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Anniston vs Balmoral
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Anniston 1—4 Balmoral
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Balmoral 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
3.32%
Total Tax Rate
3.25%✓ Lower
$268,000
Starting Price
$200,000✓ Lower
$2,590/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,894/mo
$2,200/yr
Annual HOA
$1,298/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10✓ Higher
School Rating
6/10
Katy ISD
School District
Humble ISD
Freeman High School
High School
Summer Creek High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ AnnistonLagoonBalmoral ✓
✓ AnnistonLakeBalmoral ✓
✓ AnnistonTrailsBalmoral ✓
✓ AnnistonFitnessBalmoral ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
20 GPG
Hardness
17 GPG✓ Softer
Harris County MUD 539
MUD District
Harris County MUD 400
🏗 Active Builders
Anniston
Lennar
Balmoral
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Anniston vs. Balmoral
Which has a lower property tax rate, Anniston or Balmoral?
Balmoral offers a lower total property tax rate (3.25%) than Anniston (3.32%), saving approximately 0.07% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Anniston and Balmoral?
Anniston is zoned to Katy ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Balmoral is zoned to Humble ISD (GreatSchools rating: 6/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Anniston and Balmoral?
Homes in Anniston start from approximately $268K, while homes in Balmoral start from approximately $240K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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