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Balmoral vs Dellrose
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Balmoral 2—1 Dellrose
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Balmoral wins on 2 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
3.25%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
3.51%
$200,000
Starting Price
$200,000
$1,894/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,908/mo
$1,298/yr
Annual HOA
$1,025/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
6/10
School Rating
6/10
Humble ISD
School District
Waller ISD
Summer Creek High School
High School
Waller HS
🏊 Amenities
✓ BalmoralLagoonDellrose ✗
✓ BalmoralLakeDellrose ✓
✓ BalmoralTrailsDellrose ✓
✓ BalmoralFitnessDellrose ✗
💧 MUD Water Quality
17 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
23 GPG
Harris County MUD 400
MUD District
Harris County MUD 319
🏗 Active Builders
Balmoral
Brightland HomesChesmar HomesCastleRock CommunitiesColina HomesLennarWestin Homes
Dellrose
Ashton WoodsChesmar HomesCoventry HomesEmpire CommunitiesLennarPlantation Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Balmoral vs. Dellrose
Which has a lower property tax rate, Balmoral or Dellrose?
Balmoral offers a lower total property tax rate (3.25%) than Dellrose (3.51%), saving approximately 0.26% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Balmoral and Dellrose?
Balmoral is zoned to Humble ISD (GreatSchools rating: 6/10), while Dellrose is zoned to Waller ISD (GreatSchools rating: 6/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Balmoral and Dellrose?
Homes in Balmoral start from approximately $240K, while homes in Dellrose start from approximately $240K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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