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Balmoral vs Kresston
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Balmoral 2—3 Kresston
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Kresston 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
3.25%
Total Tax Rate
3.08%✓ Lower
$200,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$300,000
$1,894/mo
True Monthly Cost
$2,752/mo
$1,298/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,300/yr
🎓 Schools
6/10
School Rating
8/10✓ Higher
Humble ISD
School District
Magnolia ISD
Summer Creek High School
High School
Magnolia West High School
🏊 Amenities
✓ BalmoralLagoonKresston ✗
✓ BalmoralLakeKresston ✓
✓ BalmoralTrailsKresston ✓
✓ BalmoralFitnessKresston ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
17 GPG
Hardness
11 GPG✓ Softer
Harris County MUD 400
MUD District
Montgomery County MUD
🏗 Active Builders
Balmoral
Brightland HomesChesmar HomesCastleRock CommunitiesColina HomesLennarWestin Homes
Kresston
Chesmar HomesDavid Weekley HomesHighland HomesLennarPerry HomesWestin HomesNewmark HomesGracepoint HomesToll BrothersHuntington Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Balmoral vs. Kresston
Which has a lower property tax rate, Balmoral or Kresston?
Kresston offers a lower total property tax rate (3.08%) than Balmoral (3.25%), saving approximately 0.17% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Balmoral and Kresston?
Balmoral is zoned to Humble ISD (GreatSchools rating: 6/10), while Kresston is zoned to Magnolia ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Balmoral and Kresston?
Homes in Balmoral start from approximately $240K, while homes in Kresston start from approximately $300K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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