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Cane Island vs Sunterra
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Cane 1—3 Sunterra
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Sunterra 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
3.42%
$400,000
Starting Price
$200,000✓ Lower
$3,653/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,908/mo
$1,300/yr
Annual HOA
$1,160/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Katy ISD
School District
Katy ISD
Katy High School
High School
Katy / Paetow High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ CaneLagoonSunterra ✓
✓ CaneLakeSunterra ✓
✓ CaneTrailsSunterra ✓
✓ CaneFitnessSunterra ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
22 GPG
Hardness
21 GPG✓ Softer
Harris-Waller County MUD 3
MUD District
Harris-Waller Counties MUD 5
🏗 Active Builders
Cane Island
Chesmar HomesPerry HomesDrees Custom HomesWilliam David Homes
Sunterra
Starlight HomesGehan HomesEmpire CommunitiesBrightland HomesColina HomesD.R. Horton
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Cane Island vs. Sunterra
Which has a lower property tax rate, Cane Island or Sunterra?
Cane Island offers a lower total property tax rate (3.15%) than Sunterra (3.42%), saving approximately 0.27% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Cane Island and Sunterra?
Cane Island is zoned to Katy ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Sunterra is zoned to Katy ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Cane Island and Sunterra?
Homes in Cane Island start from approximately $400K, while homes in Sunterra start from approximately $250K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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