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Caldwell Ranch vs Telfair
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Caldwell 2—2 Telfair
💰 Financial Comparison
3.3%
Total Tax Rate
2.17%✓ Lower
$299,500✓ Lower
Starting Price
$550,000
$2,764/mo
True Monthly Cost
$4,575/mo
$950/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,000/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Fort Bend ISD
School District
Fort Bend ISD
Almeta Crawford High School
High School
Clements High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ CaldwellLagoonTelfair ✗
✓ CaldwellLakeTelfair ✓
✓ CaldwellTrailsTelfair ✓
✗ CaldwellFitnessTelfair ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
14 GPG
Hardness
13 GPG✓ Softer
Brazoria-Fort Bend Counties MUD 3
MUD District
FBCMUD 136
🏗 Active Builders
Caldwell Ranch
D.R. Horton
Telfair
Resale Homes Only
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Caldwell Ranch vs. Telfair
Which has a lower property tax rate, Caldwell Ranch or Telfair?
Telfair offers a lower total property tax rate (2.17%) than Caldwell Ranch (3.30%), saving approximately 1.13% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Caldwell Ranch and Telfair?
Caldwell Ranch is zoned to Fort Bend ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Telfair is zoned to Fort Bend ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Caldwell Ranch and Telfair?
Homes in Caldwell Ranch start from approximately $300K, while homes in Telfair start from approximately $550K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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