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Caldwell Ranch vs Marvida
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Caldwell 2—2 Marvida
💰 Financial Comparison
3.3%
Total Tax Rate
3.24%✓ Lower
$299,500
Starting Price
$200,000✓ Lower
$2,764/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,889/mo
$950/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,245/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Fort Bend ISD
School District
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
Almeta Crawford High School
High School
Cypress Park High
🏊 Amenities
✗ CaldwellLagoonMarvida ✗
✓ CaldwellLakeMarvida ✗
✓ CaldwellTrailsMarvida ✓
✗ CaldwellFitnessMarvida ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
14 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
19 GPG
Brazoria-Fort Bend Counties MUD 3
MUD District
Harris County MUD 165
🏗 Active Builders
Caldwell Ranch
D.R. Horton
Marvida
CastleRock CommunitiesK. Hovnanian HomesM/I HomesPerry HomesRisewell Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Caldwell Ranch vs. Marvida
Which has a lower property tax rate, Caldwell Ranch or Marvida?
Marvida offers a lower total property tax rate (3.24%) than Caldwell Ranch (3.30%), saving approximately 0.06% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Caldwell Ranch and Marvida?
Caldwell Ranch is zoned to Fort Bend ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Marvida is zoned to Cypress-Fairbanks ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Caldwell Ranch and Marvida?
Homes in Caldwell Ranch start from approximately $300K, while homes in Marvida start from approximately $275K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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