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Balmoral vs The Grand Prairie
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Balmoral 2—2 The
💰 Financial Comparison
3.25%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
3.29%
$200,000
Starting Price
$200,000
$1,894/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,892/mo
$1,298/yr
Annual HOA
$1,200/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
6/10
School Rating
8/10✓ Higher
Humble ISD
School District
Waller ISD
Summer Creek High School
High School
Waller High
🏊 Amenities
✓ BalmoralLagoonThe ✗
✓ BalmoralLakeThe ✓
✓ BalmoralTrailsThe ✓
✓ BalmoralFitnessThe ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
17 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
22 GPG
Harris County MUD 400
MUD District
Harris County MUD 576
🏗 Active Builders
Balmoral
Brightland HomesChesmar HomesCastleRock CommunitiesColina HomesLennarWestin Homes
The Grand Prairie
David Weekley HomesLennarPerry HomesShea HomesSitterle HomesVillage BuildersWestin Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Balmoral vs. The Grand Prairie
Which has a lower property tax rate, Balmoral or The Grand Prairie?
Balmoral offers a lower total property tax rate (3.25%) than The Grand Prairie (3.29%), saving approximately 0.04% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Balmoral and The Grand Prairie?
Balmoral is zoned to Humble ISD (GreatSchools rating: 6/10), while The Grand Prairie is zoned to Waller ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Balmoral and The Grand Prairie?
Homes in Balmoral start from approximately $240K, while homes in The Grand Prairie start from approximately $250K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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