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Amira vs Elyson
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Amira 2—1 Elyson
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Amira wins on 2 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
3.32%✓ Lower
$300,000
Starting Price
$300,000
$2,803/mo
True Monthly Cost
$2,817/mo
$975/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,464/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Tomball ISD
School District
Katy ISD
Tomball High
High School
Paetow High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ AmiraLagoonElyson ✗
✓ AmiraLakeElyson ✓
✓ AmiraTrailsElyson ✓
✓ AmiraFitnessElyson ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
16 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
20 GPG
Harris County MUD 558
MUD District
Harris County MUD 534
🏗 Active Builders
Amira
Beazer HomesPerry Homes
Elyson
Perry HomesDavid Weekley HomesHighland HomesToll BrothersChesmar HomesNewmark HomesBeazer HomesBrookfield Residential
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Amira vs. Elyson
Which has a lower property tax rate, Amira or Elyson?
Elyson offers a lower total property tax rate (3.32%) than Amira (3.45%), saving approximately 0.13% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Amira and Elyson?
Amira is zoned to Tomball ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Elyson is zoned to Katy ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Amira and Elyson?
Homes in Amira start from approximately $375K, while homes in Elyson start from approximately $300K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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