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Cypress Green vs Towne Lake
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Cypress 2—3 Towne
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Towne Lake 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.
💰 Financial Comparison
3.4%
Total Tax Rate
3.25%✓ Lower
$200,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$400,000
$1,908/mo
True Monthly Cost
$3,690/mo
$1,198/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,400/yr
🎓 Schools
6/10
School Rating
8/10✓ Higher
Waller ISD
School District
Cy-Fair ISD
Waller High School
High School
Cypress Ranch High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ CypressLagoonTowne ✗
✓ CypressLakeTowne ✓
✓ CypressTrailsTowne ✓
✓ CypressFitnessTowne ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
24 GPG
Hardness
20 GPG✓ Softer
Harris County MUD 547
MUD District
Harris County MUD 500
🏗 Active Builders
Cypress Green
Adams HomesCastleRock CommunitiesColina HomesCoventry HomesD.R. HortonDRB HomesLennarLong Lake Home
Towne Lake
Caldwell HomesPartners in BuildingJamestown Estate HomesBavaria BuildersBraziel Building GroupBrickland Custom Homes, Inc.William David Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Cypress Green vs. Towne Lake
Which has a lower property tax rate, Cypress Green or Towne Lake?
Towne Lake offers a lower total property tax rate (3.25%) than Cypress Green (3.40%), saving approximately 0.15% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Cypress Green and Towne Lake?
Cypress Green is zoned to Waller ISD (GreatSchools rating: 6/10), while Towne Lake is zoned to Cy-Fair ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Cypress Green and Towne Lake?
Homes in Cypress Green start from approximately $275K, while homes in Towne Lake start from approximately $400K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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