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Cane Island vs Woodson's Reserve
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Cane 1—2 Woodson's
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Woodson's Reserve 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%
Total Tax Rate
2.8%✓ Lower
$400,000
Starting Price
$400,000
$3,653/mo
True Monthly Cost
$3,561/mo
$1,300/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,395/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Katy ISD
School District
Conroe ISD
Katy High School
High School
Grand Oaks High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ CaneLagoonWoodson's ✗
✓ CaneLakeWoodson's ✓
✓ CaneTrailsWoodson's ✓
✓ CaneFitnessWoodson's ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
22 GPG
Hardness
12 GPG✓ Softer
Harris-Waller County MUD 3
MUD District
Montgomery County MUD 105
🏗 Active Builders
Cane Island
Chesmar HomesPerry HomesDrees Custom HomesWilliam David Homes
Woodson's Reserve
Toll BrothersTri Pointe HomesChesmar HomesPerry Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Cane Island vs. Woodson's Reserve
Which has a lower property tax rate, Cane Island or Woodson's Reserve?
Woodson's Reserve offers a lower total property tax rate (2.80%) than Cane Island (3.15%), saving approximately 0.35% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Cane Island and Woodson's Reserve?
Cane Island is zoned to Katy ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Woodson's Reserve is zoned to Conroe ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Cane Island and Woodson's Reserve?
Homes in Cane Island start from approximately $400K, while homes in Woodson's Reserve start from approximately $450K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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