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Cypress Green vs Tavola
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Cypress 1—4 Tavola
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Tavola 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
3.31%✓ Lower
$200,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$210,000
$1,908/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,947/mo
$1,198/yr
Annual HOA
$750/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
6/10
School Rating
8/10✓ Higher
Waller ISD
School District
New Caney ISD
Waller High School
High School
New Caney High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ CypressLagoonTavola ✗
✓ CypressLakeTavola ✓
✓ CypressTrailsTavola ✓
✓ CypressFitnessTavola ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
24 GPG
Hardness
14 GPG✓ Softer
Harris County MUD 547
MUD District
East Montgomery County MUD 6
🏗 Active Builders
Cypress Green
Adams HomesCastleRock CommunitiesColina HomesCoventry HomesD.R. HortonDRB HomesLennarLong Lake Home
Tavola
LennarM/I HomesPerry HomesWestin Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Cypress Green vs. Tavola
Which has a lower property tax rate, Cypress Green or Tavola?
Tavola offers a lower total property tax rate (3.31%) than Cypress Green (3.40%), saving approximately 0.09% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Cypress Green and Tavola?
Cypress Green is zoned to Waller ISD (GreatSchools rating: 6/10), while Tavola is zoned to New Caney ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Cypress Green and Tavola?
Homes in Cypress Green start from approximately $275K, while homes in Tavola start from approximately $210K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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