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Balmoral vs Towne Lake
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Balmoral 3—1 Towne
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Balmoral 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
3.25%
$200,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$400,000
$1,894/mo
True Monthly Cost
$3,690/mo
$1,298/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,400/yr
🎓 Schools
6/10
School Rating
8/10✓ Higher
Humble ISD
School District
Cy-Fair ISD
Summer Creek High School
High School
Cypress Ranch High School
🏊 Amenities
✓ BalmoralLagoonTowne ✗
✓ BalmoralLakeTowne ✓
✓ BalmoralTrailsTowne ✓
✓ BalmoralFitnessTowne ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
17 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
20 GPG
Harris County MUD 400
MUD District
Harris County MUD 500
🏗 Active Builders
Balmoral
Brightland HomesChesmar HomesCastleRock CommunitiesColina HomesLennarWestin Homes
Towne Lake
Caldwell HomesPartners in BuildingJamestown Estate HomesBavaria BuildersBraziel Building GroupBrickland Custom Homes, Inc.William David Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Balmoral vs. Towne Lake
Which has a lower property tax rate, Balmoral or Towne Lake?
Both Balmoral and Towne Lake carry identical total property tax rates of 3.25%.
How do school ratings compare between Balmoral and Towne Lake?
Balmoral is zoned to Humble ISD (GreatSchools rating: 6/10), while Towne Lake is zoned to Cy-Fair ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Balmoral and Towne Lake?
Homes in Balmoral start from approximately $240K, while homes in Towne Lake start from approximately $400K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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