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Cane Island vs The Groves
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Cane 0—5 The
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The Groves wins on 5 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
3.08%✓ Lower
$400,000
Starting Price
$200,000✓ Lower
$3,653/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,859/mo
$1,300/yr
Annual HOA
$1,164/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
9/10✓ Higher
Katy ISD
School District
Humble ISD
Katy High School
High School
Summer Creek High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ CaneLagoonThe ✗
✓ CaneLakeThe ✓
✓ CaneTrailsThe ✓
✓ CaneFitnessThe ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
22 GPG
Hardness
17 GPG✓ Softer
Harris-Waller County MUD 3
MUD District
Harris County MUD 504
🏗 Active Builders
Cane Island
Chesmar HomesPerry HomesDrees Custom HomesWilliam David Homes
The Groves
Perry HomesDavid Weekley HomesShea HomesChesmar HomesBeazer HomesWestin Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Cane Island vs. The Groves
Which has a lower property tax rate, Cane Island or The Groves?
The Groves offers a lower total property tax rate (3.08%) than Cane Island (3.15%), saving approximately 0.07% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Cane Island and The Groves?
Cane Island is zoned to Katy ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while The Groves is zoned to Humble ISD (GreatSchools rating: 9/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Cane Island and The Groves?
Homes in Cane Island start from approximately $400K, while homes in The Groves start from approximately $200K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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