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Amira vs Balmoral
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Amira 3—2 Balmoral
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Amira wins on 3 of 5 metrics
Based on tax rate, starting price, school rating, HOA, and water quality. Individual priorities vary — use the calculator to run your specific numbers.
💰 Financial Comparison
3.45%
Total Tax Rate
3.25%✓ Lower
$300,000
Starting Price
$200,000✓ Lower
$2,803/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,894/mo
$975/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,298/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10✓ Higher
School Rating
6/10
Tomball ISD
School District
Humble ISD
Tomball High
High School
Summer Creek High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ AmiraLagoonBalmoral ✓
✓ AmiraLakeBalmoral ✓
✓ AmiraTrailsBalmoral ✓
✓ AmiraFitnessBalmoral ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
16 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
17 GPG
Harris County MUD 558
MUD District
Harris County MUD 400
🏗 Active Builders
Amira
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Balmoral
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Amira vs. Balmoral
Which has a lower property tax rate, Amira or Balmoral?
Balmoral offers a lower total property tax rate (3.25%) than Amira (3.45%), saving approximately 0.20% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Amira and Balmoral?
Amira is zoned to Tomball ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Balmoral is zoned to Humble ISD (GreatSchools rating: 6/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Amira and Balmoral?
Homes in Amira start from approximately $375K, while homes in Balmoral start from approximately $240K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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