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Amira vs Cane Island
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Amira 3—1 Cane
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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
3.15%✓ Lower
$300,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$400,000
$2,803/mo
True Monthly Cost
$3,653/mo
$975/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,300/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Tomball ISD
School District
Katy ISD
Tomball High
High School
Katy High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ AmiraLagoonCane ✗
✓ AmiraLakeCane ✓
✓ AmiraTrailsCane ✓
✓ AmiraFitnessCane ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
16 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
22 GPG
Harris County MUD 558
MUD District
Harris-Waller County MUD 3
🏗 Active Builders
Amira
Beazer HomesPerry Homes
Cane Island
Chesmar HomesPerry HomesDrees Custom HomesWilliam David Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Amira vs. Cane Island
Which has a lower property tax rate, Amira or Cane Island?
Cane Island offers a lower total property tax rate (3.15%) than Amira (3.45%), saving approximately 0.30% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Amira and Cane Island?
Amira is zoned to Tomball ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Cane Island is zoned to Katy ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Amira and Cane Island?
Homes in Amira start from approximately $375K, while homes in Cane Island start from approximately $400K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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