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Audubon vs Tamarron
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Audubon 3—1 Tamarron
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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
3.17%
$200,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$260,000
$1,909/mo
True Monthly Cost
$2,387/mo
$1,850/yr
Annual HOA
$950/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
✗ AudubonLagoonTamarron ✗
✓ AudubonLakeTamarron ✓
✓ AudubonTrailsTamarron ✓
✓ AudubonFitnessTamarron ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
10 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
19 GPG
Audubon MUD 1
MUD District
Fort Bend County MUD 182
🏗 Active Builders
Audubon
AderraCentury CommunitiesDrees Custom HomesToll BrothersChesmar HomesPerry Homes
Tamarron
D.R. Horton
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Audubon vs. Tamarron
Which has a lower property tax rate, Audubon or Tamarron?
Audubon offers a lower total property tax rate (3.03%) than Tamarron (3.17%), saving approximately 0.14% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Audubon and Tamarron?
Audubon is zoned to Magnolia ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Tamarron is zoned to Lamar CISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Audubon and Tamarron?
Homes in Audubon start from approximately $280K, while homes in Tamarron start from approximately $260K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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