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Cross Creek West vs Sunterra
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Cross 2—3 Sunterra
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Sunterra 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
3.42%
$390,000
Starting Price
$200,000✓ Lower
$3,584/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,908/mo
$1,500/yr
Annual HOA
$1,160/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
7/10
School Rating
8/10✓ Higher
Lamar CISD
School District
Katy ISD
Fulshear High School
High School
Katy / Paetow High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ CrossLagoonSunterra ✓
✓ CrossLakeSunterra ✓
✓ CrossTrailsSunterra ✓
✓ CrossFitnessSunterra ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
20 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
21 GPG
Fort Bend MUD 198
MUD District
Harris-Waller Counties MUD 5
🏗 Active Builders
Cross Creek West
Perry HomesNewmark HomesWestin HomesCoventry HomesVillage BuildersHighland HomesRavenna Homes
Sunterra
Starlight HomesGehan HomesEmpire CommunitiesBrightland HomesColina HomesD.R. Horton
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Cross Creek West vs. Sunterra
Which has a lower property tax rate, Cross Creek West or Sunterra?
Cross Creek West offers a lower total property tax rate (3.16%) than Sunterra (3.42%), saving approximately 0.26% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Cross Creek West and Sunterra?
Cross Creek West is zoned to Lamar CISD (GreatSchools rating: 7/10), while Sunterra is zoned to Katy ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Cross Creek West and Sunterra?
Homes in Cross Creek West start from approximately $390K, while homes in Sunterra start from approximately $250K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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