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Dellrose vs Telfair
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Dellrose 1—4 Telfair
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Telfair 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
3.51%
Total Tax Rate
2.17%✓ Lower
$200,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$550,000
$1,908/mo
True Monthly Cost
$4,575/mo
$1,025/yr
Annual HOA
$1,000/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
6/10
School Rating
8/10✓ Higher
Waller ISD
School District
Fort Bend ISD
Waller HS
High School
Clements High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ DellroseLagoonTelfair ✗
✓ DellroseLakeTelfair ✓
✓ DellroseTrailsTelfair ✓
✗ DellroseFitnessTelfair ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
23 GPG
Hardness
13 GPG✓ Softer
Harris County MUD 319
MUD District
FBCMUD 136
🏗 Active Builders
Dellrose
Ashton WoodsChesmar HomesCoventry HomesEmpire CommunitiesLennarPlantation Homes
Telfair
Resale Homes Only
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Dellrose vs. Telfair
Which has a lower property tax rate, Dellrose or Telfair?
Telfair offers a lower total property tax rate (2.17%) than Dellrose (3.51%), saving approximately 1.34% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Dellrose and Telfair?
Dellrose is zoned to Waller ISD (GreatSchools rating: 6/10), while Telfair is zoned to Fort Bend ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Dellrose and Telfair?
Homes in Dellrose start from approximately $240K, while homes in Telfair start from approximately $550K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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