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Anniston vs Caldwell Ranch
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Anniston 1—3 Caldwell
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Caldwell Ranch 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
3.32%
Total Tax Rate
3.3%✓ Lower
$268,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$299,500
$2,590/mo
True Monthly Cost
$2,764/mo
$2,200/yr
Annual HOA
$950/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Katy ISD
School District
Fort Bend ISD
Freeman High School
High School
Almeta Crawford High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ AnnistonLagoonCaldwell ✗
✓ AnnistonLakeCaldwell ✓
✓ AnnistonTrailsCaldwell ✓
✓ AnnistonFitnessCaldwell ✗
💧 MUD Water Quality
20 GPG
Hardness
14 GPG✓ Softer
Harris County MUD 539
MUD District
Brazoria-Fort Bend Counties MUD 3
🏗 Active Builders
Anniston
Lennar
Caldwell Ranch
D.R. Horton
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Anniston vs. Caldwell Ranch
Which has a lower property tax rate, Anniston or Caldwell Ranch?
Caldwell Ranch offers a lower total property tax rate (3.30%) than Anniston (3.32%), saving approximately 0.02% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Anniston and Caldwell Ranch?
Anniston is zoned to Katy ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Caldwell Ranch is zoned to Fort Bend ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Anniston and Caldwell Ranch?
Homes in Anniston start from approximately $268K, while homes in Caldwell Ranch start from approximately $300K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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