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Cypress Green vs The Groves
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Cypress 0—4 The
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The Groves 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
3.08%✓ Lower
$200,000
Starting Price
$200,000
$1,908/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,859/mo
$1,198/yr
Annual HOA
$1,164/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
6/10
School Rating
9/10✓ Higher
Waller ISD
School District
Humble ISD
Waller High School
High School
Summer Creek High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ CypressLagoonThe ✗
✓ CypressLakeThe ✓
✓ CypressTrailsThe ✓
✓ CypressFitnessThe ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
24 GPG
Hardness
17 GPG✓ Softer
Harris County MUD 547
MUD District
Harris County MUD 504
🏗 Active Builders
Cypress Green
Adams HomesCastleRock CommunitiesColina HomesCoventry HomesD.R. HortonDRB HomesLennarLong Lake Home
The Groves
Perry HomesDavid Weekley HomesShea HomesChesmar HomesBeazer HomesWestin Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Cypress Green vs. The Groves
Which has a lower property tax rate, Cypress Green or The Groves?
The Groves offers a lower total property tax rate (3.08%) than Cypress Green (3.40%), saving approximately 0.32% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Cypress Green and The Groves?
Cypress Green is zoned to Waller ISD (GreatSchools rating: 6/10), while The Groves is zoned to Humble ISD (GreatSchools rating: 9/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Cypress Green and The Groves?
Homes in Cypress Green start from approximately $275K, while homes in The Groves start from approximately $200K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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