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Coles Crossing vs Shadow Creek Ranch
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Coles 4—1 Shadow
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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
2.58%
$380,000
Starting Price
$340,000✓ Lower
$3,205/mo
True Monthly Cost
$2,959/mo
$980/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$995/yr
🎓 Schools
9/10✓ Higher
School Rating
8/10
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
School District
Alvin ISD
Cypress Woods High School
High School
Shadow Creek High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ ColesLagoonShadow ✗
✓ ColesLakeShadow ✓
✓ ColesTrailsShadow ✓
✓ ColesFitnessShadow ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
13 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
14 GPG
Harris County MUD 365
MUD District
Brazoria County MUD 2 & MUD 3
🏗 Active Builders
Coles Crossing
Trendmaker HomesDavid Weekley HomesVillage BuildersHighland Homes
Shadow Creek Ranch
Perry HomesDavid Weekley HomesAshton WoodsVillage BuildersMeritage Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Coles Crossing vs. Shadow Creek Ranch
Which has a lower property tax rate, Coles Crossing or Shadow Creek Ranch?
Coles Crossing offers a lower total property tax rate (2.24%) than Shadow Creek Ranch (2.58%), saving approximately 0.34% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Coles Crossing and Shadow Creek Ranch?
Coles Crossing is zoned to Cypress-Fairbanks ISD (GreatSchools rating: 9/10), while Shadow Creek Ranch is zoned to Alvin ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Coles Crossing and Shadow Creek Ranch?
Homes in Coles Crossing start from approximately $380K, while homes in Shadow Creek Ranch start from approximately $340K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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