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Audubon vs Marvida
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Audubon 2—1 Marvida
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Audubon wins on 2 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
3.24%
$200,000
Starting Price
$200,000
$1,909/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,889/mo
$1,850/yr
Annual HOA
$1,245/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Magnolia ISD
School District
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
Magnolia West High School
High School
Cypress Park High
🏊 Amenities
✗ AudubonLagoonMarvida ✗
✓ AudubonLakeMarvida ✗
✓ AudubonTrailsMarvida ✓
✓ AudubonFitnessMarvida ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
10 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
19 GPG
Audubon MUD 1
MUD District
Harris County MUD 165
🏗 Active Builders
Audubon
AderraCentury CommunitiesDrees Custom HomesToll BrothersChesmar HomesPerry Homes
Marvida
CastleRock CommunitiesK. Hovnanian HomesM/I HomesPerry HomesRisewell Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Audubon vs. Marvida
Which has a lower property tax rate, Audubon or Marvida?
Audubon offers a lower total property tax rate (3.03%) than Marvida (3.24%), saving approximately 0.21% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Audubon and Marvida?
Audubon is zoned to Magnolia ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Marvida is zoned to Cypress-Fairbanks ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Audubon and Marvida?
Homes in Audubon start from approximately $280K, while homes in Marvida start from approximately $275K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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