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Caldwell Ranch vs Lago Mar
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Caldwell 1—4 Lago
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Lago Mar 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.
💰 Financial Comparison
3.3%
Total Tax Rate
3.26%✓ Lower
$299,500
Starting Price
$260,000✓ Lower
$2,764/mo
True Monthly Cost
$2,400/mo
$950/yr
Annual HOA
$913/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10✓ Higher
School Rating
7/10
Fort Bend ISD
School District
Dickinson ISD
Almeta Crawford High School
High School
Dickinson High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ CaldwellLagoonLago ✓
✓ CaldwellLakeLago ✓
✓ CaldwellTrailsLago ✓
✗ CaldwellFitnessLago ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
14 GPG
Hardness
12 GPG✓ Softer
Brazoria-Fort Bend Counties MUD 3
MUD District
Galveston County MUD 56
🏗 Active Builders
Caldwell Ranch
D.R. Horton
Lago Mar
CastleRock CommunitiesPulte HomesD.R. HortonLennarDavid Weekley Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Caldwell Ranch vs. Lago Mar
Which has a lower property tax rate, Caldwell Ranch or Lago Mar?
Lago Mar offers a lower total property tax rate (3.26%) than Caldwell Ranch (3.30%), saving approximately 0.04% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Caldwell Ranch and Lago Mar?
Caldwell Ranch is zoned to Fort Bend ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Lago Mar is zoned to Dickinson ISD (GreatSchools rating: 7/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Caldwell Ranch and Lago Mar?
Homes in Caldwell Ranch start from approximately $300K, while homes in Lago Mar start from approximately $260K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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