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Caldwell Ranch vs Riverstone
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Caldwell 2—2 Riverstone
💰 Financial Comparison
3.3%
Total Tax Rate
2.8%✓ Lower
$299,500✓ Lower
Starting Price
$1,000,000
$2,764/mo
True Monthly Cost
$8,724/mo
$950/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,330/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Fort Bend ISD
School District
Fort Bend ISD
Almeta Crawford High School
High School
Elkins High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ CaldwellLagoonRiverstone ✗
✓ CaldwellLakeRiverstone ✓
✓ CaldwellTrailsRiverstone ✓
✗ CaldwellFitnessRiverstone ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
14 GPG
Hardness
13 GPG✓ Softer
Brazoria-Fort Bend Counties MUD 3
MUD District
MUD 128
🏗 Active Builders
Caldwell Ranch
D.R. Horton
Riverstone
Psalms Fine Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Caldwell Ranch vs. Riverstone
Which has a lower property tax rate, Caldwell Ranch or Riverstone?
Riverstone offers a lower total property tax rate (2.80%) than Caldwell Ranch (3.30%), saving approximately 0.50% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Caldwell Ranch and Riverstone?
Caldwell Ranch is zoned to Fort Bend ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Riverstone is zoned to Fort Bend ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Caldwell Ranch and Riverstone?
Homes in Caldwell Ranch start from approximately $300K, while homes in Riverstone start from approximately $1000K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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