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Coles Crossing vs Cross Creek Ranch
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Coles 4—0 Cross
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Coles Crossing wins on 4 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.
Coles Crossing
Cypress · US-290
🏘 Established
vs
Cross Creek Ranch
Fulshear · FM 1093 / Westpark
🏘 Established
💰 Financial Comparison
2.24%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
2.95%
$380,000
Starting Price
$380,000
$3,205/mo
True Monthly Cost
$3,439/mo
$980/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,500/yr
🎓 Schools
9/10✓ Higher
School Rating
8/10
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
School District
Lamar CISD
Cypress Woods High School
High School
Fulshear High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ ColesLagoonCross ✗
✓ ColesLakeCross ✓
✓ ColesTrailsCross ✓
✓ ColesFitnessCross ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
13 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
18 GPG
Harris County MUD 365
MUD District
Fort Bend County MUD 169
🏗 Active Builders
Coles Crossing
Trendmaker HomesDavid Weekley HomesVillage BuildersHighland Homes
Cross Creek Ranch
Resale Homes Only
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Coles Crossing vs. Cross Creek Ranch
Which has a lower property tax rate, Coles Crossing or Cross Creek Ranch?
Coles Crossing offers a lower total property tax rate (2.24%) than Cross Creek Ranch (2.95%), saving approximately 0.71% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Coles Crossing and Cross Creek Ranch?
Coles Crossing is zoned to Cypress-Fairbanks ISD (GreatSchools rating: 9/10), while Cross Creek Ranch is zoned to Lamar CISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Coles Crossing and Cross Creek Ranch?
Homes in Coles Crossing start from approximately $380K, while homes in Cross Creek Ranch start from approximately $380K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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