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Balmoral vs Elyson
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Balmoral 4—1 Elyson
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Balmoral wins on 4 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
3.32%
$200,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$300,000
$1,894/mo
True Monthly Cost
$2,817/mo
$1,298/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,464/yr
🎓 Schools
6/10
School Rating
8/10✓ Higher
Humble ISD
School District
Katy ISD
Summer Creek High School
High School
Paetow High School
🏊 Amenities
✓ BalmoralLagoonElyson ✗
✓ BalmoralLakeElyson ✓
✓ BalmoralTrailsElyson ✓
✓ BalmoralFitnessElyson ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
17 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
20 GPG
Harris County MUD 400
MUD District
Harris County MUD 534
🏗 Active Builders
Balmoral
Brightland HomesChesmar HomesCastleRock CommunitiesColina HomesLennarWestin Homes
Elyson
Perry HomesDavid Weekley HomesHighland HomesToll BrothersChesmar HomesNewmark HomesBeazer HomesBrookfield Residential
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Balmoral vs. Elyson
Which has a lower property tax rate, Balmoral or Elyson?
Balmoral offers a lower total property tax rate (3.25%) than Elyson (3.32%), saving approximately 0.07% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Balmoral and Elyson?
Balmoral is zoned to Humble ISD (GreatSchools rating: 6/10), while Elyson is zoned to Katy ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Balmoral and Elyson?
Homes in Balmoral start from approximately $240K, while homes in Elyson start from approximately $300K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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