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Caldwell Ranch vs Cypress Green
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Caldwell 4—1 Cypress
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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
Cypress Green
Hockley · US-290
🏗 Actively Selling
💰 Financial Comparison
3.3%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
3.4%
$299,500
Starting Price
$200,000✓ Lower
$2,764/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,908/mo
$950/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,198/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10✓ Higher
School Rating
6/10
Fort Bend ISD
School District
Waller ISD
Almeta Crawford High School
High School
Waller High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ CaldwellLagoonCypress ✗
✓ CaldwellLakeCypress ✓
✓ CaldwellTrailsCypress ✓
✗ CaldwellFitnessCypress ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
14 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
24 GPG
Brazoria-Fort Bend Counties MUD 3
MUD District
Harris County MUD 547
🏗 Active Builders
Caldwell Ranch
D.R. Horton
Cypress Green
Adams HomesCastleRock CommunitiesColina HomesCoventry HomesD.R. HortonDRB HomesLennarLong Lake Home
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Caldwell Ranch vs. Cypress Green
Which has a lower property tax rate, Caldwell Ranch or Cypress Green?
Caldwell Ranch offers a lower total property tax rate (3.30%) than Cypress Green (3.40%), saving approximately 0.10% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Caldwell Ranch and Cypress Green?
Caldwell Ranch is zoned to Fort Bend ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Cypress Green is zoned to Waller ISD (GreatSchools rating: 6/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Caldwell Ranch and Cypress Green?
Homes in Caldwell Ranch start from approximately $300K, while homes in Cypress Green start from approximately $275K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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