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Dunham Pointe vs Tavola
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Dunham 1—3 Tavola
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Tavola 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
3.31%
$500,000
Starting Price
$210,000✓ Lower
$4,572/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,947/mo
$1,100/yr
Annual HOA
$750/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
School District
New Caney ISD
Cypress Ranch High
High School
New Caney High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ DunhamLagoonTavola ✗
✓ DunhamLakeTavola ✓
✓ DunhamTrailsTavola ✓
✓ DunhamFitnessTavola ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
18 GPG
Hardness
14 GPG✓ Softer
Harris County MUD 358
MUD District
East Montgomery County MUD 6
🏗 Active Builders
Dunham Pointe
Toll BrothersNewmark HomesDavid Weekley HomesTri Pointe HomesCoventry Homes
Tavola
LennarM/I HomesPerry HomesWestin Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Dunham Pointe vs. Tavola
Which has a lower property tax rate, Dunham Pointe or Tavola?
Dunham Pointe offers a lower total property tax rate (3.29%) than Tavola (3.31%), saving approximately 0.02% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Dunham Pointe and Tavola?
Dunham Pointe is zoned to Cypress-Fairbanks ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Tavola is zoned to New Caney ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Dunham Pointe and Tavola?
Homes in Dunham Pointe start from approximately $575K, while homes in Tavola start from approximately $210K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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