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Artavia vs Caldwell Ranch
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Artavia 2—2 Caldwell
💰 Financial Comparison
3.04%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
3.3%
$300,000
Starting Price
$299,500✓ Lower
$2,740/mo
True Monthly Cost
$2,764/mo
$1,262/yr
Annual HOA
$950/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Conroe ISD
School District
Fort Bend ISD
Caney Creek High School
High School
Almeta Crawford High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ ArtaviaLagoonCaldwell ✗
✓ ArtaviaLakeCaldwell ✓
✓ ArtaviaTrailsCaldwell ✓
✓ ArtaviaFitnessCaldwell ✗
💧 MUD Water Quality
11 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
14 GPG
Montgomery County MUD 111
MUD District
Brazoria-Fort Bend Counties MUD 3
🏗 Active Builders
Artavia
Beazer HomesChesmar HomesHighland HomesJamestown Estate HomesPerry HomesWestin HomesDavid Weekley HomesLennar
Caldwell Ranch
D.R. Horton
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Artavia vs. Caldwell Ranch
Which has a lower property tax rate, Artavia or Caldwell Ranch?
Artavia offers a lower total property tax rate (3.04%) than Caldwell Ranch (3.30%), saving approximately 0.26% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Artavia and Caldwell Ranch?
Artavia is zoned to Conroe 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 Artavia and Caldwell Ranch?
Homes in Artavia start from approximately $320K, 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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