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Caldwell Ranch vs Tavola
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Caldwell 1—2 Tavola
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Tavola 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%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
3.31%
$299,500
Starting Price
$210,000✓ Lower
$2,764/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,947/mo
$950/yr
Annual HOA
$750/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Fort Bend ISD
School District
New Caney ISD
Almeta Crawford High School
High School
New Caney High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ CaldwellLagoonTavola ✗
✓ CaldwellLakeTavola ✓
✓ CaldwellTrailsTavola ✓
✗ CaldwellFitnessTavola ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
14 GPG
Hardness
14 GPG
Brazoria-Fort Bend Counties MUD 3
MUD District
East Montgomery County MUD 6
🏗 Active Builders
Caldwell Ranch
D.R. Horton
Tavola
LennarM/I HomesPerry HomesWestin Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Caldwell Ranch vs. Tavola
Which has a lower property tax rate, Caldwell Ranch or Tavola?
Caldwell Ranch offers a lower total property tax rate (3.30%) than Tavola (3.31%), saving approximately 0.01% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Caldwell Ranch and Tavola?
Caldwell Ranch is zoned to Fort Bend ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Tavola is zoned to New Caney ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Caldwell Ranch and Tavola?
Homes in Caldwell Ranch start from approximately $300K, while homes in Tavola start from approximately $210K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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