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Copperfield vs Firethorne
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Copperfield 4—1 Firethorne
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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
2.48%
$275,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$360,000
$2,282/mo
True Monthly Cost
$3,098/mo
$550/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$950/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
9/10✓ Higher
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
School District
Katy ISD / Lamar CISD
Cy-Fair High / Langham Creek High
High School
Katy High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ CopperfieldLagoonFirethorne ✗
✗ CopperfieldLakeFirethorne ✓
✓ CopperfieldTrailsFirethorne ✓
✓ CopperfieldFitnessFirethorne ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
14 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
16 GPG
Harris County MUD 130 / 188
MUD District
Fort Bend County MUD 151
🏗 Active Builders
Copperfield
Village BuildersDavid Weekley HomesPerry HomesPulte Homes
Firethorne
Perry HomesHighland HomesCoventry HomesAshton WoodsRavenna Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Copperfield vs. Firethorne
Which has a lower property tax rate, Copperfield or Firethorne?
Copperfield offers a lower total property tax rate (2.12%) than Firethorne (2.48%), saving approximately 0.36% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Copperfield and Firethorne?
Copperfield is zoned to Cypress-Fairbanks ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Firethorne is zoned to Katy ISD / Lamar CISD (GreatSchools rating: 9/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Copperfield and Firethorne?
Homes in Copperfield start from approximately $275K, while homes in Firethorne start from approximately $360K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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