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Coles Crossing vs Riverstone
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Coles 4—0 Riverstone
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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
2.8%
$380,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$1,000,000
$3,205/mo
True Monthly Cost
$8,724/mo
$980/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,330/yr
🎓 Schools
9/10✓ Higher
School Rating
8/10
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
School District
Fort Bend ISD
Cypress Woods High School
High School
Elkins High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ ColesLagoonRiverstone ✗
✓ ColesLakeRiverstone ✓
✓ ColesTrailsRiverstone ✓
✓ ColesFitnessRiverstone ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
13 GPG
Hardness
13 GPG
Harris County MUD 365
MUD District
MUD 128
🏗 Active Builders
Coles Crossing
Trendmaker HomesDavid Weekley HomesVillage BuildersHighland Homes
Riverstone
Psalms Fine Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Coles Crossing vs. Riverstone
Which has a lower property tax rate, Coles Crossing or Riverstone?
Coles Crossing offers a lower total property tax rate (2.24%) than Riverstone (2.80%), saving approximately 0.56% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Coles Crossing and Riverstone?
Coles Crossing is zoned to Cypress-Fairbanks ISD (GreatSchools rating: 9/10), while Riverstone is zoned to Fort Bend ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Coles Crossing and Riverstone?
Homes in Coles Crossing start from approximately $380K, while homes in Riverstone start from approximately $1000K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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