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Balmoral vs Riverstone
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Balmoral 2—3 Riverstone
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Riverstone 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
2.8%✓ Lower
$200,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$1,000,000
$1,894/mo
True Monthly Cost
$8,724/mo
$1,298/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,330/yr
🎓 Schools
6/10
School Rating
8/10✓ Higher
Humble ISD
School District
Fort Bend ISD
Summer Creek High School
High School
Elkins High School
🏊 Amenities
✓ BalmoralLagoonRiverstone ✗
✓ BalmoralLakeRiverstone ✓
✓ BalmoralTrailsRiverstone ✓
✓ BalmoralFitnessRiverstone ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
17 GPG
Hardness
13 GPG✓ Softer
Harris County MUD 400
MUD District
MUD 128
🏗 Active Builders
Balmoral
Brightland HomesChesmar HomesCastleRock CommunitiesColina HomesLennarWestin Homes
Riverstone
Psalms Fine Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Balmoral vs. Riverstone
Which has a lower property tax rate, Balmoral or Riverstone?
Riverstone offers a lower total property tax rate (2.80%) than Balmoral (3.25%), saving approximately 0.45% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Balmoral and Riverstone?
Balmoral is zoned to Humble ISD (GreatSchools rating: 6/10), while Riverstone is zoned to Fort Bend ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Balmoral and Riverstone?
Homes in Balmoral start from approximately $240K, while homes in Riverstone start from approximately $1000K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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