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Cane Island vs Towne Lake
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Cane 2—1 Towne
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Cane Island wins on 2 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
3.25%
$400,000
Starting Price
$400,000
$3,653/mo
True Monthly Cost
$3,690/mo
$1,300/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,400/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Katy ISD
School District
Cy-Fair ISD
Katy High School
High School
Cypress Ranch High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ CaneLagoonTowne ✗
✓ CaneLakeTowne ✓
✓ CaneTrailsTowne ✓
✓ CaneFitnessTowne ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
22 GPG
Hardness
20 GPG✓ Softer
Harris-Waller County MUD 3
MUD District
Harris County MUD 500
🏗 Active Builders
Cane Island
Chesmar HomesPerry HomesDrees Custom HomesWilliam David Homes
Towne Lake
Caldwell HomesPartners in BuildingJamestown Estate HomesBavaria BuildersBraziel Building GroupBrickland Custom Homes, Inc.William David Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Cane Island vs. Towne Lake
Which has a lower property tax rate, Cane Island or Towne Lake?
Cane Island offers a lower total property tax rate (3.15%) than Towne Lake (3.25%), saving approximately 0.10% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Cane Island and Towne Lake?
Cane Island is zoned to Katy ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Towne Lake is zoned to Cy-Fair ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Cane Island and Towne Lake?
Homes in Cane Island start from approximately $400K, while homes in Towne Lake start from approximately $400K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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