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Audubon vs The Groves
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Audubon 2—2 The
💰 Financial Comparison
3.0308%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
3.08%
$200,000
Starting Price
$200,000
$1,909/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,859/mo
$1,850/yr
Annual HOA
$1,164/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
9/10✓ Higher
Magnolia ISD
School District
Humble ISD
Magnolia West High School
High School
Summer Creek High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ AudubonLagoonThe ✗
✓ AudubonLakeThe ✓
✓ AudubonTrailsThe ✓
✓ AudubonFitnessThe ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
10 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
17 GPG
Audubon MUD 1
MUD District
Harris County MUD 504
🏗 Active Builders
Audubon
AderraCentury CommunitiesDrees Custom HomesToll BrothersChesmar HomesPerry Homes
The Groves
Perry HomesDavid Weekley HomesShea HomesChesmar HomesBeazer HomesWestin Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Audubon vs. The Groves
Which has a lower property tax rate, Audubon or The Groves?
Audubon offers a lower total property tax rate (3.03%) than The Groves (3.08%), saving approximately 0.05% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Audubon and The Groves?
Audubon is zoned to Magnolia ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while The Groves is zoned to Humble ISD (GreatSchools rating: 9/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Audubon and The Groves?
Homes in Audubon start from approximately $280K, while homes in The Groves start from approximately $200K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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