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Caldwell Ranch vs Tamarron
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Caldwell 1—2 Tamarron
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Tamarron wins on 2 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
3.17%✓ Lower
$299,500
Starting Price
$260,000✓ Lower
$2,764/mo
True Monthly Cost
$2,387/mo
$950/yr
Annual HOA
$950/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Fort Bend ISD
School District
Lamar CISD
Almeta Crawford High School
High School
Fulshear High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ CaldwellLagoonTamarron ✗
✓ CaldwellLakeTamarron ✓
✓ CaldwellTrailsTamarron ✓
✗ CaldwellFitnessTamarron ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
14 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
19 GPG
Brazoria-Fort Bend Counties MUD 3
MUD District
Fort Bend County MUD 182
🏗 Active Builders
Caldwell Ranch
D.R. Horton
Tamarron
D.R. Horton
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Caldwell Ranch vs. Tamarron
Which has a lower property tax rate, Caldwell Ranch or Tamarron?
Tamarron offers a lower total property tax rate (3.17%) than Caldwell Ranch (3.30%), saving approximately 0.13% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Caldwell Ranch and Tamarron?
Caldwell Ranch is zoned to Fort Bend ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Tamarron is zoned to Lamar CISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Caldwell Ranch and Tamarron?
Homes in Caldwell Ranch start from approximately $300K, while homes in Tamarron start from approximately $260K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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