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Amira vs Tavola
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Amira 0—4 Tavola
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Tavola wins on 4 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
3.31%✓ Lower
$300,000
Starting Price
$210,000✓ Lower
$2,803/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,947/mo
$975/yr
Annual HOA
$750/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Tomball ISD
School District
New Caney ISD
Tomball High
High School
New Caney High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ AmiraLagoonTavola ✗
✓ AmiraLakeTavola ✓
✓ AmiraTrailsTavola ✓
✓ AmiraFitnessTavola ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
16 GPG
Hardness
14 GPG✓ Softer
Harris County MUD 558
MUD District
East Montgomery County MUD 6
🏗 Active Builders
Amira
Beazer HomesPerry Homes
Tavola
LennarM/I HomesPerry HomesWestin Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Amira vs. Tavola
Which has a lower property tax rate, Amira or Tavola?
Tavola offers a lower total property tax rate (3.31%) than Amira (3.45%), saving approximately 0.14% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Amira and Tavola?
Amira is zoned to Tomball ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Tavola is zoned to New Caney ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Amira and Tavola?
Homes in Amira start from approximately $375K, while homes in Tavola start from approximately $210K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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