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Dunham Pointe vs Elyson
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Dunham 3—1 Elyson
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Dunham Pointe 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
3.29%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
3.32%
$500,000
Starting Price
$300,000✓ Lower
$4,572/mo
True Monthly Cost
$2,817/mo
$1,100/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,464/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
School District
Katy ISD
Cypress Ranch High
High School
Paetow High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ DunhamLagoonElyson ✗
✓ DunhamLakeElyson ✓
✓ DunhamTrailsElyson ✓
✓ DunhamFitnessElyson ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
18 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
20 GPG
Harris County MUD 358
MUD District
Harris County MUD 534
🏗 Active Builders
Dunham Pointe
Toll BrothersNewmark HomesDavid Weekley HomesTri Pointe HomesCoventry Homes
Elyson
Perry HomesDavid Weekley HomesHighland HomesToll BrothersChesmar HomesNewmark HomesBeazer HomesBrookfield Residential
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Dunham Pointe vs. Elyson
Which has a lower property tax rate, Dunham Pointe or Elyson?
Dunham Pointe offers a lower total property tax rate (3.29%) than Elyson (3.32%), saving approximately 0.03% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Dunham Pointe and Elyson?
Dunham Pointe is zoned to Cypress-Fairbanks ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Elyson is zoned to Katy ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Dunham Pointe and Elyson?
Homes in Dunham Pointe start from approximately $575K, while homes in Elyson start from approximately $300K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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