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Amira vs Sienna
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Amira 1—3 Sienna
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Sienna 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
2.9%✓ Lower
$300,000
Starting Price
$280,000✓ Lower
$2,803/mo
True Monthly Cost
$2,563/mo
$975/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,580/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Tomball ISD
School District
Fort Bend ISD
Tomball High
High School
Ridge Point High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ AmiraLagoonSienna ✗
✓ AmiraLakeSienna ✓
✓ AmiraTrailsSienna ✓
✓ AmiraFitnessSienna ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
16 GPG
Hardness
14 GPG✓ Softer
Harris County MUD 558
MUD District
Sienna MUDs
🏗 Active Builders
Amira
Beazer HomesPerry Homes
Sienna
Chesmar HomesBeazer HomesDavid Weekley HomesShea HomesToll BrothersWestin HomesJ. Patrick HomesPartners in Building
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Amira vs. Sienna
Which has a lower property tax rate, Amira or Sienna?
Sienna offers a lower total property tax rate (2.90%) than Amira (3.45%), saving approximately 0.55% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Amira and Sienna?
Amira is zoned to Tomball ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Sienna is zoned to Fort Bend ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Amira and Sienna?
Homes in Amira start from approximately $375K, while homes in Sienna start from approximately $280K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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