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Audubon vs Towne Lake
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Audubon 3—1 Towne
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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
3.25%
$200,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$400,000
$1,909/mo
True Monthly Cost
$3,690/mo
$1,850/yr
Annual HOA
$1,400/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Magnolia ISD
School District
Cy-Fair ISD
Magnolia West High School
High School
Cypress Ranch High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ AudubonLagoonTowne ✗
✓ AudubonLakeTowne ✓
✓ AudubonTrailsTowne ✓
✓ AudubonFitnessTowne ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
10 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
20 GPG
Audubon MUD 1
MUD District
Harris County MUD 500
🏗 Active Builders
Audubon
AderraCentury CommunitiesDrees Custom HomesToll BrothersChesmar HomesPerry Homes
Towne Lake
Caldwell HomesPartners in BuildingJamestown Estate HomesBavaria BuildersBraziel Building GroupBrickland Custom Homes, Inc.William David Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Audubon vs. Towne Lake
Which has a lower property tax rate, Audubon or Towne Lake?
Audubon offers a lower total property tax rate (3.03%) than Towne Lake (3.25%), saving approximately 0.22% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Audubon and Towne Lake?
Audubon is zoned to Magnolia ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Towne Lake is zoned to Cy-Fair ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Audubon and Towne Lake?
Homes in Audubon start from approximately $280K, while homes in Towne Lake start from approximately $400K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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