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Amira vs The Grand Prairie
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Amira 2—2 The
💰 Financial Comparison
3.45%
Total Tax Rate
3.29%✓ Lower
$300,000
Starting Price
$200,000✓ Lower
$2,803/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,892/mo
$975/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,200/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Tomball ISD
School District
Waller ISD
Tomball High
High School
Waller High
🏊 Amenities
✗ AmiraLagoonThe ✗
✓ AmiraLakeThe ✓
✓ AmiraTrailsThe ✓
✓ AmiraFitnessThe ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
16 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
22 GPG
Harris County MUD 558
MUD District
Harris County MUD 576
🏗 Active Builders
Amira
Beazer HomesPerry Homes
The Grand Prairie
David Weekley HomesLennarPerry HomesShea HomesSitterle HomesVillage BuildersWestin Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Amira vs. The Grand Prairie
Which has a lower property tax rate, Amira or The Grand Prairie?
The Grand Prairie offers a lower total property tax rate (3.29%) than Amira (3.45%), saving approximately 0.16% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Amira and The Grand Prairie?
Amira is zoned to Tomball ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while The Grand Prairie is zoned to Waller ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Amira and The Grand Prairie?
Homes in Amira start from approximately $375K, while homes in The Grand Prairie start from approximately $250K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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