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Caldwell Ranch vs Meridiana
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Caldwell 2—2 Meridiana
Caldwell Ranch
Missouri City · TX-288
🏗 Actively Selling
vs
Meridiana
Iowa Colony · TX-288
🏗 Actively Selling
💰 Financial Comparison
3.3%
Total Tax Rate
3.22%✓ Lower
$299,500
Starting Price
$260,000✓ Lower
$2,764/mo
True Monthly Cost
$2,428/mo
$950/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,330/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Fort Bend ISD
School District
Alvin ISD
Almeta Crawford High School
High School
Iowa Colony High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ CaldwellLagoonMeridiana ✗
✓ CaldwellLakeMeridiana ✓
✓ CaldwellTrailsMeridiana ✓
✗ CaldwellFitnessMeridiana ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
14 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
16 GPG
Brazoria-Fort Bend Counties MUD 3
MUD District
Brazoria County MUD 31
🏗 Active Builders
Caldwell Ranch
D.R. Horton
Meridiana
Chesmar HomesImagination HomesBeazer HomesHighland HomesNewmark HomesDavid Weekley HomesPerry HomesWestin HomesShea HomesDrees Custom Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Caldwell Ranch vs. Meridiana
Which has a lower property tax rate, Caldwell Ranch or Meridiana?
Meridiana offers a lower total property tax rate (3.22%) than Caldwell Ranch (3.30%), saving approximately 0.08% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Caldwell Ranch and Meridiana?
Caldwell Ranch is zoned to Fort Bend ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Meridiana is zoned to Alvin ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Caldwell Ranch and Meridiana?
Homes in Caldwell Ranch start from approximately $300K, while homes in Meridiana start from approximately $260K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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