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Colton vs Telfair
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Colton 2—2 Telfair
💰 Financial Comparison
3.0808%
Total Tax Rate
2.17%✓ Lower
$300,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$550,000
$2,764/mo
True Monthly Cost
$4,575/mo
$1,440/yr
Annual HOA
$1,000/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Magnolia ISD
School District
Fort Bend ISD
Magnolia West High School
High School
Clements High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ ColtonLagoonTelfair ✗
✗ ColtonLakeTelfair ✓
✓ ColtonTrailsTelfair ✓
✓ ColtonFitnessTelfair ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
11 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
13 GPG
Colton MUD No. 2
MUD District
FBCMUD 136
🏗 Active Builders
Colton
Beazer HomesCoventry HomesDavid Weekley HomesDrees Custom HomesHighland HomesPerry HomesWestin Homes
Telfair
Resale Homes Only
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Colton vs. Telfair
Which has a lower property tax rate, Colton or Telfair?
Telfair offers a lower total property tax rate (2.17%) than Colton (3.08%), saving approximately 0.91% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Colton and Telfair?
Colton is zoned to Magnolia ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Telfair is zoned to Fort Bend ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Colton and Telfair?
Homes in Colton start from approximately $300K, while homes in Telfair start from approximately $550K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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