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Balmoral vs Shadow Creek Ranch
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Balmoral 1—4 Shadow
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Shadow Creek Ranch wins on 4 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
2.58%✓ Lower
$200,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$340,000
$1,894/mo
True Monthly Cost
$2,959/mo
$1,298/yr
Annual HOA
$995/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
6/10
School Rating
8/10✓ Higher
Humble ISD
School District
Alvin ISD
Summer Creek High School
High School
Shadow Creek High School
🏊 Amenities
✓ BalmoralLagoonShadow ✗
✓ BalmoralLakeShadow ✓
✓ BalmoralTrailsShadow ✓
✓ BalmoralFitnessShadow ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
17 GPG
Hardness
14 GPG✓ Softer
Harris County MUD 400
MUD District
Brazoria County MUD 2 & MUD 3
🏗 Active Builders
Balmoral
Brightland HomesChesmar HomesCastleRock CommunitiesColina HomesLennarWestin Homes
Shadow Creek Ranch
Perry HomesDavid Weekley HomesAshton WoodsVillage BuildersMeritage Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Balmoral vs. Shadow Creek Ranch
Which has a lower property tax rate, Balmoral or Shadow Creek Ranch?
Shadow Creek Ranch offers a lower total property tax rate (2.58%) than Balmoral (3.25%), saving approximately 0.67% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Balmoral and Shadow Creek Ranch?
Balmoral is zoned to Humble ISD (GreatSchools rating: 6/10), while Shadow Creek Ranch is zoned to Alvin ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Balmoral and Shadow Creek Ranch?
Homes in Balmoral start from approximately $240K, while homes in Shadow Creek Ranch start from approximately $340K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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