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Caldwell Ranch vs Sunterra
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Caldwell 3—1 Sunterra
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Caldwell Ranch wins on 3 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%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
3.42%
$299,500
Starting Price
$200,000✓ Lower
$2,764/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,908/mo
$950/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,160/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Fort Bend ISD
School District
Katy ISD
Almeta Crawford High School
High School
Katy / Paetow High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ CaldwellLagoonSunterra ✓
✓ CaldwellLakeSunterra ✓
✓ CaldwellTrailsSunterra ✓
✗ CaldwellFitnessSunterra ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
14 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
21 GPG
Brazoria-Fort Bend Counties MUD 3
MUD District
Harris-Waller Counties MUD 5
🏗 Active Builders
Caldwell Ranch
D.R. Horton
Sunterra
Starlight HomesGehan HomesEmpire CommunitiesBrightland HomesColina HomesD.R. Horton
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Caldwell Ranch vs. Sunterra
Which has a lower property tax rate, Caldwell Ranch or Sunterra?
Caldwell Ranch offers a lower total property tax rate (3.30%) than Sunterra (3.42%), saving approximately 0.12% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Caldwell Ranch and Sunterra?
Caldwell Ranch is zoned to Fort Bend ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Sunterra is zoned to Katy ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Caldwell Ranch and Sunterra?
Homes in Caldwell Ranch start from approximately $300K, while homes in Sunterra start from approximately $250K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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