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Cross Creek Ranch vs Firethorne
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Cross 0—5 Firethorne
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Firethorne wins on 5 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
Firethorne
Katy · I-10 / FM 1463
🏘 Established
💰 Financial Comparison
2.95%
Total Tax Rate
2.48%✓ Lower
$380,000
Starting Price
$360,000✓ Lower
$3,439/mo
True Monthly Cost
$3,098/mo
$1,500/yr
Annual HOA
$950/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
9/10✓ Higher
Lamar CISD
School District
Katy ISD / Lamar CISD
Fulshear High School
High School
Katy High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ CrossLagoonFirethorne ✗
✓ CrossLakeFirethorne ✓
✓ CrossTrailsFirethorne ✓
✓ CrossFitnessFirethorne ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
18 GPG
Hardness
16 GPG✓ Softer
Fort Bend County MUD 169
MUD District
Fort Bend County MUD 151
🏗 Active Builders
Cross Creek Ranch
Resale Homes Only
Firethorne
Perry HomesHighland HomesCoventry HomesAshton WoodsRavenna Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Cross Creek Ranch vs. Firethorne
Which has a lower property tax rate, Cross Creek Ranch or Firethorne?
Firethorne offers a lower total property tax rate (2.48%) than Cross Creek Ranch (2.95%), saving approximately 0.47% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Cross Creek Ranch and Firethorne?
Cross Creek Ranch is zoned to Lamar CISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Firethorne is zoned to Katy ISD / Lamar CISD (GreatSchools rating: 9/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Cross Creek Ranch and Firethorne?
Homes in Cross Creek Ranch start from approximately $380K, while homes in Firethorne start from approximately $360K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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