Which community has a lower tax rate, Cane Island or The Groves?

Cane Island's effective total tax rate is 2.78%, while The Groves's effective tax rate is 3.15%. MUD tax rates vary by section depending on bond payoff schedules.

What school districts serve Cane Island vs The Groves?

Cane Island is served by Katy ISD, whereas The Groves is served by Humble ISD.

How do starting home prices compare between Cane Island and The Groves?

Cane Island homes start from $400K, while The Groves homes start from $300K.

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Katy / Fulshear

Cane Island

Katy, TX · Katy ISD

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NE / Lake Houston

Vector	Cane Island	The Groves
Corridor Region	Katy & Fulshear	Northeast & Lake Houston
City / Municipality	Katy, TX	Humble, TX
Effective Total Tax Rate	2.78%	3.15%
MUD Tax Rate	Pending County Audit	Pending County Audit
School District (ISD)	Katy ISD	Humble ISD
Annual HOA Dues	$1,235/yr	$1,090/yr
Starting Home Price	$400K	$300K
Est. True Monthly Cost	$3,490/mo	$2,680/mo
Developer	Rise Communities	Crescent Communities
County	Waller County	Harris County
Lot Sizes	45–80′	35–60′

When choosing between Cane Island and The Groves, looking solely at starting prices is a mistake. A home in Cane Island with an effective tax rate of 2.78% can produce a very different monthly payment stack compared to The Groves at 3.15%. Always evaluate the complete payment stack (P&I + MUD tax + HOA + Insurance) before placing earnest money.

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