Introduction

Of all the master-planned communities in the greater Houston area, none has a concept quite like Harvest Green’s. Built around a genuine 12-acre working farm — complete with produce, chickens, goats, a vineyard, and a weekly farmers market — Harvest Green has earned the nickname “agrihood,” and it’s not just marketing. Johnson Development built an entire community lifestyle around the idea of neighbors gathering over just-picked produce and casual wine dinners, rather than around a golf course or a lazy river.

“Bobby Mohebbi describes Harvest Green as one of the most distinctive communities he shows clients in the greater Houston area,” he says. “People come in expecting the farm to be a gimmick and leave surprised that it’s a genuinely working 12-acre operation, with a real weekly farmers market and hands-on programming for kids. It changes the whole rhythm of life in the community.”

This guide covers everything a buyer needs to know about Harvest Green in 2026 — pricing, schools, HOA and foundation fee structure, amenities, and what makes this community different from anything else in Fort Bend County.

Community Overview

Harvest Green is a 1,700-acre master-planned community in Richmond, Texas, developed by Johnson Development Corp. Originally planned at 1,070 acres, the community expanded by 630 acres due to strong demand, and is now planned for more than 2,600 residential units alongside 200,000-plus square feet of commercial and retail space. Harvest Green was named Master Planned Community of the Year at the Greater Houston Builders Association’s 2018 Prism Awards and Best Community in Texas at the Texas Association of Builders’ 2021 Star Awards.

Quick Facts About Harvest Green, Richmond, TX

• Location: Richmond, TX, in Fort Bend County, with convenient access to Sugar Land, Katy, and the Grand Parkway (SH 99).

• Community Size: Approximately 1,700 acres, expanded from the original 1,070-acre master-planned community.

• Developer: Johnson Development Corp.

• Planned Homes: More than 2,600 homes planned at full build-out.

• School DistrictFort Bend ISD: with three schools located within or adjacent to the community.

• Home Builders: Highland Homes, Lennar, Perry Homes, D.R. Horton, Newmark Homes, Coventry Homes, Tri Pointe Homes, and Westin Homes.

• HOA Fees: Approximately $1,210–$1,271 per year. Homes in the gated section have an additional HOA fee of approximately $932 annually.

• Property Tax Rate: Combined tax rates generally range from 2.72% to 2.93%, depending on the Municipal Utility District (MUD).

• Home Prices: Homes have historically started in the $240,000s, while current new construction typically begins around $475,000 and can exceed $1 million.

• Signature Amenities: A unique 12-acre working farm (Village Farm), The Farmhouse clubhouse, Messina Hof Harvest Green Winery & Kitchen, a 25-acre catch-and-release fishing lake, resort-style pools, parks, trails, and community events.

Lifestyle and Neighborhood Atmosphere

Harvest Green’s identity is inseparable from its working farm. The 12-acre Village Farm produces real crops, keeps chickens and goats, includes a working vineyard, and hosts a weekly farmers market where residents can buy just-picked produce a short walk from home. Educational farm tours and classes give kids hands-on exposure to where food comes from — a genuinely unusual feature for a suburban master-planned community.

The Farmhouse, the community’s central clubhouse, anchors day-to-day amenity use with a fitness center, a resort-style pool, and community gathering space. Messina Hof Restaurant & Winery gives residents an on-site dining and wine experience tied directly to the farm concept, and The Slice, a new entertainment venue, is scheduled to open in Spring 2026, adding another onsite food and entertainment option.

“In Bobby Mohebbi’s experience, Harvest Green attracts a specific kind of buyer — people who want their community to feel genuinely different from a standard suburban subdivision,” he says. “The farm isn’t decoration. It’s a real, working operation, and it shapes the social calendar in a way I don’t see anywhere else in Fort Bend County.”

Who Should Consider Living Here

Buyers drawn to a genuinely unique community concept. If a working farm, vineyard, and farmers market sound appealing rather than gimmicky, Harvest Green offers something no other community in the region replicates.

Families who want walkable, on-site schools. With three Fort Bend ISD schools located on-site or immediately adjacent, connected via the community’s trail and walking path network, Harvest Green offers genuine walkability to school for many families.

Buyers who want central access to both Katy and Sugar Land. Harvest Green’s Richmond location provides practical access to both employment corridors.

Sustainability-minded buyers. The community’s energy-efficient homes and farm-centered design appeal to buyers who prioritize environmentally conscious living.

As Bobby Mohebbi often advises first-time homebuyers, “Harvest Green’s entry pricing has moved up as the community has matured — new construction now generally starts near $475,000 rather than the $240,000s of its earliest phases. I always set expectations on current pricing early, since some buyers come in with outdated numbers from when the community first opened.”

Housing Styles and Architectural Trends

Harvest Green offers homes on lot sizes ranging from 40 to 90 feet wide, accommodating a genuinely wide range of floor plans and price points within a single community. New construction pricing generally begins near $475,000 and extends well past $1 million for luxury product from builders like Tri Pointe Homes and Westin Homes. The average resale home in the community runs approximately 2,800 square feet with four bedrooms and three bathrooms. Builders active in Harvest Green include Highland Homes, Lennar, Perry Homes, D.R. Horton, Newmark Homes, Coventry Homes, Tri Pointe Homes, and Westin Homes, along with custom options through Partners in Building.

Real Estate Market Analysis

Harvest Green has consistently ranked among the top 50 best-selling communities in the nation, reflecting sustained demand for its distinctive farm-centered concept. Pricing has moved up meaningfully since the community’s earliest phases, new construction now generally begins near $475,000, with luxury product from Tri Pointe Homes and Westin Homes extending well past $1 million. Resale inventory, averaging around 2,800 square feet, continues to trade actively as the community’s earlier sections mature.

“Based on Bobby Mohebbi’s experience helping buyers throughout Fort Bend County, Harvest Green’s brand strength has translated directly into resale demand,” he explains. “Buyers specifically searching for the agrihood concept don’t have many alternatives in this region, which has historically supported steady appreciation even as pricing in the broader new-construction market has softened elsewhere.”

New Construction Opportunities

With seven or more active builders and lot sizes ranging from 40 to 90 feet, Harvest Green continues to offer substantial new construction inventory as it works toward its planned 2,600-plus residential units. The community’s continued expansion from an original 1,070 acres to its current 1,700 acres reflects sustained builder and buyer demand.

Builder Profiles

Highland Homes, Lennar, and Perry Homes: Long-established Houston-area builders active across a range of Harvest Green’s lot sizes and price points.

D.R. Horton and Newmark Homes: Offer additional production home options within the community’s broader builder lineup.

Coventry Homes: Active in select Harvest Green sections with a range of floor plans.

Tri Pointe Homes and Westin Homes: Anchor the community’s luxury tier, with pricing extending well past $1 million.

Partners in Building: Offers custom building options for buyers who want more design flexibility than a standard production floor plan.

School Information

Harvest Green is zoned to Fort Bend ISD, with three schools located on-site or immediately adjacent to the community, connected via Harvest Green’s trail and walking path network — a genuine walkability feature for families with school-age children. Based on builder and community materials, zoned schools currently include Neill Elementary, located within the community, along with middle and high school options assigned through Fort Bend ISD’s standard attendance zones.

Parks, Recreation, and Trails

Harvest Green’s amenity package centers on its working farm and connected green spaces:

• The 12-acre Village Farm, with produce, chickens, goats, a vineyard, a greenhouse, and educational farm tours

• A weekly farmers market The Farmhouse, the community’s central clubhouse with a fitness center and resort-style pool

• A 25-acre fishing lake Trails, playgrounds, and a pet park

• The Filling Station, a community cafe and bodega

• A lakeside amphitheater for community events IndiGolf, a multi-hole golf course

• Mews with zen gardens and musical elements

• An outdoor kitchen with an herb garden and edible landscaping

Shopping, Dining, and Entertainment

Harvest Green’s on-site retail continues to expand, anchored by Messina Hof Restaurant & Winery, which brings a genuine winery dining experience directly into the community. The Slice, a new entertainment venue, is scheduled to open in Spring 2026. Planned future retail, restaurants, and entertainment spaces will be accessible to residents via the community’s network of safe walking paths, continuing the community’s emphasis on walkable, on-site convenience.

Healthcare

Residents typically access healthcare via facilities along the Grand Parkway and Highway 59 corridors, with fuller hospital campuses a short drive away in established parts of Sugar Land and Richmond.

Commute Times

Harvest Green’s Richmond location provides genuinely central access to both the Sugar Land and Katy employment corridors.

Typical commute destinations and approximate drive times (off-peak):

• Sugar Land employment centers: Roughly 15–20 minutes

• Energy Corridor: Roughly 25–30 minutes

• Downtown Houston: Roughly 35–45 minutes depending on traffic and route

“For a lot of my clients, Harvest Green’s location is a genuine advantage if their household has commuters headed toward both Katy and Sugar Land,” Bobby Mohebbi notes. “It sits in a practical middle ground that a lot of single-direction communities can’t offer.”

Community Amenities and HOA Information

Harvest Green’s HOA is managed by SBB Community Management, with 2026 dues running approximately $1,210 to $1,271 per year depending on the source and year referenced; buyers should confirm the current exact figure for their specific section. The community’s gated neighborhood section carries an additional surcharge of approximately $932 per year on top of standard dues.

Every home sale in Harvest Green, including resale, also involves a Foundation Fee, generally ranging from 0.25% to 1% of the sales price, paid by the seller at closing, along with an HOA capitalization fee paid by the buyer. These fees fund the Foundation Committee’s community events, clubs, and programming, including the farm’s ongoing operations.

Property Taxes

Combined property tax rates in Harvest Green run approximately 2.72% to 2.93%, depending on the specific Municipal Utility District. As with most Fort Bend County master-planned communities, exact rates should be confirmed for a specific address through the Fort Bend County Appraisal District before finalizing a purchase.

Flood Zone Considerations

As with any Fort Bend County master-planned community, flood zone verification at the lot level is standard due diligence in Harvest Green, particularly for homes near the community’s 25-acre fishing lake or other water features. Buyers should check the FEMA Flood Map Service Center for the specific address under consideration and request the seller’s required flood history disclosure before finalizing an offer.

Local Events

Harvest Green’s Lifestyle Director coordinates a robust calendar of resident programming tied directly to the farm concept, casual wine dinners, farm tours, educational classes, and seasonal events centered on The Farmhouse, the Village Farm, and the community’s lakeside amphitheater. This farm-centered social calendar is one of the community’s most distinctive features compared to standard Houston-area master-planned communities.

Hidden Gems

• The Village Farm’s weekly farmers market, offering genuinely fresh, locally grown produce a short walk from home.

• IndiGolf, the community’s multi-hole golf course, a more casual and accessible alternative to a traditional 18-hole course.

• The mews with zen gardens and musical elements, a quieter, more contemplative amenity space that doesn’t get the same attention as the farm or The Farmhouse.

Pros and Cons

Pros: A genuinely unique working farm concept, with real produce, animals, a vineyard, and educational programming - On-site Messina Hof Restaurant & Winery and the upcoming Slice entertainment venue - Three Fort Bend ISD schools on-site or immediately adjacent, with strong walkability - Central location providing practical access to both Katy and Sugar Land - Consistently ranked among the nation’s top 50 best-selling communities

Cons: Complex fee structure, including HOA dues, a potential gated-section surcharge, and a foundation fee at closing (for both new construction and resale) - Entry pricing has moved up meaningfully since the community’s earliest phases - Combined property tax rates and MUD structure require careful individual verification - Flood zone diligence needed for lots near the community’s lake and water features - The distinctive farm concept, while a strength for many buyers, may not appeal to buyers who prefer a more traditional amenity package

Investment Potential and Future Development

Harvest Green’s continued expansion, from an original 1,070 acres to its current 1,700 acres combined with its consistent placement among the nation’s top-selling communities, suggests sustained demand well into its planned build-out of 2,600-plus residential units. The upcoming Slice entertainment venue, opening Spring 2026, along with planned additional retail and commercial space, should continue to support both quality of life and long-term resale value as the community matures further.

How Harvest Green Compares to Other Fort Bend Communities

Buyers cross-shopping Fort Bend County typically compare Harvest Green against Aliana, Candela, and the broader Richmond/Sugar Land master-planned community landscape. Each offers a genuinely different identity. Aliana leans into elegant, nature-integrated design with a more traditional amenity package. Candela, a newer entrant, positions itself around modern design and lake-centered outdoor living. Harvest Green stands apart from both with its working-farm concept — a positioning no other Fort Bend community currently replicates.

“In Bobby Mohebbi’s experience, buyers either respond strongly to the farm concept or they don’t, and that reaction tends to happen fast during a first tour,” he explains. “For families who want their kids to genuinely understand where food comes from, who enjoy a wine dinner at Messina Hof more than a round of golf, Harvest Green usually rises to the top of the list quickly. For buyers who want a more conventional amenity package — golf, a larger pool complex, a more traditional clubhouse — Aliana or a Katy-area community might be a better starting point.” He recommends that undecided buyers tour Harvest Green on a farmers market day specifically, since that’s when the community’s distinctive identity is most visible in action.

He also notes that Harvest Green’s central location between Katy and Sugar Land gives it a practical edge for households balancing two different commute directions. “I’ve had clients choose Harvest Green specifically because one spouse works in the Energy Corridor and the other in Sugar Land. It’s one of the few communities in Fort Bend County that genuinely splits that difference well.”

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is Harvest Green a good place to live? Yes. Harvest Green offers a genuinely unique working farm concept, strong Fort Bend ISD schools, and a central location between Katy and Sugar Land.

2. What school district is Harvest Green in? Fort Bend ISD, with three schools located on-site or immediately adjacent to the community.

3. What is the working farm at Harvest Green? The Village Farm, a 12-acre working operation with produce, chickens, goats, a vineyard, a greenhouse, and a weekly farmers market.

4. How much are HOA dues in Harvest Green? Approximately $1,210 to $1,271 per year, with the gated neighborhood section carrying an additional surcharge of approximately $932 per year.

5. What is the Foundation Fee at Harvest Green? A fee generally ranging from 0.25% to 1% of the sales price, paid by the seller at closing on both new construction and resale, funding community events and programming.

6. What is the price range for homes in Harvest Green? New construction generally begins near $475,000 and extends well past $1 million for luxury product; the community’s original entry pricing in earlier phases started from the $240,000s.

7. What is the property tax rate in Harvest Green? Approximately 2.72% to 2.93% combined, depending on the specific MUD.

8. What builders build in Harvest Green? Highland Homes, Lennar, Perry Homes, D.R. Horton, Newmark Homes, Coventry Homes, Tri Pointe Homes, and Westin Homes, plus custom options through Partners in Building.

9. What amenities does Harvest Green offer? The Village Farm, The Farmhouse clubhouse, Messina Hof Restaurant & Winery, a 25-acre fishing lake, IndiGolf, and an upcoming entertainment venue called The Slice.

10. How big is Harvest Green? 1,700 acres, expanded from an original 1,070 acres, planned for more than 2,600 residential units.

11. Who developed Harvest Green? Johnson Development Corp, which has developed multiple prominent master-planned communities across the Houston region since 1975.

12. How far is Harvest Green from Sugar Land? Approximately 15–20 minutes.

13. What is the commute like to the Energy Corridor? Approximately 25–30 minutes.

14. Does Harvest Green have flood zone concerns? Flood risk varies by lot, particularly near the community’s 25-acre fishing lake. Verify FEMA flood status for any specific address before purchasing.

15. What awards has Harvest Green won? Master Planned Community of the Year at the Greater Houston Builders Association’s 2018 Prism Awards and Best Community in Texas at the Texas Association of Builders’ 2021 Star Awards.

16. Is there an on-site restaurant in Harvest Green? Yes — Messina Hof Restaurant & Winery is located within the community, with The Slice entertainment venue opening Spring 2026.

17. What elementary school is in Harvest Green? Neill Elementary is located within the community.

18. Is Harvest Green still actively building new homes? Yes — with seven or more active builders and continued expansion toward its planned 2,600-plus residential units, Harvest Green remains an actively developing community.

19. What is “agrihood” living? A community design centered on a working farm, integrating agriculture, sustainability, and foodfocused programming into daily suburban life — Harvest Green is the primary example of this concept in the Houston area.

20. Should I buy new construction or resale in Harvest Green? It depends on priorities and budget. Bobby Mohebbi typically compares current builder incentives against available resale inventory, since both remain active in this still-developing community.

Buying Advice

“Bobby Mohebbi recommends buyers spend real time at The Farmhouse and the Village Farm before deciding on Harvest Green,” he says. “This is a community where the lifestyle concept genuinely shapes day-to-day life more than in most master-planned communities — buyers should make sure that concept resonates with their family before committing, not just look at the floor plan and price.”

Seller Insights

Sellers in Harvest Green benefit from the community’s strong brand recognition and consistent placement among the nation’s topselling communities, which supports confident, well-supported pricing. Bobby Mohebbi typically advises Harvest Green sellers to highlight proximity to the Village Farm, The Farmhouse, and on-site schools prominently in their listing positioning, since these are genuine differentiators that set Harvest Green apart from other Fort Bend County communities.

Ready to Explore Homes in Harvest Green?

Whether you’re comparing builders, trying to understand the community’s fee structure, or ready to tour the Village Farm and The Farmhouse for yourself, Bobby Mohebbi and the Mohebbi Realty Group team can guide you through the entire process. Contact Bobby at (832) 455-3565 or Bobby@mohebbirealtygroup.com to schedule a free consultation and get a personalized comparison of Harvest Green builders and pricing.