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Artavia vs Dunham Pointe
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Artavia 3—1 Dunham
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Artavia 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%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
3.29%
$300,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$500,000
$2,740/mo
True Monthly Cost
$4,572/mo
$1,262/yr
Annual HOA
$1,100/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Conroe ISD
School District
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
Caney Creek High School
High School
Cypress Ranch High
🏊 Amenities
✗ ArtaviaLagoonDunham ✗
✓ ArtaviaLakeDunham ✓
✓ ArtaviaTrailsDunham ✓
✓ ArtaviaFitnessDunham ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
11 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
18 GPG
Montgomery County MUD 111
MUD District
Harris County MUD 358
🏗 Active Builders
Artavia
Beazer HomesChesmar HomesHighland HomesJamestown Estate HomesPerry HomesWestin HomesDavid Weekley HomesLennar
Dunham Pointe
Toll BrothersNewmark HomesDavid Weekley HomesTri Pointe HomesCoventry Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Artavia vs. Dunham Pointe
Which has a lower property tax rate, Artavia or Dunham Pointe?
Artavia offers a lower total property tax rate (3.04%) than Dunham Pointe (3.29%), saving approximately 0.25% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Artavia and Dunham Pointe?
Artavia is zoned to Conroe ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Dunham Pointe is zoned to Cypress-Fairbanks ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Artavia and Dunham Pointe?
Homes in Artavia start from approximately $320K, while homes in Dunham Pointe start from approximately $575K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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