowie Middle School and Travis High School as local schools. | Check the exact address with the official Fort Bend ISD locator. |
| What does ownership cost? | The community tax page currently lists 2026 base dues of $1,271 a year and an additional $932 a year for the gated SBB community. MUD rates differ by district. | Request a current HOA, MUD, tax and insurance estimate for the specific home. |
Where Harvest Green is
Harvest Green is in Richmond, Texas, on the west side of the Grand Parkway and south of Westheimer Road. The official location page places it in Fort Bend County with access to Sugar Land and Katy. The developer's commercial page also describes frontage and access around Harlem Road, Harvest Garden Boulevard and Highway 99.
The map below is a regional orientation tool. It shows Harvest Green in relation to Richmond, Sugar Land, Katy, the Energy Corridor and Houston. The dotted time rings are part of the developer's diagram. They are useful for general orientation, but they are not a promised drive time for a particular home, time of day or traffic condition.
Location matters here in two different ways. First, the Grand Parkway and nearby major roads connect residents to the wider Houston area. Second, the community itself is large enough that the route from a front door to the Farmhouse, The Slice, Village Farm, school or park can be different in every section. Ask for a map of the exact homesite before comparing “walkable” claims.
For the community entrance and directions, use Harvest Green's location page.
What makes Harvest Green different
Harvest Green was designed around the idea that food, outdoor activity and neighbor gatherings should be part of daily life rather than a special trip. The center of that idea is the 12-acre Village Farm. The community website describes fields, a greenhouse, resident garden plots, animals and a community terrace. It also says the farm is owned by the Harvest Green Homeowners Association and managed by Agmenity.
Residents can take part in several different ways. The Farm Club rents growing plots to residents who want to plant and harvest their own produce. The Veggie Share is a weekly produce program with home delivery for residents. The Farmers Market is held at the Village Farm, and edible landscaping places herbs, fruits and flowers in shared areas around the community. Program hours, prices and availability can change, so check the current farm-to-home page before budgeting for a subscription or plot.
The social side
The Farmhouse, The Slice, parks, trails, event lawns and community events give residents places to gather beyond their front doors.
The practical side
The farm and amenity programs are shared assets. They work best when you understand the rules, distance, fees and current schedule for your exact section.
The everyday pattern is different from a neighborhood whose only shared space is a street. A resident might walk to a trail, stop at a garden plot, attend a fitness class, take a child to a playground, then drive to a regional shopping area. The right fit depends on how much you value those shared spaces and how close they are to the specific home.
How Harvest Green developed
Development began in 2014, and the community opened in 2015 as Houston's first agrihood, according to Houston Agent Magazine's 2019 account. That history matters because the first sections and the later expansion are not identical. The original community grew in phases, then Johnson Development closed on 630 adjacent acres in 2021 for approximately 1,400 more homes and additional amenities.
The current official pages describe the result as a 1,700-acre master plan. The current community map still labels future commercial areas and future homesites, while also showing completed amenities, schools and colored homesite areas. In practical terms, a buyer may be comparing an established section near the original Farmhouse with a newer section near future development, a different builder or a different tax district.
Why the history matters
Ask three questions for every address: When was the section built? What amenities were already in place when the home was built? What future roads, commercial spaces or amenity projects could change the experience after closing?
Useful background sources include Houston Agent Magazine's 2015 opening account and its 2021 expansion report. The community's current expansion page is also useful for understanding the planned growth.
Homes and section-level differences
Harvest Green includes several kinds of homes. The community includes single-family homes, townhomes and patio homes. In practice, the current offering changes with builder inventory, lot width and phase. The community's home-builder page currently groups homesites by width, including 45-foot, 50-foot, 60-foot, 65-foot, 75-foot and 90-foot options. Current builder names include David Weekley, Perry, Westin, Coventry, Tri Pointe and Partners in Building, but builders can enter, leave or finish out a section.
The map below is more useful than a generic neighborhood photo because it shows how the community is organized. It marks the Village Farm, The Farmhouse, The Slice, schools, parks, model homes, multi-family areas, future commercial space and homesite colors. Read it with the current sales team, not on its own: a map can show the plan without proving that every feature is open today.
| Compare | What current sources show | What to verify for the exact address |
|---|---|---|
| Lot and home type | Current pages describe roughly 40- to 90-foot homesites and multiple home types. | Lot width, floor plan, garage, patio/garden space and whether the home is new or resale. |
| Builder and phase | Different builders are tied to different lot widths on the current map and builder page. | Builder, completion date, warranty, incentives and what is still under construction nearby. |
| Amenity distance | The plan includes the Farmhouse, The Slice, Village Farm, parks, trails, lakes and dog park. | Walking/biking route, gate access, road crossings and which amenities are open now. |
| Tax district | The community tax page lists MUD 134D, MUD 134E and MUD 134F with different approximate rates. | The MUD on the parcel, current tax rate, drainage fees and any future district changes. |
| School attendance | Fort Bend ISD serves the area; the community page lists several local schools. | The official address locator for the school year in which the student will enroll. |
| Section labels | Data providers may show names such as Candela, Candela South, Indigo or Long Meadow Farms. | Whether the label is an official section, a nearby record or simply a data-provider grouping. |
Data providers can add another layer of names. For example, HAR's Harvest Green subdivisions page lists records such as Candela, Candela South, Indigo and Long Meadow Farms alongside Harvest Green. Treat those as records to verify, not as a complete official village directory.
This is the most important point for a buyer: “Harvest Green” is the parent community, but the exact home sits inside a smaller section with its own map position, builder, MUD and school result. Compare the address, not just the community name.
Amenities and everyday life
The amenity package is one of the main reasons people look at Harvest Green. The Farmhouse recreation center includes a pool and splash pad, fitness center, fitness studio, playground, event hall, event lawn/amphitheater and lake with docks. The community also has parks and playgrounds, tennis and volleyball courts, a dog park, a lifestyle director and a trail system that winds through the plan.
The Slice is a second amenity center with citrus-themed pools, a splash pad, two waterslides, a playground, pickleball and an event lawn. The current community page presents it as open, while an earlier developer page described it as coming in 2026. Use the current community page or a site visit to confirm hours, access and any reservation rules.
The trail system is part of the same everyday network. It connects parks, open space and the farm area, so a buyer can evaluate both recreation and route safety from a specific homesite.
Farm and food
Village Farm, resident plots, edible landscaping, the Farm Club, Veggie Share and the weekly Farmers Market.
Outdoor time
Trails, lakes, parks, playgrounds, open space, sports courts and a dog park.
Food and gathering
Messina Hof Harvest Green Winery & Kitchen, event spaces and community events.
Planned growth
The master plan shows future retail, future commercial areas and future homesites. Confirm what is open before relying on it.
The Harvest Green amenities and parks pages currently describe a 20-mile trail system, 470 acres of greenbelts/open space and 130 acres of lakes and waterways. Johnson Development's page describes 17-plus miles of trails and more than 300 acres of lakes, parkland and green space. The difference may reflect different counting methods or different dates. Do not combine the numbers into a new promise.
For groceries and everyday services, the community plan includes shopping and future retail areas, and the location diagram shows regional destinations around Grand Parkway. A buyer should check the current businesses, opening status and route from the exact home instead of assuming that every planned storefront is open.
Fort Bend ISD and attendance zones
Harvest Green is zoned to Fort Bend Independent School District. The community's school page lists Malala Elementary, Neill Elementary, Bowie Middle School and Travis High School as local schools. That list is useful context, but it is not a guarantee for every home. The developer's commercial page describes three on-site schools, while the community page lists four local schools. That difference is a good reason to check the exact address.
Fort Bend ISD publishes a 2026-27 school locator page, which links to the live Fort Bend ISD SchoolSearch. Use the home address, not the community entrance, a model-home address or a school's street address.
Three steps for school research
1. Enter the exact address in the official locator. 2. Check the district's current feeder and boundary information. 3. Ask the builder or listing agent to confirm the section and school information in writing before you make an offer.
School boundaries can change. A school that is visible from a section today may not be the assigned campus for every grade or every future school year. This article intentionally does not publish school ratings or promise a particular commute to class.
What ownership involves
Buying in Harvest Green means buying into a home, a section and a set of shared rules. The main costs and responsibilities to understand are the HOA, possible gate charges, MUD taxes, the Community Foundation Committee fee, utilities, insurance and amenity programs.
The community tax page currently lists 2026 base annual dues of $1,271. It also lists an additional $932 per year for the gated SBB community. Those are published figures, not a personalized quote. Ask for the current statement for the exact home and confirm whether any special assessment, transfer fee or capital contribution applies.
| Item | Published figure or rule | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Base HOA dues | $1,271 per year for 2026 | Build this into the monthly housing budget. |
| Gated SBB area | Additional $932 per year | Only some addresses may be in this area; confirm before using it in a comparison. |
| MUD 134D | Approximately 2.7689% on the published page | MUD taxes can differ from nearby sections. |
| MUD 134E | Approximately 2.7189% on the published page | Request a current rate and tax calculation. |
| MUD 134F | Approximately 2.9289% on the published page | Compare total annual cost, not just the HOA. |
| Foundation fee | 0.25%-1.00% of the home sales price at closing and again on resale | The official foundation page describes this as a deed covenant. |
A MUD is a Municipal Utility District. It is a local government district that can provide water and sewer service and issue bonds for infrastructure. Its tax rate appears on the property tax bill. The Harvest Green tax page says tax information is subject to change and also labels its figures as of 1/2025, so use the current taxing-authority figures for a purchase.
The Community Foundation Committee is separate from the regular HOA. The official foundation page says its deed fee is collected at closing and again when a property is resold, with funds supporting community programs, events, health and wellness, education, environmental work and infrastructure enhancements. Read the actual closing documents rather than assuming the percentage is the same for every transaction.
There may also be program-specific costs. Farm Club plots, Veggie Share deliveries, event room reservations, tennis reservations and some fitness or lifestyle programs may require enrollment, an app, a deposit or a separate fee. Ask which programs are included with ownership, which are optional and which can change.
1. Section and map
Write down the section name, lot address and current master-plan map location. A large community can have different walk times to the Farmhouse, The Slice, Village Farm, parks and schools.
2. HOA, gate and MUD
Ask whether the home is in the base HOA, the gated SBB area or another section, and which MUD applies. The community tax page currently shows different MUD rates.
3. School assignment
Enter the exact home address in the official Fort Bend ISD school locator. Do not rely on a nearby school name, a model-home address or a marketing map.
4. Built versus planned
Confirm which pools, parks, retail spaces, trails and farm programs are open now, which are planned, and who pays for future amenities.
5. Home condition
For new construction, review the builder contract, warranty, completion date, options and incentive terms. For a resale, inspect the roof, HVAC, irrigation and any garden or farm-related features.
6. Insurance and utilities
Get a property-specific flood and insurance quote, then confirm electricity, gas, water, trash and internet providers before setting a moving budget.
Why people consider it—and the tradeoffs
Harvest Green is worth considering if you want a new-home community with a strong outdoor and social program. The farm, gardens, trails, parks, pools, recreation centers and scheduled events give residents reasons to use shared spaces. Multiple lot widths and builders can help a buyer choose between a smaller homesite, a larger home or a custom home, depending on what is available.
The tradeoffs are real. A large plan can mean a longer walk or drive from one section to a distant amenity. New construction can mean construction noise, unfinished roads, changing traffic and future buildings near a home. HOA dues, a possible gate fee, MUD taxes, the foundation fee and insurance all belong in the ownership budget. The community's own source pages use different trail and open-space figures, which is a reminder to ask what is completed now versus planned for later.
A balanced way to decide
Make a short list of the things you actually use: farm access, a trail, a pool, a playground, a school, a quiet street, a garage, a garden or a short route to a regional road. Then test each candidate address against that list. A community can be right for one person and wrong for another without either person being wrong.
For any Richmond home, obtain a property-specific flood map review and insurance quote. The map and quote matter more than a general neighborhood description because flood risk, coverage and price can change block by block.
Buying and selling in Harvest Green
A good Harvest Green search starts with the section, not just the word “Harvest Green.” Decide which features matter most, then compare the exact map position, lot width, builder, amenity route, MUD, HOA status, school locator result and construction timeline.
- Choose two or three candidate sections and mark them on the current master-plan map.
- Run each exact address through the official Fort Bend ISD locator.
- Ask for the current HOA statement, MUD rate, gate status and foundation-fee terms.
- Confirm which amenities are open, which are planned and how the home reaches them.
- For new construction, review the builder contract, warranty, completion date and incentive terms. For a resale, inspect the home and budget for its actual age.
- Get insurance, utility and moving estimates before treating the list price as the full cost.
If you are selling, the useful story is specific: section, home age, builder, lot width, updates, amenity access and verified school assignment. Dated prices and incentives should be presented as dated examples, not as promises about tomorrow's market.
Sonia Noman works across Fort Bend County, including Sugar Land, Missouri City, Richmond, Katy, Fulshear and Greater Houston. If you are comparing a specific Harvest Green address, bring the map, HOA documents, tax page and school-locator result to the conversation so the advice is tied to the actual section.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Harvest Green in Richmond?
It is in Richmond, Fort Bend County, west of the Grand Parkway and south of Westheimer Road. The community entrance address is 3400 Harvest Corner Drive.
What does “agrihood” mean?
It means a neighborhood planned around a working farm and food-growing spaces. At Harvest Green, that includes the Village Farm, resident plots, edible landscaping, Farmers Market and farm programs.
How large is Harvest Green?
Published descriptions vary. Some builder pages use 1,300 acres, while current Harvest Green and Johnson Development pages describe 1,700 acres after an expansion. Check the current map and section for a specific address.
What kinds of homes are in Harvest Green?
The community description includes single-family homes, townhomes and patio homes. Current pages also show homesites ranging from about 40 to 90 feet wide. Availability, builders and home types change by section and date.
Do all sections share the same amenities?
They share the community's broader amenity program, but distance, gates, access routes and current opening status can differ. Use the exact homesite map and ask which amenities are open now.
Which schools serve Harvest Green?
Harvest Green is in Fort Bend ISD. The community page lists Malala Elementary, Neill Elementary, Bowie Middle School and Travis High School as local schools. The exact assignment must be checked with the official address locator.
What are the HOA and tax-district costs?
The community page currently lists 2026 base dues of $1,271 a year, plus $932 a year for the gated SBB area. MUD 134D, 134E and 134F have different published approximate tax rates. Request current figures for the exact home.
How do I compare sections before making an offer?
Compare the exact map position, lot width, builder, amenity route, gate status, MUD, HOA, school-locator result, construction timeline, insurance quote and current tax estimate. Do not rely on the community name alone.
Sources and current checks
Check the links below for current amenities, farm programs, schools, builders and association details.
- Harvest Green community website
- Harvest Green master plan
- Harvest Green farm-to-home lifestyle
- Harvest Green HOA and tax information
- Johnson Development's Harvest Green page
- Fort Bend Independent School District
Want to talk through a specific Harvest Green address or section? Contact Sonia Noman to compare the home, amenities, taxes and school locator before you move forward.
