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Balmoral vs Caldwell Ranch
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Balmoral 2—3 Caldwell
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Caldwell Ranch 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.
Balmoral
Humble · Beltway 8
🏗 Actively Selling
vs
Caldwell Ranch
Missouri City · TX-288
🏗 Actively Selling
💰 Financial Comparison
3.25%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
3.3%
$200,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$299,500
$1,894/mo
True Monthly Cost
$2,764/mo
$1,298/yr
Annual HOA
$950/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
6/10
School Rating
8/10✓ Higher
Humble ISD
School District
Fort Bend ISD
Summer Creek High School
High School
Almeta Crawford High School
🏊 Amenities
✓ BalmoralLagoonCaldwell ✗
✓ BalmoralLakeCaldwell ✓
✓ BalmoralTrailsCaldwell ✓
✓ BalmoralFitnessCaldwell ✗
💧 MUD Water Quality
17 GPG
Hardness
14 GPG✓ Softer
Harris County MUD 400
MUD District
Brazoria-Fort Bend Counties MUD 3
🏗 Active Builders
Balmoral
Brightland HomesChesmar HomesCastleRock CommunitiesColina HomesLennarWestin Homes
Caldwell Ranch
D.R. Horton
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Balmoral vs. Caldwell Ranch
Which has a lower property tax rate, Balmoral or Caldwell Ranch?
Balmoral offers a lower total property tax rate (3.25%) than Caldwell Ranch (3.30%), saving approximately 0.05% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Balmoral and Caldwell Ranch?
Balmoral is zoned to Humble ISD (GreatSchools rating: 6/10), while Caldwell Ranch is zoned to Fort Bend ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Balmoral and Caldwell Ranch?
Homes in Balmoral start from approximately $240K, while homes in Caldwell Ranch start from approximately $300K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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