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Balmoral VS Kresston

Evaluating true monthly ownership costs, section MUD tax liabilities, school district boundaries, and corridor location.

NE / Lake Houston

Balmoral

Humble, TX · Humble ISD

From $300K$2,360/mo true
VS
The Woodlands / North

Kresston

Magnolia, TX · Magnolia ISD

From $290K$2,550/mo true

Side-by-Side Comparison Vector

CORRIDOR REGION
BalmoralNortheast & Lake Houston
KresstonNorth & The Woodlands
CITY / MUNICIPALITY
BalmoralHumble, TX
KresstonMagnolia, TX
EFFECTIVE TOTAL TAX RATE
Balmoral3.3%
Kresston3.08%
MUD TAX RATE
BalmoralPending County Audit
KresstonPending County Audit
SCHOOL DISTRICT (ISD)
BalmoralHumble ISD
KresstonMagnolia ISD
ANNUAL HOA DUES
Balmoral$1,330/yr
Kresston$1,300/yr
STARTING HOME PRICE
Balmoral$300K
Kresston$290K
EST. TRUE MONTHLY COST
Balmoral$2,360/mo
Kresston$2,550/mo
LOT SIZES
Balmoral40–60′
Kresston40–80′
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Brian's Insider Comparison Analysis

New Home Consultant & Buyer Advocate

When choosing between Balmoral and Kresston, looking solely at starting prices is a mistake. A home in Balmoral with an effective tax rate of 3.3% can produce a very different monthly payment stack compared to Kresston at 3.08%. Always evaluate the complete payment stack (P&I + MUD tax + HOA + Insurance) before placing earnest money.

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