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Cross Creek West vs The Groves
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Cross 0—5 The
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The Groves 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
3.08%✓ Lower
$390,000
Starting Price
$200,000✓ Lower
$3,584/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,859/mo
$1,500/yr
Annual HOA
$1,164/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
7/10
School Rating
9/10✓ Higher
Lamar CISD
School District
Humble ISD
Fulshear High School
High School
Summer Creek High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ CrossLagoonThe ✗
✓ CrossLakeThe ✓
✓ CrossTrailsThe ✓
✓ CrossFitnessThe ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
20 GPG
Hardness
17 GPG✓ Softer
Fort Bend MUD 198
MUD District
Harris County MUD 504
🏗 Active Builders
Cross Creek West
Perry HomesNewmark HomesWestin HomesCoventry HomesVillage BuildersHighland HomesRavenna Homes
The Groves
Perry HomesDavid Weekley HomesShea HomesChesmar HomesBeazer HomesWestin Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Cross Creek West vs. The Groves
Which has a lower property tax rate, Cross Creek West or The Groves?
The Groves offers a lower total property tax rate (3.08%) than Cross Creek West (3.16%), saving approximately 0.08% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Cross Creek West and The Groves?
Cross Creek West is zoned to Lamar CISD (GreatSchools rating: 7/10), while The Groves is zoned to Humble ISD (GreatSchools rating: 9/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Cross Creek West and The Groves?
Homes in Cross Creek West start from approximately $390K, while homes in The Groves start from approximately $200K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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