Which community has a lower tax rate, Balmoral or Meridiana?

Balmoral's effective total tax rate is 3.3%, while Meridiana's effective tax rate is 3.22%. MUD tax rates vary by section depending on bond payoff schedules.

What school districts serve Balmoral vs Meridiana?

Balmoral is served by Humble ISD, whereas Meridiana is served by Alvin ISD.

How do starting home prices compare between Balmoral and Meridiana?

Balmoral homes start from $300K, while Meridiana homes start from $200K.

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NE / Lake Houston

Balmoral

Humble, TX · Humble ISD

From $300K$2,360/mo true

South / Fort Bend

Vector	Balmoral	Meridiana
Corridor Region	Northeast & Lake Houston	South & Fort Bend
City / Municipality	Humble, TX	Iowa Colony, TX
Effective Total Tax Rate	3.3%	3.22%
MUD Tax Rate	Pending County Audit	Pending County Audit
School District (ISD)	Humble ISD	Alvin ISD
Annual HOA Dues	$1,330/yr	$1,330/yr
Starting Home Price	$300K	$200K
Est. True Monthly Cost	$2,360/mo	$2,510/mo
Developer	Land Tejas	Rise Communities
County	Harris County	Brazoria County
Lot Sizes	40–60′	40-90′

When choosing between Balmoral and Meridiana, 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 Meridiana at 3.22%. Always evaluate the complete payment stack (P&I + MUD tax + HOA + Insurance) before placing earnest money.

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