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Cane Island vs Sierra Vista
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Cane 2—2 Sierra
💰 Financial Comparison
3.15%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
3.42%
$400,000
Starting Price
$260,000✓ Lower
$3,653/mo
True Monthly Cost
$2,472/mo
$1,300/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,420/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Katy ISD
School District
Alvin ISD
Katy High School
High School
Iowa Colony High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ CaneLagoonSierra ✓
✓ CaneLakeSierra ✓
✓ CaneTrailsSierra ✓
✓ CaneFitnessSierra ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
22 GPG
Hardness
15 GPG✓ Softer
Harris-Waller County MUD 3
MUD District
Brazoria County MUD 31 / MUD 32
🏗 Active Builders
Cane Island
Chesmar HomesPerry HomesDrees Custom HomesWilliam David Homes
Sierra Vista
CastleRock CommunitiesLennarWestin HomesDavid Weekley HomesColina Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Cane Island vs. Sierra Vista
Which has a lower property tax rate, Cane Island or Sierra Vista?
Cane Island offers a lower total property tax rate (3.15%) than Sierra Vista (3.42%), saving approximately 0.27% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Cane Island and Sierra Vista?
Cane Island is zoned to Katy ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Sierra Vista is zoned to Alvin ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Cane Island and Sierra Vista?
Homes in Cane Island start from approximately $400K, while homes in Sierra Vista start from approximately $260K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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