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Amira vs Shadow Creek Ranch
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Amira 2—2 Shadow
💰 Financial Comparison
3.45%
Total Tax Rate
2.58%✓ Lower
$300,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$340,000
$2,803/mo
True Monthly Cost
$2,959/mo
$975/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$995/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Tomball ISD
School District
Alvin ISD
Tomball High
High School
Shadow Creek High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ AmiraLagoonShadow ✗
✓ AmiraLakeShadow ✓
✓ AmiraTrailsShadow ✓
✓ AmiraFitnessShadow ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
16 GPG
Hardness
14 GPG✓ Softer
Harris County MUD 558
MUD District
Brazoria County MUD 2 & MUD 3
🏗 Active Builders
Amira
Beazer HomesPerry Homes
Shadow Creek Ranch
Perry HomesDavid Weekley HomesAshton WoodsVillage BuildersMeritage Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Amira vs. Shadow Creek Ranch
Which has a lower property tax rate, Amira or Shadow Creek Ranch?
Shadow Creek Ranch offers a lower total property tax rate (2.58%) than Amira (3.45%), saving approximately 0.87% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Amira and Shadow Creek Ranch?
Amira is zoned to Tomball ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Shadow Creek Ranch is zoned to Alvin ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Amira and Shadow Creek Ranch?
Homes in Amira start from approximately $375K, while homes in Shadow Creek Ranch start from approximately $340K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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