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Amira vs Dunham Pointe
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Amira 3—1 Dunham
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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
3.29%✓ Lower
$300,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$500,000
$2,803/mo
True Monthly Cost
$4,572/mo
$975/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,100/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Tomball ISD
School District
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
Tomball High
High School
Cypress Ranch High
🏊 Amenities
✗ AmiraLagoonDunham ✗
✓ AmiraLakeDunham ✓
✓ AmiraTrailsDunham ✓
✓ AmiraFitnessDunham ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
16 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
18 GPG
Harris County MUD 558
MUD District
Harris County MUD 358
🏗 Active Builders
Amira
Beazer HomesPerry Homes
Dunham Pointe
Toll BrothersNewmark HomesDavid Weekley HomesTri Pointe HomesCoventry Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Amira vs. Dunham Pointe
Which has a lower property tax rate, Amira or Dunham Pointe?
Dunham Pointe offers a lower total property tax rate (3.29%) than Amira (3.45%), saving approximately 0.16% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Amira and Dunham Pointe?
Amira is zoned to Tomball ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Dunham Pointe is zoned to Cypress-Fairbanks ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Amira and Dunham Pointe?
Homes in Amira start from approximately $375K, while homes in Dunham Pointe start from approximately $575K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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