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Caldwell Ranch vs Cross Creek West
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Caldwell 4—1 Cross
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Caldwell 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.
Caldwell Ranch
Missouri City · TX-288
🏗 Actively Selling
vs
Cross Creek West
Fulshear · I-10
🏗 Actively Selling
💰 Financial Comparison
3.3%
Total Tax Rate
3.16%✓ Lower
$299,500✓ Lower
Starting Price
$390,000
$2,764/mo
True Monthly Cost
$3,584/mo
$950/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,500/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10✓ Higher
School Rating
7/10
Fort Bend ISD
School District
Lamar CISD
Almeta Crawford High School
High School
Fulshear High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ CaldwellLagoonCross ✗
✓ CaldwellLakeCross ✓
✓ CaldwellTrailsCross ✓
✗ CaldwellFitnessCross ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
14 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
20 GPG
Brazoria-Fort Bend Counties MUD 3
MUD District
Fort Bend MUD 198
🏗 Active Builders
Caldwell Ranch
D.R. Horton
Cross Creek West
Perry HomesNewmark HomesWestin HomesCoventry HomesVillage BuildersHighland HomesRavenna Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Caldwell Ranch vs. Cross Creek West
Which has a lower property tax rate, Caldwell Ranch or Cross Creek West?
Cross Creek West offers a lower total property tax rate (3.16%) than Caldwell Ranch (3.30%), saving approximately 0.14% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Caldwell Ranch and Cross Creek West?
Caldwell Ranch is zoned to Fort Bend ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Cross Creek West is zoned to Lamar CISD (GreatSchools rating: 7/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Caldwell Ranch and Cross Creek West?
Homes in Caldwell Ranch start from approximately $300K, while homes in Cross Creek West start from approximately $390K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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