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Cross Creek Ranch vs Elyson
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Cross 2—2 Elyson
💰 Financial Comparison
2.95%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
3.32%
$380,000
Starting Price
$300,000✓ Lower
$3,439/mo
True Monthly Cost
$2,817/mo
$1,500/yr
Annual HOA
$1,464/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Lamar CISD
School District
Katy ISD
Fulshear High School
High School
Paetow High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ CrossLagoonElyson ✗
✓ CrossLakeElyson ✓
✓ CrossTrailsElyson ✓
✓ CrossFitnessElyson ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
18 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
20 GPG
Fort Bend County MUD 169
MUD District
Harris County MUD 534
🏗 Active Builders
Cross Creek Ranch
Resale Homes Only
Elyson
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Cross Creek Ranch vs. Elyson
Which has a lower property tax rate, Cross Creek Ranch or Elyson?
Cross Creek Ranch offers a lower total property tax rate (2.95%) than Elyson (3.32%), saving approximately 0.37% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Cross Creek Ranch and Elyson?
Cross Creek Ranch is zoned to Lamar CISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Elyson is zoned to Katy ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Cross Creek Ranch and Elyson?
Homes in Cross Creek Ranch start from approximately $380K, while homes in Elyson start from approximately $300K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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