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Cross Creek Ranch vs Woodtrace
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Cross 2—3 Woodtrace
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Woodtrace 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
Woodtrace
Pinehurst · SH-249
🏗 Actively Selling
💰 Financial Comparison
2.95%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
3.12%
$380,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$425,000
$3,439/mo
True Monthly Cost
$3,861/mo
$1,500/yr
Annual HOA
$1,250/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
9/10✓ Higher
Lamar CISD
School District
Tomball ISD
Fulshear High School
High School
Tomball High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ CrossLagoonWoodtrace ✗
✓ CrossLakeWoodtrace ✓
✓ CrossTrailsWoodtrace ✓
✓ CrossFitnessWoodtrace ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
18 GPG
Hardness
11 GPG✓ Softer
Fort Bend County MUD 169
MUD District
Montgomery County MUD 112
🏗 Active Builders
Cross Creek Ranch
Resale Homes Only
Woodtrace
Village BuildersDrees Custom HomesJ. Patrick HomesChesmar Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Cross Creek Ranch vs. Woodtrace
Which has a lower property tax rate, Cross Creek Ranch or Woodtrace?
Cross Creek Ranch offers a lower total property tax rate (2.95%) than Woodtrace (3.12%), saving approximately 0.17% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Cross Creek Ranch and Woodtrace?
Cross Creek Ranch is zoned to Lamar CISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Woodtrace is zoned to Tomball ISD (GreatSchools rating: 9/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Cross Creek Ranch and Woodtrace?
Homes in Cross Creek Ranch start from approximately $380K, while homes in Woodtrace start from approximately $425K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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