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Audubon vs Woodtrace
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Audubon 3—2 Woodtrace
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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
3.12%
$200,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$425,000
$1,909/mo
True Monthly Cost
$3,861/mo
$1,850/yr
Annual HOA
$1,250/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
9/10✓ Higher
Magnolia ISD
School District
Tomball ISD
Magnolia West High School
High School
Tomball High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ AudubonLagoonWoodtrace ✗
✓ AudubonLakeWoodtrace ✓
✓ AudubonTrailsWoodtrace ✓
✓ AudubonFitnessWoodtrace ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
10 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
11 GPG
Audubon MUD 1
MUD District
Montgomery County MUD 112
🏗 Active Builders
Audubon
AderraCentury CommunitiesDrees Custom HomesToll BrothersChesmar HomesPerry Homes
Woodtrace
Village BuildersDrees Custom HomesJ. Patrick HomesChesmar Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Audubon vs. Woodtrace
Which has a lower property tax rate, Audubon or Woodtrace?
Audubon offers a lower total property tax rate (3.03%) than Woodtrace (3.12%), saving approximately 0.09% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Audubon and Woodtrace?
Audubon is zoned to Magnolia ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Woodtrace is zoned to Tomball ISD (GreatSchools rating: 9/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Audubon and Woodtrace?
Homes in Audubon start from approximately $280K, while homes in Woodtrace start from approximately $425K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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