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Cross Creek Ranch VS The Groves

Evaluating true monthly ownership costs, section MUD tax liabilities, school district boundaries, and corridor location.

Katy / Fulshear

Cross Creek Ranch

Fulshear, TX · Lamar CISD / Katy ISD

From $420K$3,670/mo true
VS
NE / Lake Houston

The Groves

Humble, TX · Humble ISD

From $300K$2,680/mo true

Side-by-Side Comparison Vector

CORRIDOR REGION
Cross Creek RanchKaty & Fulshear
The GrovesNortheast & Lake Houston
CITY / MUNICIPALITY
Cross Creek RanchFulshear, TX
The GrovesHumble, TX
EFFECTIVE TOTAL TAX RATE
Cross Creek Ranch2.6%
The Groves3.15%
MUD TAX RATE
Cross Creek RanchPending County Audit
The GrovesPending County Audit
SCHOOL DISTRICT (ISD)
Cross Creek RanchLamar CISD / Katy ISD (Split)
The GrovesHumble ISD
ANNUAL HOA DUES
Cross Creek Ranch$1,500/yr
The Groves$1,090/yr
STARTING HOME PRICE
Cross Creek Ranch$420K
The Groves$300K
EST. TRUE MONTHLY COST
Cross Creek Ranch$3,670/mo
The Groves$2,680/mo
LOT SIZES
Cross Creek Ranch45–70′
The Groves35–60′
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Brian's Insider Comparison Analysis

New Home Consultant & Buyer Advocate

When choosing between Cross Creek Ranch and The Groves, looking solely at starting prices is a mistake. A home in Cross Creek Ranch with an effective tax rate of 2.6% can produce a very different monthly payment stack compared to The Groves at 3.15%. Always evaluate the complete payment stack (P&I + MUD tax + HOA + Insurance) before placing earnest money.

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