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Caldwell Ranch vs Towne Lake
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Caldwell 3—1 Towne
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Caldwell Ranch wins on 3 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.
Caldwell Ranch
Missouri City · TX-288
🏗 Actively Selling
vs
Towne Lake
Cypress · US-290
🏗 Actively Selling
💰 Financial Comparison
3.3%
Total Tax Rate
3.25%✓ Lower
$299,500✓ Lower
Starting Price
$400,000
$2,764/mo
True Monthly Cost
$3,690/mo
$950/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,400/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Fort Bend ISD
School District
Cy-Fair ISD
Almeta Crawford High School
High School
Cypress Ranch High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ CaldwellLagoonTowne ✗
✓ CaldwellLakeTowne ✓
✓ CaldwellTrailsTowne ✓
✗ CaldwellFitnessTowne ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
14 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
20 GPG
Brazoria-Fort Bend Counties MUD 3
MUD District
Harris County MUD 500
🏗 Active Builders
Caldwell Ranch
D.R. Horton
Towne Lake
Caldwell HomesPartners in BuildingJamestown Estate HomesBavaria BuildersBraziel Building GroupBrickland Custom Homes, Inc.William David Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Caldwell Ranch vs. Towne Lake
Which has a lower property tax rate, Caldwell Ranch or Towne Lake?
Towne Lake offers a lower total property tax rate (3.25%) than Caldwell Ranch (3.30%), saving approximately 0.05% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Caldwell Ranch and Towne Lake?
Caldwell Ranch is zoned to Fort Bend ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Towne Lake is zoned to Cy-Fair ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Caldwell Ranch and Towne Lake?
Homes in Caldwell Ranch start from approximately $300K, while homes in Towne Lake start from approximately $400K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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