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Amira vs Kresston
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Amira 1—2 Kresston
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Kresston 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
3.08%✓ Lower
$300,000
Starting Price
$300,000
$2,803/mo
True Monthly Cost
$2,752/mo
$975/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,300/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Tomball ISD
School District
Magnolia ISD
Tomball High
High School
Magnolia West High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ AmiraLagoonKresston ✗
✓ AmiraLakeKresston ✓
✓ AmiraTrailsKresston ✓
✓ AmiraFitnessKresston ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
16 GPG
Hardness
11 GPG✓ Softer
Harris County MUD 558
MUD District
Montgomery County MUD
🏗 Active Builders
Amira
Beazer HomesPerry Homes
Kresston
Chesmar HomesDavid Weekley HomesHighland HomesLennarPerry HomesWestin HomesNewmark HomesGracepoint HomesToll BrothersHuntington Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Amira vs. Kresston
Which has a lower property tax rate, Amira or Kresston?
Kresston offers a lower total property tax rate (3.08%) than Amira (3.45%), saving approximately 0.37% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Amira and Kresston?
Amira is zoned to Tomball ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Kresston is zoned to Magnolia ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Amira and Kresston?
Homes in Amira start from approximately $375K, while homes in Kresston start from approximately $300K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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