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Coles Crossing vs Valley Ranch
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Coles 3—2 Valley
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Coles Crossing 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
2.79%
$380,000
Starting Price
$180,000✓ Lower
$3,205/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,617/mo
$980/yr
Annual HOA
$800/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
9/10✓ Higher
School Rating
6/10
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
School District
New Caney ISD
Cypress Woods High School
High School
West Fork High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ ColesLagoonValley ✗
✓ ColesLakeValley ✓
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💧 MUD Water Quality
13 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
14 GPG
Harris County MUD 365
MUD District
Valley Ranch MUD 1
🏗 Active Builders
Coles Crossing
Trendmaker HomesDavid Weekley HomesVillage BuildersHighland Homes
Valley Ranch
Signorelli HomesLegend HomesFirst America Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Coles Crossing vs. Valley Ranch
Which has a lower property tax rate, Coles Crossing or Valley Ranch?
Coles Crossing offers a lower total property tax rate (2.24%) than Valley Ranch (2.79%), saving approximately 0.55% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Coles Crossing and Valley Ranch?
Coles Crossing is zoned to Cypress-Fairbanks ISD (GreatSchools rating: 9/10), while Valley Ranch is zoned to New Caney ISD (GreatSchools rating: 6/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Coles Crossing and Valley Ranch?
Homes in Coles Crossing start from approximately $380K, while homes in Valley Ranch start from approximately $180K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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