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Coles Crossing vs Lago Mar
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Coles 2—3 Lago
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Lago Mar wins on 3 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
3.26%
$380,000
Starting Price
$260,000✓ Lower
$3,205/mo
True Monthly Cost
$2,400/mo
$980/yr
Annual HOA
$913/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
9/10✓ Higher
School Rating
7/10
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
School District
Dickinson ISD
Cypress Woods High School
High School
Dickinson High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ ColesLagoonLago ✓
✓ ColesLakeLago ✓
✓ ColesTrailsLago ✓
✓ ColesFitnessLago ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
13 GPG
Hardness
12 GPG✓ Softer
Harris County MUD 365
MUD District
Galveston County MUD 56
🏗 Active Builders
Coles Crossing
Trendmaker HomesDavid Weekley HomesVillage BuildersHighland Homes
Lago Mar
CastleRock CommunitiesPulte HomesD.R. HortonLennarDavid Weekley Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Coles Crossing vs. Lago Mar
Which has a lower property tax rate, Coles Crossing or Lago Mar?
Coles Crossing offers a lower total property tax rate (2.24%) than Lago Mar (3.26%), saving approximately 1.02% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Coles Crossing and Lago Mar?
Coles Crossing is zoned to Cypress-Fairbanks ISD (GreatSchools rating: 9/10), while Lago Mar is zoned to Dickinson ISD (GreatSchools rating: 7/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Coles Crossing and Lago Mar?
Homes in Coles Crossing start from approximately $380K, while homes in Lago Mar start from approximately $260K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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