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Artavia vs Lago Mar
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Artavia 3—2 Lago
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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
3.26%
$300,000
Starting Price
$260,000✓ Lower
$2,740/mo
True Monthly Cost
$2,400/mo
$1,262/yr
Annual HOA
$913/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10✓ Higher
School Rating
7/10
Conroe ISD
School District
Dickinson ISD
Caney Creek High School
High School
Dickinson High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ ArtaviaLagoonLago ✓
✓ ArtaviaLakeLago ✓
✓ ArtaviaTrailsLago ✓
✓ ArtaviaFitnessLago ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
11 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
12 GPG
Montgomery County MUD 111
MUD District
Galveston County MUD 56
🏗 Active Builders
Artavia
Beazer HomesChesmar HomesHighland HomesJamestown Estate HomesPerry HomesWestin HomesDavid Weekley HomesLennar
Lago Mar
CastleRock CommunitiesPulte HomesD.R. HortonLennarDavid Weekley Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Artavia vs. Lago Mar
Which has a lower property tax rate, Artavia or Lago Mar?
Artavia offers a lower total property tax rate (3.04%) than Lago Mar (3.26%), saving approximately 0.22% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Artavia and Lago Mar?
Artavia is zoned to Conroe ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Lago Mar is zoned to Dickinson ISD (GreatSchools rating: 7/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Artavia and Lago Mar?
Homes in Artavia start from approximately $320K, while homes in Lago Mar start from approximately $260K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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