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Cross Creek West vs Towne Lake
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Cross 2—2 Towne
💰 Financial Comparison
3.16%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
3.25%
$390,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$400,000
$3,584/mo
True Monthly Cost
$3,690/mo
$1,500/yr
Annual HOA
$1,400/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
7/10
School Rating
8/10✓ Higher
Lamar CISD
School District
Cy-Fair ISD
Fulshear High School
High School
Cypress Ranch High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ CrossLagoonTowne ✗
✓ CrossLakeTowne ✓
✓ CrossTrailsTowne ✓
✓ CrossFitnessTowne ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
20 GPG
Hardness
20 GPG
Fort Bend MUD 198
MUD District
Harris County MUD 500
🏗 Active Builders
Cross Creek West
Perry HomesNewmark HomesWestin HomesCoventry HomesVillage BuildersHighland HomesRavenna Homes
Towne Lake
Caldwell HomesPartners in BuildingJamestown Estate HomesBavaria BuildersBraziel Building GroupBrickland Custom Homes, Inc.William David Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Cross Creek West vs. Towne Lake
Which has a lower property tax rate, Cross Creek West or Towne Lake?
Cross Creek West offers a lower total property tax rate (3.16%) than Towne Lake (3.25%), saving approximately 0.09% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Cross Creek West and Towne Lake?
Cross Creek West is zoned to Lamar CISD (GreatSchools rating: 7/10), while Towne Lake is zoned to Cy-Fair ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Cross Creek West and Towne Lake?
Homes in Cross Creek West start from approximately $390K, while homes in Towne Lake start from approximately $400K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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