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Cross Creek West vs Tavola
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Cross 1—4 Tavola
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Tavola 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%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
3.31%
$390,000
Starting Price
$210,000✓ Lower
$3,584/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,947/mo
$1,500/yr
Annual HOA
$750/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
7/10
School Rating
8/10✓ Higher
Lamar CISD
School District
New Caney ISD
Fulshear High School
High School
New Caney High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ CrossLagoonTavola ✗
✓ CrossLakeTavola ✓
✓ CrossTrailsTavola ✓
✓ CrossFitnessTavola ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
20 GPG
Hardness
14 GPG✓ Softer
Fort Bend MUD 198
MUD District
East Montgomery County MUD 6
🏗 Active Builders
Cross Creek West
Perry HomesNewmark HomesWestin HomesCoventry HomesVillage BuildersHighland HomesRavenna Homes
Tavola
LennarM/I HomesPerry HomesWestin Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Cross Creek West vs. Tavola
Which has a lower property tax rate, Cross Creek West or Tavola?
Cross Creek West offers a lower total property tax rate (3.16%) than Tavola (3.31%), saving approximately 0.15% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Cross Creek West and Tavola?
Cross Creek West is zoned to Lamar CISD (GreatSchools rating: 7/10), while Tavola is zoned to New Caney ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Cross Creek West and Tavola?
Homes in Cross Creek West start from approximately $390K, while homes in Tavola start from approximately $210K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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