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Cross Creek West vs Shadow Creek Ranch
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Cross 0—5 Shadow
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Shadow Creek Ranch wins on 5 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
2.58%✓ Lower
$390,000
Starting Price
$340,000✓ Lower
$3,584/mo
True Monthly Cost
$2,959/mo
$1,500/yr
Annual HOA
$995/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
7/10
School Rating
8/10✓ Higher
Lamar CISD
School District
Alvin ISD
Fulshear High School
High School
Shadow Creek High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ CrossLagoonShadow ✗
✓ CrossLakeShadow ✓
✓ CrossTrailsShadow ✓
✓ CrossFitnessShadow ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
20 GPG
Hardness
14 GPG✓ Softer
Fort Bend MUD 198
MUD District
Brazoria County MUD 2 & MUD 3
🏗 Active Builders
Cross Creek West
Perry HomesNewmark HomesWestin HomesCoventry HomesVillage BuildersHighland HomesRavenna Homes
Shadow Creek Ranch
Perry HomesDavid Weekley HomesAshton WoodsVillage BuildersMeritage Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Cross Creek West vs. Shadow Creek Ranch
Which has a lower property tax rate, Cross Creek West or Shadow Creek Ranch?
Shadow Creek Ranch offers a lower total property tax rate (2.58%) than Cross Creek West (3.16%), saving approximately 0.58% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Cross Creek West and Shadow Creek Ranch?
Cross Creek West is zoned to Lamar CISD (GreatSchools rating: 7/10), while Shadow Creek Ranch is zoned to Alvin ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Cross Creek West and Shadow Creek Ranch?
Homes in Cross Creek West start from approximately $390K, while homes in Shadow Creek Ranch start from approximately $340K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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