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Artavia vs Jordan Ranch
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Artavia 1—2 Jordan
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Jordan Ranch 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%
Total Tax Rate
2.79%✓ Lower
$300,000
Starting Price
$300,000
$2,740/mo
True Monthly Cost
$2,685/mo
$1,262/yr
Annual HOA
$1,235/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Conroe ISD
School District
Lamar CISD
Caney Creek High School
High School
Fulshear High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ ArtaviaLagoonJordan ✗
✓ ArtaviaLakeJordan ✓
✓ ArtaviaTrailsJordan ✓
✓ ArtaviaFitnessJordan ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
11 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
18 GPG
Montgomery County MUD 111
MUD District
Fulshear MUD 3A
🏗 Active Builders
Artavia
Beazer HomesChesmar HomesHighland HomesJamestown Estate HomesPerry HomesWestin HomesDavid Weekley HomesLennar
Jordan Ranch
J. Patrick HomesDavid Weekley HomesVillage BuildersChesmar HomesPerry HomesWestin HomesBeazer Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Artavia vs. Jordan Ranch
Which has a lower property tax rate, Artavia or Jordan Ranch?
Jordan Ranch offers a lower total property tax rate (2.79%) than Artavia (3.04%), saving approximately 0.25% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Artavia and Jordan Ranch?
Artavia is zoned to Conroe ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Jordan Ranch is zoned to Lamar CISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Artavia and Jordan Ranch?
Homes in Artavia start from approximately $320K, while homes in Jordan Ranch start from approximately $300K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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