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Caldwell Ranch vs Coles Crossing
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Caldwell 2—3 Coles
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Coles Crossing 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
3.3%
Total Tax Rate
2.24%✓ Lower
$299,500✓ Lower
Starting Price
$380,000
$2,764/mo
True Monthly Cost
$3,205/mo
$950/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$980/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
9/10✓ Higher
Fort Bend ISD
School District
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
Almeta Crawford High School
High School
Cypress Woods High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ CaldwellLagoonColes ✗
✓ CaldwellLakeColes ✓
✓ CaldwellTrailsColes ✓
✗ CaldwellFitnessColes ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
14 GPG
Hardness
13 GPG✓ Softer
Brazoria-Fort Bend Counties MUD 3
MUD District
Harris County MUD 365
🏗 Active Builders
Caldwell Ranch
D.R. Horton
Coles Crossing
Trendmaker HomesDavid Weekley HomesVillage BuildersHighland Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Caldwell Ranch vs. Coles Crossing
Which has a lower property tax rate, Caldwell Ranch or Coles Crossing?
Coles Crossing offers a lower total property tax rate (2.24%) than Caldwell Ranch (3.30%), saving approximately 1.06% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Caldwell Ranch and Coles Crossing?
Caldwell Ranch is zoned to Fort Bend ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Coles Crossing is zoned to Cypress-Fairbanks ISD (GreatSchools rating: 9/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Caldwell Ranch and Coles Crossing?
Homes in Caldwell Ranch start from approximately $300K, while homes in Coles Crossing start from approximately $380K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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