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Cane Island vs Cross Creek Ranch
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Cane 1—3 Cross
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Cross Creek 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.
Cane Island
Katy · I-10
🏗 Actively Selling
vs
Cross Creek Ranch
Fulshear · FM 1093 / Westpark
🏘 Established
💰 Financial Comparison
3.15%
Total Tax Rate
2.95%✓ Lower
$400,000
Starting Price
$380,000✓ Lower
$3,653/mo
True Monthly Cost
$3,439/mo
$1,300/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,500/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Katy ISD
School District
Lamar CISD
Katy High School
High School
Fulshear High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ CaneLagoonCross ✗
✓ CaneLakeCross ✓
✓ CaneTrailsCross ✓
✓ CaneFitnessCross ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
22 GPG
Hardness
18 GPG✓ Softer
Harris-Waller County MUD 3
MUD District
Fort Bend County MUD 169
🏗 Active Builders
Cane Island
Chesmar HomesPerry HomesDrees Custom HomesWilliam David Homes
Cross Creek Ranch
Resale Homes Only
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Cane Island vs. Cross Creek Ranch
Which has a lower property tax rate, Cane Island or Cross Creek Ranch?
Cross Creek Ranch offers a lower total property tax rate (2.95%) than Cane Island (3.15%), saving approximately 0.20% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Cane Island and Cross Creek Ranch?
Cane Island is zoned to Katy ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Cross Creek Ranch is zoned to Lamar CISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Cane Island and Cross Creek Ranch?
Homes in Cane Island start from approximately $400K, while homes in Cross Creek Ranch start from approximately $380K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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