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Audubon vs Balmoral
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Audubon 3—1 Balmoral
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Audubon 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
3.0308%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
3.25%
$200,000
Starting Price
$200,000
$1,909/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,894/mo
$1,850/yr
Annual HOA
$1,298/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10✓ Higher
School Rating
6/10
Magnolia ISD
School District
Humble ISD
Magnolia West High School
High School
Summer Creek High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ AudubonLagoonBalmoral ✓
✓ AudubonLakeBalmoral ✓
✓ AudubonTrailsBalmoral ✓
✓ AudubonFitnessBalmoral ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
10 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
17 GPG
Audubon MUD 1
MUD District
Harris County MUD 400
🏗 Active Builders
Audubon
AderraCentury CommunitiesDrees Custom HomesToll BrothersChesmar HomesPerry Homes
Balmoral
Brightland HomesChesmar HomesCastleRock CommunitiesColina HomesLennarWestin Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Audubon vs. Balmoral
Which has a lower property tax rate, Audubon or Balmoral?
Audubon offers a lower total property tax rate (3.03%) than Balmoral (3.25%), saving approximately 0.22% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Audubon and Balmoral?
Audubon is zoned to Magnolia ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Balmoral is zoned to Humble ISD (GreatSchools rating: 6/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Audubon and Balmoral?
Homes in Audubon start from approximately $280K, while homes in Balmoral start from approximately $240K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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