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Caldwell Ranch vs The Grand Prairie
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Caldwell 2—2 The
Caldwell Ranch
Missouri City · TX-288
🏗 Actively Selling
vs
The Grand Prairie
Hockley · US-290
🏗 Actively Selling
💰 Financial Comparison
3.3%
Total Tax Rate
3.29%✓ Lower
$299,500
Starting Price
$200,000✓ Lower
$2,764/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,892/mo
$950/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,200/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Fort Bend ISD
School District
Waller ISD
Almeta Crawford High School
High School
Waller High
🏊 Amenities
✗ CaldwellLagoonThe ✗
✓ CaldwellLakeThe ✓
✓ CaldwellTrailsThe ✓
✗ CaldwellFitnessThe ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
14 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
22 GPG
Brazoria-Fort Bend Counties MUD 3
MUD District
Harris County MUD 576
🏗 Active Builders
Caldwell Ranch
D.R. Horton
The Grand Prairie
David Weekley HomesLennarPerry HomesShea HomesSitterle HomesVillage BuildersWestin Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Caldwell Ranch vs. The Grand Prairie
Which has a lower property tax rate, Caldwell Ranch or The Grand Prairie?
The Grand Prairie offers a lower total property tax rate (3.29%) than Caldwell Ranch (3.30%), saving approximately 0.01% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Caldwell Ranch and The Grand Prairie?
Caldwell Ranch is zoned to Fort Bend ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while The Grand Prairie is zoned to Waller ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Caldwell Ranch and The Grand Prairie?
Homes in Caldwell Ranch start from approximately $300K, while homes in The Grand Prairie start from approximately $250K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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