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Amira vs Riverstone
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Amira 2—2 Riverstone
💰 Financial Comparison
3.45%
Total Tax Rate
2.8%✓ Lower
$300,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$1,000,000
$2,803/mo
True Monthly Cost
$8,724/mo
$975/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,330/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Tomball ISD
School District
Fort Bend ISD
Tomball High
High School
Elkins High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ AmiraLagoonRiverstone ✗
✓ AmiraLakeRiverstone ✓
✓ AmiraTrailsRiverstone ✓
✓ AmiraFitnessRiverstone ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
16 GPG
Hardness
13 GPG✓ Softer
Harris County MUD 558
MUD District
MUD 128
🏗 Active Builders
Amira
Beazer HomesPerry Homes
Riverstone
Psalms Fine Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Amira vs. Riverstone
Which has a lower property tax rate, Amira or Riverstone?
Riverstone offers a lower total property tax rate (2.80%) than Amira (3.45%), saving approximately 0.65% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Amira and Riverstone?
Amira is zoned to Tomball ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Riverstone is zoned to Fort Bend ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Amira and Riverstone?
Homes in Amira start from approximately $375K, while homes in Riverstone start from approximately $1000K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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