The George Fort Bend County TX — Historic George Ranch Buyer’s Guide 2026
The George Richmond TX: Johnson Development pre-sales June 8 2026, 8 builders Newmark/Chesmar/Perry/Empire/DWH/Westin/Highland/JP from $360K, Lamar CISD on-site school 15ac, George Ranch land since 1824. Own Luxury Homes.
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The George Fort Bend County TX — Historic George Ranch Buyer’s Guide 2026
The George is Johnson Development’s newest Fort Bend County master-planned community — and its most historically significant. Pre-sales opened June 8, 2026 on land that has been in the same family since 1824. 1,491 acres. Eight builders from $360,000. Lamar CISD on-site schools. Johnson Development is the largest developer of master-planned communities in Fort Bend County with nearly 26,000 acres and nine communities. Own Luxury Homes® connects buyers with the best local realtors in Fort Bend County.
June 8, 2026
Pre-sales opened at The George — first master-planned community on historic George Ranch land in 200 years
1824
The George Ranch land grant — Henry and Nancy Jones, Old 300, Stephen F. Austin’s first colony
8 builders
From $360,000 (Newmark 40-ft) to $600s+ (Highland 60-ft) — widest builder variety in new Fort Bend County
15 acres
LCISD already purchased 15 acres inside The George for a future on-site elementary school
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Johnson Development opened pre-sales at The George on June 8, 2026. Eight builders are underway on model home construction at the community on historic George Ranch land in Richmond, Fort Bend County Texas. Homes start at approximately $360,000.
What school district is The George in?
The George is zoned to Lamar Consolidated Independent School District (LCISD). Adjacent schools include Thomas Elementary, Steenbergen Middle School, Wright Junior High, and Randle High School — all directly adjacent to the community. LCISD has already purchased 15 acres inside The George for a future on-site elementary school, funded through the district’s November 2022 bond.
Who is building homes at The George?
Eight builders are active in The George’s first phase: Newmark Homes and Chesmar Homes on 40-foot lots (from $360,000); Perry Homes and Empire Homes on 45-foot lots (from $400Ks); David Weekley Homes and Westin Homes on 50-foot lots (from $400Ks+); Highland Homes and J. Patrick Homes on 60-foot lots (premium tier). Contact Own Luxury Homes® to be registered before your first builder visit.
What is the history of The George Ranch land?
The George Ranch was established in 1824 when Henry and Nancy Jones received a league of land along the Brazos River as members of the ‘Old 300’ — settlers who received land grants in Stephen F. Austin’s first colony. The ranch remained in the same family for 200 years. The George Foundation, a private nonprofit foundation founded in 1945 by Albert and Mamie George, distributed the land sale proceeds back to Fort Bend County nonprofits and scholarships — over $300 million in total grants since 1945. Johnson Development acquired the 1,491-acre parcel from The George Foundation in 2024.
How does The George compare to Sienna and Jordan Ranch?
All three are Johnson Development communities in Fort Bend County. Sienna (Missouri City) is the largest — 11,000+ families, Fort Bend ISD, median $515,000, 15+ builders. Jordan Ranch (Fulshear) entered the RCLCO Top 50 in 2025 with 361 sales, served by Lamar CISD and Katy ISD. The George (Richmond) is the newest — pre-sales opened June 2026, 8 builders, from $360,000, Lamar CISD. The George has the lowest entry price of the three and the most recent historic land story.
What is the George Foundation?
The George Foundation is a private nonprofit foundation founded in 1945 by Albert and Mamie George, established to give back to Fort Bend County through grants to nonprofits and scholarships. Over $300 million in grants have been awarded since 1945. IRS regulations require private foundations to distribute 5% of total assets annually, which led to the 2024 land sale to Johnson Development. The Foundation remains active in Fort Bend County philanthropy.
Is Fort Bend County safe?
Fort Bend County is consistently recognized as one of the safest large counties in Texas. It is among the fastest-growing counties in the US and is home to several master-planned communities with gated and controlled-access sections. The county has A-rated school districts, strong municipal services, and ranks highly on national quality-of-life indices. Own Luxury Homes® covers all active new construction in Fort Bend County.
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