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Artavia vs Grange
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Artavia 2—1 Grange
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Artavia wins on 2 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
3.28%
$300,000
Starting Price
$300,000
$2,740/mo
True Monthly Cost
$2,786/mo
$1,262/yr
Annual HOA
$1,200/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Conroe ISD
School District
Katy ISD
Caney Creek High School
High School
Katy High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ ArtaviaLagoonGrange ✗
✓ ArtaviaLakeGrange ✓
✓ ArtaviaTrailsGrange ✓
✓ ArtaviaFitnessGrange ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
11 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
18 GPG
Montgomery County MUD 111
MUD District
Waller County MUD 55A
🏗 Active Builders
Artavia
Beazer HomesChesmar HomesHighland HomesJamestown Estate HomesPerry HomesWestin HomesDavid Weekley HomesLennar
Grange
Highland HomesJ. Patrick HomesChesmar HomesDavid Weekley HomesNewmark HomesPerry HomesDrees Custom HomesWestin Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Artavia vs. Grange
Which has a lower property tax rate, Artavia or Grange?
Artavia offers a lower total property tax rate (3.04%) than Grange (3.28%), saving approximately 0.24% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Artavia and Grange?
Artavia is zoned to Conroe ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Grange is zoned to Katy ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Artavia and Grange?
Homes in Artavia start from approximately $320K, while homes in Grange start from approximately $370K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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