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Artavia vs Balmoral
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Artavia 4—1 Balmoral
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Artavia 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
3.04%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
3.25%
$300,000
Starting Price
$200,000✓ Lower
$2,740/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,894/mo
$1,262/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,298/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10✓ Higher
School Rating
6/10
Conroe ISD
School District
Humble ISD
Caney Creek High School
High School
Summer Creek High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ ArtaviaLagoonBalmoral ✓
✓ ArtaviaLakeBalmoral ✓
✓ ArtaviaTrailsBalmoral ✓
✓ ArtaviaFitnessBalmoral ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
11 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
17 GPG
Montgomery County MUD 111
MUD District
Harris County MUD 400
🏗 Active Builders
Artavia
Beazer HomesChesmar HomesHighland HomesJamestown Estate HomesPerry HomesWestin HomesDavid Weekley HomesLennar
Balmoral
Brightland HomesChesmar HomesCastleRock CommunitiesColina HomesLennarWestin Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Artavia vs. Balmoral
Which has a lower property tax rate, Artavia or Balmoral?
Artavia offers a lower total property tax rate (3.04%) than Balmoral (3.25%), saving approximately 0.21% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Artavia and Balmoral?
Artavia is zoned to Conroe ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Balmoral is zoned to Humble ISD (GreatSchools rating: 6/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Artavia and Balmoral?
Homes in Artavia start from approximately $320K, while homes in Balmoral start from approximately $240K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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