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Cross Creek Ranch vs Dunham Pointe
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Cross 2—1 Dunham
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Cross Creek Ranch wins on 2 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
vs
Dunham Pointe
Cypress · US-290
🏗 Actively Selling
💰 Financial Comparison
2.95%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
3.29%
$380,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$500,000
$3,439/mo
True Monthly Cost
$4,572/mo
$1,500/yr
Annual HOA
$1,100/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Lamar CISD
School District
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
Fulshear High School
High School
Cypress Ranch High
🏊 Amenities
✗ CrossLagoonDunham ✗
✓ CrossLakeDunham ✓
✓ CrossTrailsDunham ✓
✓ CrossFitnessDunham ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
18 GPG
Hardness
18 GPG
Fort Bend County MUD 169
MUD District
Harris County MUD 358
🏗 Active Builders
Cross Creek Ranch
Resale Homes Only
Dunham Pointe
Toll BrothersNewmark HomesDavid Weekley HomesTri Pointe HomesCoventry Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Cross Creek Ranch vs. Dunham Pointe
Which has a lower property tax rate, Cross Creek Ranch or Dunham Pointe?
Cross Creek Ranch offers a lower total property tax rate (2.95%) than Dunham Pointe (3.29%), saving approximately 0.34% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Cross Creek Ranch and Dunham Pointe?
Cross Creek Ranch is zoned to Lamar CISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Dunham Pointe is zoned to Cypress-Fairbanks ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Cross Creek Ranch and Dunham Pointe?
Homes in Cross Creek Ranch start from approximately $380K, while homes in Dunham Pointe start from approximately $575K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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