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Artavia vs Cane Island
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Artavia 4—0 Cane
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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
3.15%
$300,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$400,000
$2,740/mo
True Monthly Cost
$3,653/mo
$1,262/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,300/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Conroe ISD
School District
Katy ISD
Caney Creek High School
High School
Katy High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ ArtaviaLagoonCane ✗
✓ ArtaviaLakeCane ✓
✓ ArtaviaTrailsCane ✓
✓ ArtaviaFitnessCane ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
11 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
22 GPG
Montgomery County MUD 111
MUD District
Harris-Waller County MUD 3
🏗 Active Builders
Artavia
Beazer HomesChesmar HomesHighland HomesJamestown Estate HomesPerry HomesWestin HomesDavid Weekley HomesLennar
Cane Island
Chesmar HomesPerry HomesDrees Custom HomesWilliam David Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Artavia vs. Cane Island
Which has a lower property tax rate, Artavia or Cane Island?
Artavia offers a lower total property tax rate (3.04%) than Cane Island (3.15%), saving approximately 0.11% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Artavia and Cane Island?
Artavia is zoned to Conroe ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Cane Island is zoned to Katy ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Artavia and Cane Island?
Homes in Artavia start from approximately $320K, while homes in Cane Island start from approximately $400K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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