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Bridgeland vs Sunterra
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Bridgeland 2—2 Sunterra
💰 Financial Comparison
3.2%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
3.42%
$300,000
Starting Price
$200,000✓ Lower
$2,782/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,908/mo
$1,350/yr
Annual HOA
$1,160/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD / Waller ISD
School District
Katy ISD
Bridgeland High
High School
Katy / Paetow High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ BridgelandLagoonSunterra ✓
✓ BridgelandLakeSunterra ✓
✓ BridgelandTrailsSunterra ✓
✓ BridgelandFitnessSunterra ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
18 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
21 GPG
Harris County MUD 489
MUD District
Harris-Waller Counties MUD 5
🏗 Active Builders
Bridgeland
David Weekley HomesHighland HomesPerry HomesWestin HomesDRB HomesNewmark HomesBeazer HomesCoventry HomesPartners in Building
Sunterra
Starlight HomesGehan HomesEmpire CommunitiesBrightland HomesColina HomesD.R. Horton
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Bridgeland vs. Sunterra
Which has a lower property tax rate, Bridgeland or Sunterra?
Bridgeland offers a lower total property tax rate (3.20%) than Sunterra (3.42%), saving approximately 0.22% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Bridgeland and Sunterra?
Bridgeland is zoned to Cypress-Fairbanks ISD / Waller ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Sunterra is zoned to Katy ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Bridgeland and Sunterra?
Homes in Bridgeland start from approximately $375K, while homes in Sunterra start from approximately $250K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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