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Cross Creek West vs Cypress Green
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Cross 3—2 Cypress
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Cross Creek West 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.
💰 Financial Comparison
3.16%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
3.4%
$390,000
Starting Price
$200,000✓ Lower
$3,584/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,908/mo
$1,500/yr
Annual HOA
$1,198/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
7/10✓ Higher
School Rating
6/10
Lamar CISD
School District
Waller ISD
Fulshear High School
High School
Waller High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ CrossLagoonCypress ✗
✓ CrossLakeCypress ✓
✓ CrossTrailsCypress ✓
✓ CrossFitnessCypress ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
20 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
24 GPG
Fort Bend MUD 198
MUD District
Harris County MUD 547
🏗 Active Builders
Cross Creek West
Perry HomesNewmark HomesWestin HomesCoventry HomesVillage BuildersHighland HomesRavenna Homes
Cypress Green
Adams HomesCastleRock CommunitiesColina HomesCoventry HomesD.R. HortonDRB HomesLennarLong Lake Home
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Cross Creek West vs. Cypress Green
Which has a lower property tax rate, Cross Creek West or Cypress Green?
Cross Creek West offers a lower total property tax rate (3.16%) than Cypress Green (3.40%), saving approximately 0.24% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Cross Creek West and Cypress Green?
Cross Creek West is zoned to Lamar CISD (GreatSchools rating: 7/10), while Cypress Green is zoned to Waller ISD (GreatSchools rating: 6/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Cross Creek West and Cypress Green?
Homes in Cross Creek West start from approximately $390K, while homes in Cypress Green start from approximately $275K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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