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Cypress Creek Lakes vs Firethorne
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Cypress 1—4 Firethorne
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Firethorne 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
3.3%
Total Tax Rate
2.48%✓ Lower
$500,000
Starting Price
$360,000✓ Lower
$4,559/mo
True Monthly Cost
$3,098/mo
$900/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$950/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
9/10✓ Higher
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
School District
Katy ISD / Lamar CISD
Cypress Ranch High
High School
Katy High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ CypressLagoonFirethorne ✗
✓ CypressLakeFirethorne ✓
✓ CypressTrailsFirethorne ✓
✓ CypressFitnessFirethorne ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
18 GPG
Hardness
16 GPG✓ Softer
Harris County MUD 374
MUD District
Fort Bend County MUD 151
🏗 Active Builders
Cypress Creek Lakes
Ashton WoodsLennarPerry HomesVillage BuildersDavid Weekley HomesNewmark HomesMeritage HomesTaylor Morrison
Firethorne
Perry HomesHighland HomesCoventry HomesAshton WoodsRavenna Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Cypress Creek Lakes vs. Firethorne
Which has a lower property tax rate, Cypress Creek Lakes or Firethorne?
Firethorne offers a lower total property tax rate (2.48%) than Cypress Creek Lakes (3.30%), saving approximately 0.82% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Cypress Creek Lakes and Firethorne?
Cypress Creek Lakes is zoned to Cypress-Fairbanks ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Firethorne is zoned to Katy ISD / Lamar CISD (GreatSchools rating: 9/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Cypress Creek Lakes and Firethorne?
Homes in Cypress Creek Lakes start from approximately $500K, while homes in Firethorne start from approximately $360K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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