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Cypress Green vs The Grand Prairie
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Cypress 1—3 The
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The Grand Prairie wins on 3 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.
Cypress Green
Hockley · US-290
🏗 Actively Selling
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The Grand Prairie
Hockley · US-290
🏗 Actively Selling
💰 Financial Comparison
3.4%
Total Tax Rate
3.29%✓ Lower
$200,000
Starting Price
$200,000
$1,908/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,892/mo
$1,198/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,200/yr
🎓 Schools
6/10
School Rating
8/10✓ Higher
Waller ISD
School District
Waller ISD
Waller High School
High School
Waller High
🏊 Amenities
✗ CypressLagoonThe ✗
✓ CypressLakeThe ✓
✓ CypressTrailsThe ✓
✓ CypressFitnessThe ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
24 GPG
Hardness
22 GPG✓ Softer
Harris County MUD 547
MUD District
Harris County MUD 576
🏗 Active Builders
Cypress Green
Adams HomesCastleRock CommunitiesColina HomesCoventry HomesD.R. HortonDRB HomesLennarLong Lake Home
The Grand Prairie
David Weekley HomesLennarPerry HomesShea HomesSitterle HomesVillage BuildersWestin Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Cypress Green vs. The Grand Prairie
Which has a lower property tax rate, Cypress Green or The Grand Prairie?
The Grand Prairie offers a lower total property tax rate (3.29%) than Cypress Green (3.40%), saving approximately 0.11% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Cypress Green and The Grand Prairie?
Cypress Green is zoned to Waller ISD (GreatSchools rating: 6/10), while The Grand Prairie is zoned to Waller ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Cypress Green and The Grand Prairie?
Homes in Cypress Green start from approximately $275K, while homes in The Grand Prairie start from approximately $250K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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