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Caldwell Ranch vs Kresston
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Caldwell 2—2 Kresston
💰 Financial Comparison
3.3%
Total Tax Rate
3.08%✓ Lower
$299,500✓ Lower
Starting Price
$300,000
$2,764/mo
True Monthly Cost
$2,752/mo
$950/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,300/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Fort Bend ISD
School District
Magnolia ISD
Almeta Crawford High School
High School
Magnolia West High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ CaldwellLagoonKresston ✗
✓ CaldwellLakeKresston ✓
✓ CaldwellTrailsKresston ✓
✗ CaldwellFitnessKresston ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
14 GPG
Hardness
11 GPG✓ Softer
Brazoria-Fort Bend Counties MUD 3
MUD District
Montgomery County MUD
🏗 Active Builders
Caldwell Ranch
D.R. Horton
Kresston
Chesmar HomesDavid Weekley HomesHighland HomesLennarPerry HomesWestin HomesNewmark HomesGracepoint HomesToll BrothersHuntington Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Caldwell Ranch vs. Kresston
Which has a lower property tax rate, Caldwell Ranch or Kresston?
Kresston offers a lower total property tax rate (3.08%) than Caldwell Ranch (3.30%), saving approximately 0.22% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Caldwell Ranch and Kresston?
Caldwell Ranch is zoned to Fort Bend ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Kresston is zoned to Magnolia ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Caldwell Ranch and Kresston?
Homes in Caldwell Ranch start from approximately $300K, while homes in Kresston start from approximately $300K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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