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Audubon vs Lago Mar
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Audubon 4—1 Lago
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Audubon wins on 4 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
3.26%
$200,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$260,000
$1,909/mo
True Monthly Cost
$2,400/mo
$1,850/yr
Annual HOA
$913/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10✓ Higher
School Rating
7/10
Magnolia ISD
School District
Dickinson ISD
Magnolia West High School
High School
Dickinson High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ AudubonLagoonLago ✓
✓ AudubonLakeLago ✓
✓ AudubonTrailsLago ✓
✓ AudubonFitnessLago ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
10 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
12 GPG
Audubon MUD 1
MUD District
Galveston County MUD 56
🏗 Active Builders
Audubon
AderraCentury CommunitiesDrees Custom HomesToll BrothersChesmar HomesPerry Homes
Lago Mar
CastleRock CommunitiesPulte HomesD.R. HortonLennarDavid Weekley Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Audubon vs. Lago Mar
Which has a lower property tax rate, Audubon or Lago Mar?
Audubon offers a lower total property tax rate (3.03%) than Lago Mar (3.26%), saving approximately 0.23% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Audubon and Lago Mar?
Audubon is zoned to Magnolia ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Lago Mar is zoned to Dickinson ISD (GreatSchools rating: 7/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Audubon and Lago Mar?
Homes in Audubon start from approximately $280K, while homes in Lago Mar start from approximately $260K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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