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Cross Creek West vs Woodson's Reserve
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Cross 1—4 Woodson's
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Woodson's Reserve 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%
Total Tax Rate
2.8%✓ Lower
$390,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$400,000
$3,584/mo
True Monthly Cost
$3,561/mo
$1,500/yr
Annual HOA
$1,395/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
7/10
School Rating
8/10✓ Higher
Lamar CISD
School District
Conroe ISD
Fulshear High School
High School
Grand Oaks High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ CrossLagoonWoodson's ✗
✓ CrossLakeWoodson's ✓
✓ CrossTrailsWoodson's ✓
✓ CrossFitnessWoodson's ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
20 GPG
Hardness
12 GPG✓ Softer
Fort Bend MUD 198
MUD District
Montgomery County MUD 105
🏗 Active Builders
Cross Creek West
Perry HomesNewmark HomesWestin HomesCoventry HomesVillage BuildersHighland HomesRavenna Homes
Woodson's Reserve
Toll BrothersTri Pointe HomesChesmar HomesPerry Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Cross Creek West vs. Woodson's Reserve
Which has a lower property tax rate, Cross Creek West or Woodson's Reserve?
Woodson's Reserve offers a lower total property tax rate (2.80%) than Cross Creek West (3.16%), saving approximately 0.36% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Cross Creek West and Woodson's Reserve?
Cross Creek West is zoned to Lamar CISD (GreatSchools rating: 7/10), while Woodson's Reserve is zoned to Conroe ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Cross Creek West and Woodson's Reserve?
Homes in Cross Creek West start from approximately $390K, while homes in Woodson's Reserve start from approximately $450K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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