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Coles Crossing vs Woodtrace
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Coles 3—1 Woodtrace
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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
3.12%
$380,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$425,000
$3,205/mo
True Monthly Cost
$3,861/mo
$980/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,250/yr
🎓 Schools
9/10
School Rating
9/10
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
School District
Tomball ISD
Cypress Woods High School
High School
Tomball High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ ColesLagoonWoodtrace ✗
✓ ColesLakeWoodtrace ✓
✓ ColesTrailsWoodtrace ✓
✓ ColesFitnessWoodtrace ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
13 GPG
Hardness
11 GPG✓ Softer
Harris County MUD 365
MUD District
Montgomery County MUD 112
🏗 Active Builders
Coles Crossing
Trendmaker HomesDavid Weekley HomesVillage BuildersHighland Homes
Woodtrace
Village BuildersDrees Custom HomesJ. Patrick HomesChesmar Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Coles Crossing vs. Woodtrace
Which has a lower property tax rate, Coles Crossing or Woodtrace?
Coles Crossing offers a lower total property tax rate (2.24%) than Woodtrace (3.12%), saving approximately 0.88% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Coles Crossing and Woodtrace?
Coles Crossing is zoned to Cypress-Fairbanks ISD (GreatSchools rating: 9/10), while Woodtrace is zoned to Tomball ISD (GreatSchools rating: 9/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Coles Crossing and Woodtrace?
Homes in Coles Crossing start from approximately $380K, while homes in Woodtrace start from approximately $425K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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