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Audubon vs Dellrose
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Audubon 3—1 Dellrose
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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
3.51%
$200,000
Starting Price
$200,000
$1,909/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,908/mo
$1,850/yr
Annual HOA
$1,025/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10✓ Higher
School Rating
6/10
Magnolia ISD
School District
Waller ISD
Magnolia West High School
High School
Waller HS
🏊 Amenities
✗ AudubonLagoonDellrose ✗
✓ AudubonLakeDellrose ✓
✓ AudubonTrailsDellrose ✓
✓ AudubonFitnessDellrose ✗
💧 MUD Water Quality
10 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
23 GPG
Audubon MUD 1
MUD District
Harris County MUD 319
🏗 Active Builders
Audubon
AderraCentury CommunitiesDrees Custom HomesToll BrothersChesmar HomesPerry Homes
Dellrose
Ashton WoodsChesmar HomesCoventry HomesEmpire CommunitiesLennarPlantation Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Audubon vs. Dellrose
Which has a lower property tax rate, Audubon or Dellrose?
Audubon offers a lower total property tax rate (3.03%) than Dellrose (3.51%), saving approximately 0.48% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Audubon and Dellrose?
Audubon is zoned to Magnolia ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Dellrose is zoned to Waller ISD (GreatSchools rating: 6/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Audubon and Dellrose?
Homes in Audubon start from approximately $280K, while homes in Dellrose start from approximately $240K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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