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Caldwell Ranch vs The Woodlands Hills
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 Woodlands Hills
Willis · I-45
🏗 Actively Selling
💰 Financial Comparison
3.3%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
3.32%
$299,500
Starting Price
$200,000✓ Lower
$2,764/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,880/mo
$950/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,005/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Fort Bend ISD
School District
Willis ISD
Almeta Crawford High School
High School
Willis High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ CaldwellLagoonThe ✗
✓ CaldwellLakeThe ✗
✓ CaldwellTrailsThe ✓
✗ CaldwellFitnessThe ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
14 GPG
Hardness
12 GPG✓ Softer
Brazoria-Fort Bend Counties MUD 3
MUD District
Montgomery County MUD 128A
🏗 Active Builders
Caldwell Ranch
D.R. Horton
The Woodlands Hills
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Caldwell Ranch vs. The Woodlands Hills
Which has a lower property tax rate, Caldwell Ranch or The Woodlands Hills?
Caldwell Ranch offers a lower total property tax rate (3.30%) than The Woodlands Hills (3.32%), saving approximately 0.02% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Caldwell Ranch and The Woodlands Hills?
Caldwell Ranch is zoned to Fort Bend ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while The Woodlands Hills is zoned to Willis ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Caldwell Ranch and The Woodlands Hills?
Homes in Caldwell Ranch start from approximately $300K, while homes in The Woodlands Hills start from approximately $280K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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