Caldwell Ranch
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TX-288 ยท Missouri City

Caldwell Ranch

by D.R. Horton ยท 800 acres

๐Ÿ“‹ Move-In Flyer
Total Tax Rate
3.3%
Starting From
$300K
True Monthly
$2,764P&I + Tax + HOA + Ins.
School District
Fort Bend ISD

Caldwell Ranch is an accessible master-planned community in Rosharon built exclusively by D.R. Horton, offering modern single-family homes and family-focused amenities. Residents enjoy a resort-style pool with water slides, splash areas, a soccer field, covered pavilion, and scenic walking trails. Situated near TX-288 and zoned to Fort Bend ISD, Caldwell Ranch provides exceptional value and suburban convenience.

ISDFort Bend ISD
ElementaryHeritage Rose Elementary
MiddleRonald Thornton Middle School
High SchoolAlmeta Crawford High School
Rating8/10
Source:GreatSchools+TEAยท Updated 2025โ€“2026
LakeTrailsPool
โ€”resort-style pool
โ€”water slides
โ€”splash area
โ€”soccer field
โ€”covered pavilion
โ€”playgrounds
โ€”walking trails
โ€”community park
Total Tax Rate3.3%
MUD Tax Rate1.35%
Annual HOA$950/yr
Starting Price$299,500
HOA / Month$79/mo

Starting price reflects the lowest published builder floor plan as of August 2026. Prices change frequently โ€” verify current pricing directly with the builder before visiting. Use the calculator above to estimate your own monthly payment โ€” enter your actual quoted rate for the most accurate result.

The MUD (1.35%) funds infrastructure bonds that are paid off over ~25 years. As bonds retire, your effective tax rate drops โ€” potentially saving $315/mo by year 25.

Total rate (incl. MUD)
Base rate (after MUD payoff)
DistrictBrazoria-Fort Bend Counties MUD 3
TCEQ Statusโœ“ Compliant
Water Hardness14 GPG Hard

โš  Hard water detected. Protect your plumbing and appliances.

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GHBA PRISM Award
Greater Houston Builders Association ยท 2015

Prestigious industry honor awarded by Greater Houston Builders Association recognizing superior master-planned development and homebuilding standards.

DeveloperD.R. Horton
Total Acreage800 acres
Status๐ŸŸข Active New Construction
CorridorTX-288
CountyFort Bend
School DistrictFort Bend ISD
ElementaryHeritage Rose Elementary
Middle SchoolRonald Thornton Middle School
High SchoolAlmeta Crawford High School
Annual HOA$950/yr
MUD Tax Rate1.35%
Total Tax Rate3.3%
โ˜… True Cost Payment EngineFort Bend Co. CAD

Monthly Payment Simulator ยท Caldwell Ranch

Tax Rate: 3.3%HOA: $950/yrHomestead Active โœ“
Estimated True Monthly Out-of-Pocket
$2,862/mo
Conv 10% ยท 6.625% APR ยท P&I + Tax + Ins + HOA
๐Ÿ›๏ธ TX Homestead Exemption appliedSaves ~$93/mo
$299,500
$250K$850K$1.5M+
%
Principal & Interest$1,726
Property Taxes (w/ Homestead)$731
Homeowners Insurance (est. 0.75%/yr)$187
HOA Dues$79
Private Mortgage Ins. (PMI)$139
Est. Cash to Close$36,689
๐Ÿ“Š Customize in Full True Cost Calculator โ†’
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Tech & Connectivity

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High-Speed Internet ยท Missouri City
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Outfit Your Kitchen

New construction homes in Caldwell Ranch come with builder-grade appliances. Upgrade to Samsung Bespoke smart suites, AJ Madison luxury packages (GE Cafe, Bosch, Thermador), or Wayfair outdoor kitchen setups before move-in. See full appliance guide

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Houston Power Grid Advisory
Is your new home ready for the next grid outage?

Texas ERCOT operates on an isolated grid. Hurricane season (Juneโ€“Nov) and winter storms can cause 3โ€“7 day outages. Compare EcoFlow, Anker SOLIX, and Generac/Cummins whole-home options.

๐ŸŒŠ Flood Zone & Drainage
Mixed (X/AE)โœ… Harvey 2017: No๐Ÿ  Flood Insurance Required: Partial (some lots)

Community features engineered detention ponds and elevated pad sites to ensure robust stormwater management.

View FEMA Flood Map โ†’
๐Ÿš— Commute Times (Rush Hour)
via Fort Bend Tollway ยท Est. $4-8/day daily toll
๐Ÿข Energy Corridor
35-45 min
๐Ÿฅ Medical Center
30-40 min
๐ŸŒ† Downtown Houston
35-45 min
โœˆ๏ธ IAH Airport
45-55 min
๐Ÿ›’ Grocery & Retail
๐Ÿ›’ H-E-BH-E-B Sienna Market in Missouri City on Hwy 6 (4.1 mi)
๐Ÿ›’ KrogerKroger Colony Lakes in Missouri City on Hwy 6 (3.9 mi)
๐Ÿช CostcoCostco Pearland on Business Center Dr (7.2 mi)
๐ŸŽฏ TargetTarget Richmond Grand Pkwy SW (7.5 mi)
๐Ÿฌ WalmartWalmart Supercenter Missouri City on Hwy 6 (4.4 mi)
๐Ÿ˜ Town CenterManvel Town Center (4.5 mi)
๐Ÿ“น Community Video Tour
Caldwell Ranch Community Tour โ€” Conroe, TX
via Nimesh Patel Group ยท YouTube
Frequently Asked Questions

Buyer Guide: Caldwell Ranch

๐Ÿ“‹ Move-In Concierge
Your Day-1 Setup Guide
Utilities, HOA, schools, and move-in essentials for Caldwell Ranch
๐Ÿ–จ๏ธ Open & Print Full Flyer โ†’
โšก Utilities Setup
๐Ÿ’ง Water & Sewer
Brazoria-Fort Bend Counties MUD #3 โ€” Inframark (832) 467-1599
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธ Trash Pickup
Texas Pride Disposal (281) 342-8178 โ€” Tuesday & Friday pickup
๐Ÿ”ฅ Natural Gas
CenterPoint Energy (713-659-2111)
๐Ÿ’ก Electricity
TX is deregulated โ€” scan QR cards below to compare & lock in your rate before closing
๐Ÿ“ฌ Mailbox & HOA
๐Ÿ“ฎ Post Office
Manvel Post Office, 6925 Masters Rd, Manvel TX 77578
(281) 489-2861
๐Ÿ”‘ Key Pickup Docs
Photo ID + Closing Disclosure (CD) required for mailbox key pickup
๐Ÿข HOA Management
Inframark
inframark.com
โš ๏ธ ARC Rule
ARC approval required for pools, fences, and exterior modifications
๐Ÿซ Schools & Anchors
๐ŸŽ“ ISD
Fort Bend ISD
๐Ÿ“š Elementary
Heritage Rose Elementary
๐Ÿ“š Middle School
Ronald Thornton Middle School
๐Ÿ“š High School
Almeta Crawford High School
๐ŸŒ Enroll Online
alvinisd.net/enroll
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Homestead Exemption
fbcad.org/homestead
๐Ÿ›’ Nearest H-E-B
H-E-B Sienna Market in Missouri City on Hwy 6 (4.1 mi)
๐Ÿšจ Day-1 New Build Safety
๐Ÿ”’ Smart Lock Reset: Reset factory master codes on Day 1 before moving valuables in.
๐Ÿ’ง Main Water Shut-Off: Located in garage or front flowerbed box โ€” know it before you need it.
๐Ÿ’จ HVAC Filter Swap: Change AC filter at 30 days โ€” construction dust clogs coils fast.
๐Ÿค  Texas Admin Rules
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Homestead Exemption: File with fbcad.org/homestead by April 30 โ€” saves $300โ€“$600+/yr. Update TX Driver's License address first.
๐Ÿ“‹ Builder Warranty: 10-yr structural, 2-yr mechanical, 1-yr workmanship โ€” document everything in writing from Day 1.
๐Ÿ” 11-Month Inspection: Schedule an independent inspector at month 11 before your 1-year warranty expires.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Day-One Move-In Essentials โ€” Scan to Compare & Save
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