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Cross Creek West vs Harvest Green
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Cross 1—4 Harvest
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Harvest Green wins on 4 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%
Total Tax Rate
2.93%✓ Lower
$390,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$470,000
$3,584/mo
True Monthly Cost
$4,197/mo
$1,500/yr
Annual HOA
$1,271/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
7/10
School Rating
8/10✓ Higher
Lamar CISD
School District
Fort Bend ISD
Fulshear High School
High School
Travis High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ CrossLagoonHarvest ✗
✓ CrossLakeHarvest ✓
✓ CrossTrailsHarvest ✓
✓ CrossFitnessHarvest ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
20 GPG
Hardness
13 GPG✓ Softer
Fort Bend MUD 198
MUD District
Fort Bend County MUD 134
🏗 Active Builders
Cross Creek West
Perry HomesNewmark HomesWestin HomesCoventry HomesVillage BuildersHighland HomesRavenna Homes
Harvest Green
David Weekley HomesPerry HomesWestin HomesTri Pointe HomesCoventry HomesPartners in Building
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Cross Creek West vs. Harvest Green
Which has a lower property tax rate, Cross Creek West or Harvest Green?
Harvest Green offers a lower total property tax rate (2.93%) than Cross Creek West (3.16%), saving approximately 0.23% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Cross Creek West and Harvest Green?
Cross Creek West is zoned to Lamar CISD (GreatSchools rating: 7/10), while Harvest Green is zoned to Fort Bend ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Cross Creek West and Harvest Green?
Homes in Cross Creek West start from approximately $390K, while homes in Harvest Green start from approximately $470K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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