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Cypress Green vs Lago Mar
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Cypress 1—4 Lago
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Lago Mar 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
3.4%
Total Tax Rate
3.26%✓ Lower
$200,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$260,000
$1,908/mo
True Monthly Cost
$2,400/mo
$1,198/yr
Annual HOA
$913/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
6/10
School Rating
7/10✓ Higher
Waller ISD
School District
Dickinson ISD
Waller High School
High School
Dickinson High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ CypressLagoonLago ✓
✓ CypressLakeLago ✓
✓ CypressTrailsLago ✓
✓ CypressFitnessLago ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
24 GPG
Hardness
12 GPG✓ Softer
Harris County MUD 547
MUD District
Galveston County MUD 56
🏗 Active Builders
Cypress Green
Adams HomesCastleRock CommunitiesColina HomesCoventry HomesD.R. HortonDRB HomesLennarLong Lake Home
Lago Mar
CastleRock CommunitiesPulte HomesD.R. HortonLennarDavid Weekley Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Cypress Green vs. Lago Mar
Which has a lower property tax rate, Cypress Green or Lago Mar?
Lago Mar offers a lower total property tax rate (3.26%) than Cypress Green (3.40%), saving approximately 0.14% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Cypress Green and Lago Mar?
Cypress Green is zoned to Waller ISD (GreatSchools rating: 6/10), while Lago Mar is zoned to Dickinson ISD (GreatSchools rating: 7/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Cypress Green and Lago Mar?
Homes in Cypress Green start from approximately $275K, while homes in Lago Mar start from approximately $260K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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