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Copperfield vs Elyson
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Copperfield 4—0 Elyson
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Copperfield 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
2.12%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
3.32%
$275,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$300,000
$2,282/mo
True Monthly Cost
$2,817/mo
$550/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,464/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
School District
Katy ISD
Cy-Fair High / Langham Creek High
High School
Paetow High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ CopperfieldLagoonElyson ✗
✗ CopperfieldLakeElyson ✓
✓ CopperfieldTrailsElyson ✓
✓ CopperfieldFitnessElyson ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
14 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
20 GPG
Harris County MUD 130 / 188
MUD District
Harris County MUD 534
🏗 Active Builders
Copperfield
Village BuildersDavid Weekley HomesPerry HomesPulte Homes
Elyson
Perry HomesDavid Weekley HomesHighland HomesToll BrothersChesmar HomesNewmark HomesBeazer HomesBrookfield Residential
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Copperfield vs. Elyson
Which has a lower property tax rate, Copperfield or Elyson?
Copperfield offers a lower total property tax rate (2.12%) than Elyson (3.32%), saving approximately 1.20% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Copperfield and Elyson?
Copperfield is zoned to Cypress-Fairbanks ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Elyson is zoned to Katy ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Copperfield and Elyson?
Homes in Copperfield start from approximately $275K, while homes in Elyson start from approximately $300K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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