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Cane Island vs Telfair
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Cane 1—3 Telfair
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Telfair 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%
Total Tax Rate
2.17%✓ Lower
$400,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$550,000
$3,653/mo
True Monthly Cost
$4,575/mo
$1,300/yr
Annual HOA
$1,000/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Katy ISD
School District
Fort Bend ISD
Katy High School
High School
Clements High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ CaneLagoonTelfair ✗
✓ CaneLakeTelfair ✓
✓ CaneTrailsTelfair ✓
✓ CaneFitnessTelfair ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
22 GPG
Hardness
13 GPG✓ Softer
Harris-Waller County MUD 3
MUD District
FBCMUD 136
🏗 Active Builders
Cane Island
Chesmar HomesPerry HomesDrees Custom HomesWilliam David Homes
Telfair
Resale Homes Only
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Cane Island vs. Telfair
Which has a lower property tax rate, Cane Island or Telfair?
Telfair offers a lower total property tax rate (2.17%) than Cane Island (3.15%), saving approximately 0.98% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Cane Island and Telfair?
Cane Island is zoned to Katy ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Telfair is zoned to Fort Bend ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Cane Island and Telfair?
Homes in Cane Island start from approximately $400K, while homes in Telfair start from approximately $550K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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