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Cross Creek Ranch vs Cross Creek West
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
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Cross Creek Ranch 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.
Cross Creek Ranch
Fulshear · FM 1093 / Westpark
🏘 Established
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Cross Creek West
Fulshear · I-10
🏗 Actively Selling
💰 Financial Comparison
2.95%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
3.16%
$380,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$390,000
$3,439/mo
True Monthly Cost
$3,584/mo
$1,500/yr
Annual HOA
$1,500/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10✓ Higher
School Rating
7/10
Lamar CISD
School District
Lamar CISD
Fulshear High School
High School
Fulshear High School
🏊 Amenities
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💧 MUD Water Quality
18 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
20 GPG
Fort Bend County MUD 169
MUD District
Fort Bend MUD 198
🏗 Active Builders
Cross Creek Ranch
Resale Homes Only
Cross Creek West
Perry HomesNewmark HomesWestin HomesCoventry HomesVillage BuildersHighland HomesRavenna Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Cross Creek Ranch vs. Cross Creek West
Which has a lower property tax rate, Cross Creek Ranch or Cross Creek West?
Cross Creek Ranch offers a lower total property tax rate (2.95%) than Cross Creek West (3.16%), saving approximately 0.21% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Cross Creek Ranch and Cross Creek West?
Cross Creek Ranch is zoned to Lamar CISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Cross Creek West is zoned to Lamar CISD (GreatSchools rating: 7/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Cross Creek Ranch and Cross Creek West?
Homes in Cross Creek Ranch start from approximately $380K, while homes in Cross Creek West start from approximately $390K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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