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Artavia vs Audubon
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Artavia 1—3 Audubon
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Audubon 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
3.04%
Total Tax Rate
3.0308%✓ Lower
$300,000
Starting Price
$200,000✓ Lower
$2,740/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,909/mo
$1,262/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,850/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Conroe ISD
School District
Magnolia ISD
Caney Creek High School
High School
Magnolia West High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ ArtaviaLagoonAudubon ✗
✓ ArtaviaLakeAudubon ✓
✓ ArtaviaTrailsAudubon ✓
✓ ArtaviaFitnessAudubon ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
11 GPG
Hardness
10 GPG✓ Softer
Montgomery County MUD 111
MUD District
Audubon MUD 1
🏗 Active Builders
Artavia
Beazer HomesChesmar HomesHighland HomesJamestown Estate HomesPerry HomesWestin HomesDavid Weekley HomesLennar
Audubon
AderraCentury CommunitiesDrees Custom HomesToll BrothersChesmar HomesPerry Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Artavia vs. Audubon
Which has a lower property tax rate, Artavia or Audubon?
Audubon offers a lower total property tax rate (3.03%) than Artavia (3.04%), saving approximately 0.01% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Artavia and Audubon?
Artavia is zoned to Conroe ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Audubon is zoned to Magnolia ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Artavia and Audubon?
Homes in Artavia start from approximately $320K, while homes in Audubon start from approximately $280K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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