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Audubon vs Firethorne
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Audubon 2—3 Firethorne
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Firethorne 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%
Total Tax Rate
2.48%✓ Lower
$200,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$360,000
$1,909/mo
True Monthly Cost
$3,098/mo
$1,850/yr
Annual HOA
$950/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
9/10✓ Higher
Magnolia ISD
School District
Katy ISD / Lamar CISD
Magnolia West High School
High School
Katy High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ AudubonLagoonFirethorne ✗
✓ AudubonLakeFirethorne ✓
✓ AudubonTrailsFirethorne ✓
✓ AudubonFitnessFirethorne ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
10 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
16 GPG
Audubon MUD 1
MUD District
Fort Bend County MUD 151
🏗 Active Builders
Audubon
AderraCentury CommunitiesDrees Custom HomesToll BrothersChesmar HomesPerry Homes
Firethorne
Perry HomesHighland HomesCoventry HomesAshton WoodsRavenna Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Audubon vs. Firethorne
Which has a lower property tax rate, Audubon or Firethorne?
Firethorne offers a lower total property tax rate (2.48%) than Audubon (3.03%), saving approximately 0.55% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Audubon and Firethorne?
Audubon is zoned to Magnolia ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Firethorne is zoned to Katy ISD / Lamar CISD (GreatSchools rating: 9/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Audubon and Firethorne?
Homes in Audubon start from approximately $280K, while homes in Firethorne start from approximately $360K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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