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Coles Crossing vs Elyson
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Coles 4—1 Elyson
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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.
💰 Financial Comparison
2.24%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
3.32%
$380,000
Starting Price
$300,000✓ Lower
$3,205/mo
True Monthly Cost
$2,817/mo
$980/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,464/yr
🎓 Schools
9/10✓ Higher
School Rating
8/10
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
School District
Katy ISD
Cypress Woods High School
High School
Paetow High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ ColesLagoonElyson ✗
✓ ColesLakeElyson ✓
✓ ColesTrailsElyson ✓
✓ ColesFitnessElyson ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
13 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
20 GPG
Harris County MUD 365
MUD District
Harris County MUD 534
🏗 Active Builders
Coles Crossing
Trendmaker HomesDavid Weekley HomesVillage BuildersHighland Homes
Elyson
Perry HomesDavid Weekley HomesHighland HomesToll BrothersChesmar HomesNewmark HomesBeazer HomesBrookfield Residential
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Coles Crossing vs. Elyson
Which has a lower property tax rate, Coles Crossing or Elyson?
Coles Crossing offers a lower total property tax rate (2.24%) than Elyson (3.32%), saving approximately 1.08% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Coles Crossing and Elyson?
Coles Crossing is zoned to Cypress-Fairbanks ISD (GreatSchools rating: 9/10), while Elyson is zoned to Katy ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Coles Crossing and Elyson?
Homes in Coles Crossing start from approximately $380K, while homes in Elyson start from approximately $300K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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