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Cross Creek Ranch vs Towne Lake
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Cross 3—1 Towne
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Cross Creek Ranch wins on 3 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
Towne Lake
Cypress · US-290
🏗 Actively Selling
💰 Financial Comparison
2.95%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
3.25%
$380,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$400,000
$3,439/mo
True Monthly Cost
$3,690/mo
$1,500/yr
Annual HOA
$1,400/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Lamar CISD
School District
Cy-Fair ISD
Fulshear High School
High School
Cypress Ranch High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ CrossLagoonTowne ✗
✓ CrossLakeTowne ✓
✓ CrossTrailsTowne ✓
✓ CrossFitnessTowne ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
18 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
20 GPG
Fort Bend County MUD 169
MUD District
Harris County MUD 500
🏗 Active Builders
Cross Creek Ranch
Resale Homes Only
Towne Lake
Caldwell HomesPartners in BuildingJamestown Estate HomesBavaria BuildersBraziel Building GroupBrickland Custom Homes, Inc.William David Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Cross Creek Ranch vs. Towne Lake
Which has a lower property tax rate, Cross Creek Ranch or Towne Lake?
Cross Creek Ranch offers a lower total property tax rate (2.95%) than Towne Lake (3.25%), saving approximately 0.30% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Cross Creek Ranch and Towne Lake?
Cross Creek Ranch is zoned to Lamar CISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Towne Lake is zoned to Cy-Fair ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Cross Creek Ranch and Towne Lake?
Homes in Cross Creek Ranch start from approximately $380K, while homes in Towne Lake start from approximately $400K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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