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Balmoral vs Lago Mar
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Balmoral 2—3 Lago
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Lago Mar 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%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
3.26%
$200,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$260,000
$1,894/mo
True Monthly Cost
$2,400/mo
$1,298/yr
Annual HOA
$913/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
6/10
School Rating
7/10✓ Higher
Humble ISD
School District
Dickinson ISD
Summer Creek High School
High School
Dickinson High School
🏊 Amenities
✓ BalmoralLagoonLago ✓
✓ BalmoralLakeLago ✓
✓ BalmoralTrailsLago ✓
✓ BalmoralFitnessLago ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
17 GPG
Hardness
12 GPG✓ Softer
Harris County MUD 400
MUD District
Galveston County MUD 56
🏗 Active Builders
Balmoral
Brightland HomesChesmar HomesCastleRock CommunitiesColina HomesLennarWestin Homes
Lago Mar
CastleRock CommunitiesPulte HomesD.R. HortonLennarDavid Weekley Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Balmoral vs. Lago Mar
Which has a lower property tax rate, Balmoral or Lago Mar?
Balmoral offers a lower total property tax rate (3.25%) than Lago Mar (3.26%), saving approximately 0.01% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Balmoral and Lago Mar?
Balmoral is zoned to Humble ISD (GreatSchools rating: 6/10), while Lago Mar is zoned to Dickinson ISD (GreatSchools rating: 7/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Balmoral and Lago Mar?
Homes in Balmoral start from approximately $240K, while homes in Lago Mar start from approximately $260K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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