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Dellrose vs Valley Ranch
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Dellrose 0—4 Valley
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Valley Ranch 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
2.79%✓ Lower
$200,000
Starting Price
$180,000✓ Lower
$1,908/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,617/mo
$1,025/yr
Annual HOA
$800/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
6/10
School Rating
6/10
Waller ISD
School District
New Caney ISD
Waller HS
High School
West Fork High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ DellroseLagoonValley ✗
✓ DellroseLakeValley ✓
✓ DellroseTrailsValley ✓
✗ DellroseFitnessValley ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
23 GPG
Hardness
14 GPG✓ Softer
Harris County MUD 319
MUD District
Valley Ranch MUD 1
🏗 Active Builders
Dellrose
Ashton WoodsChesmar HomesCoventry HomesEmpire CommunitiesLennarPlantation Homes
Valley Ranch
Signorelli HomesLegend HomesFirst America Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Dellrose vs. Valley Ranch
Which has a lower property tax rate, Dellrose or Valley Ranch?
Valley Ranch offers a lower total property tax rate (2.79%) than Dellrose (3.51%), saving approximately 0.72% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Dellrose and Valley Ranch?
Dellrose is zoned to Waller ISD (GreatSchools rating: 6/10), while Valley Ranch is zoned to New Caney ISD (GreatSchools rating: 6/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Dellrose and Valley Ranch?
Homes in Dellrose start from approximately $240K, while homes in Valley Ranch start from approximately $180K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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