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Cane Island vs Dellrose
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Cane 3—2 Dellrose
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Cane Island 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.
💰 Financial Comparison
3.15%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
3.51%
$400,000
Starting Price
$200,000✓ Lower
$3,653/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,908/mo
$1,300/yr
Annual HOA
$1,025/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10✓ Higher
School Rating
6/10
Katy ISD
School District
Waller ISD
Katy High School
High School
Waller HS
🏊 Amenities
✗ CaneLagoonDellrose ✗
✓ CaneLakeDellrose ✓
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✓ CaneFitnessDellrose ✗
💧 MUD Water Quality
22 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
23 GPG
Harris-Waller County MUD 3
MUD District
Harris County MUD 319
🏗 Active Builders
Cane Island
Chesmar HomesPerry HomesDrees Custom HomesWilliam David Homes
Dellrose
Ashton WoodsChesmar HomesCoventry HomesEmpire CommunitiesLennarPlantation Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Cane Island vs. Dellrose
Which has a lower property tax rate, Cane Island or Dellrose?
Cane Island offers a lower total property tax rate (3.15%) than Dellrose (3.51%), saving approximately 0.36% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Cane Island and Dellrose?
Cane Island is zoned to Katy ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Dellrose is zoned to Waller ISD (GreatSchools rating: 6/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Cane Island and Dellrose?
Homes in Cane Island start from approximately $400K, while homes in Dellrose start from approximately $240K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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