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Artavia vs Cross Creek West
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Artavia 5—0 Cross
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Artavia wins on 5 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
3.16%
$300,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$390,000
$2,740/mo
True Monthly Cost
$3,584/mo
$1,262/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,500/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10✓ Higher
School Rating
7/10
Conroe ISD
School District
Lamar CISD
Caney Creek High School
High School
Fulshear High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ ArtaviaLagoonCross ✗
✓ ArtaviaLakeCross ✓
✓ ArtaviaTrailsCross ✓
✓ ArtaviaFitnessCross ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
11 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
20 GPG
Montgomery County MUD 111
MUD District
Fort Bend MUD 198
🏗 Active Builders
Artavia
Beazer HomesChesmar HomesHighland HomesJamestown Estate HomesPerry HomesWestin HomesDavid Weekley HomesLennar
Cross Creek West
Perry HomesNewmark HomesWestin HomesCoventry HomesVillage BuildersHighland HomesRavenna Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Artavia vs. Cross Creek West
Which has a lower property tax rate, Artavia or Cross Creek West?
Artavia offers a lower total property tax rate (3.04%) than Cross Creek West (3.16%), saving approximately 0.12% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Artavia and Cross Creek West?
Artavia is zoned to Conroe ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Cross Creek West is zoned to Lamar CISD (GreatSchools rating: 7/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Artavia and Cross Creek West?
Homes in Artavia start from approximately $320K, while homes in Cross Creek West start from approximately $390K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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