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Audubon vs Caldwell Ranch
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Audubon 3—1 Caldwell
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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
3.3%
$200,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$299,500
$1,909/mo
True Monthly Cost
$2,764/mo
$1,850/yr
Annual HOA
$950/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Magnolia ISD
School District
Fort Bend ISD
Magnolia West High School
High School
Almeta Crawford High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ AudubonLagoonCaldwell ✗
✓ AudubonLakeCaldwell ✓
✓ AudubonTrailsCaldwell ✓
✓ AudubonFitnessCaldwell ✗
💧 MUD Water Quality
10 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
14 GPG
Audubon MUD 1
MUD District
Brazoria-Fort Bend Counties MUD 3
🏗 Active Builders
Audubon
AderraCentury CommunitiesDrees Custom HomesToll BrothersChesmar HomesPerry Homes
Caldwell Ranch
D.R. Horton
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Audubon vs. Caldwell Ranch
Which has a lower property tax rate, Audubon or Caldwell Ranch?
Audubon offers a lower total property tax rate (3.03%) than Caldwell Ranch (3.30%), saving approximately 0.27% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Audubon and Caldwell Ranch?
Audubon is zoned to Magnolia ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Caldwell Ranch is zoned to Fort Bend ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Audubon and Caldwell Ranch?
Homes in Audubon start from approximately $280K, while homes in Caldwell Ranch start from approximately $300K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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