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Dunham Pointe vs Marvida
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Dunham 2—2 Marvida
💰 Financial Comparison
3.29%
Total Tax Rate
3.24%✓ Lower
$500,000
Starting Price
$200,000✓ Lower
$4,572/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,889/mo
$1,100/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,245/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
School District
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
Cypress Ranch High
High School
Cypress Park High
🏊 Amenities
✗ DunhamLagoonMarvida ✗
✓ DunhamLakeMarvida ✗
✓ DunhamTrailsMarvida ✓
✓ DunhamFitnessMarvida ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
18 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
19 GPG
Harris County MUD 358
MUD District
Harris County MUD 165
🏗 Active Builders
Dunham Pointe
Toll BrothersNewmark HomesDavid Weekley HomesTri Pointe HomesCoventry Homes
Marvida
CastleRock CommunitiesK. Hovnanian HomesM/I HomesPerry HomesRisewell Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Dunham Pointe vs. Marvida
Which has a lower property tax rate, Dunham Pointe or Marvida?
Marvida offers a lower total property tax rate (3.24%) than Dunham Pointe (3.29%), saving approximately 0.05% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Dunham Pointe and Marvida?
Dunham Pointe is zoned to Cypress-Fairbanks ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Marvida is zoned to Cypress-Fairbanks ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Dunham Pointe and Marvida?
Homes in Dunham Pointe start from approximately $575K, while homes in Marvida start from approximately $275K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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