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Artavia vs Sunterra
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Artavia 2—2 Sunterra
💰 Financial Comparison
3.04%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
3.42%
$300,000
Starting Price
$200,000✓ Lower
$2,740/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,908/mo
$1,262/yr
Annual HOA
$1,160/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Conroe ISD
School District
Katy ISD
Caney Creek High School
High School
Katy / Paetow High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ ArtaviaLagoonSunterra ✓
✓ ArtaviaLakeSunterra ✓
✓ ArtaviaTrailsSunterra ✓
✓ ArtaviaFitnessSunterra ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
11 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
21 GPG
Montgomery County MUD 111
MUD District
Harris-Waller Counties MUD 5
🏗 Active Builders
Artavia
Beazer HomesChesmar HomesHighland HomesJamestown Estate HomesPerry HomesWestin HomesDavid Weekley HomesLennar
Sunterra
Starlight HomesGehan HomesEmpire CommunitiesBrightland HomesColina HomesD.R. Horton
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Artavia vs. Sunterra
Which has a lower property tax rate, Artavia or Sunterra?
Artavia offers a lower total property tax rate (3.04%) than Sunterra (3.42%), saving approximately 0.38% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Artavia and Sunterra?
Artavia is zoned to Conroe ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Sunterra is zoned to Katy ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Artavia and Sunterra?
Homes in Artavia start from approximately $320K, while homes in Sunterra start from approximately $250K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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