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Audubon vs Cross Creek Ranch
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Audubon 2—2 Cross
Audubon
Magnolia · I-45
🏗 Actively Selling
vs
Cross Creek Ranch
Fulshear · FM 1093 / Westpark
🏘 Established
💰 Financial Comparison
3.0308%
Total Tax Rate
2.95%✓ Lower
$200,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$380,000
$1,909/mo
True Monthly Cost
$3,439/mo
$1,850/yr
Annual HOA
$1,500/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Magnolia ISD
School District
Lamar CISD
Magnolia West High School
High School
Fulshear High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ AudubonLagoonCross ✗
✓ AudubonLakeCross ✓
✓ AudubonTrailsCross ✓
✓ AudubonFitnessCross ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
10 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
18 GPG
Audubon MUD 1
MUD District
Fort Bend County MUD 169
🏗 Active Builders
Audubon
AderraCentury CommunitiesDrees Custom HomesToll BrothersChesmar HomesPerry Homes
Cross Creek Ranch
Resale Homes Only
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Audubon vs. Cross Creek Ranch
Which has a lower property tax rate, Audubon or Cross Creek Ranch?
Cross Creek Ranch offers a lower total property tax rate (2.95%) than Audubon (3.03%), saving approximately 0.08% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Audubon and Cross Creek Ranch?
Audubon is zoned to Magnolia ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Cross Creek Ranch is zoned to Lamar CISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Audubon and Cross Creek Ranch?
Homes in Audubon start from approximately $280K, while homes in Cross Creek Ranch start from approximately $380K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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