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Dunham Pointe vs The Grand Prairie
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Dunham 2—1 The
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Dunham Pointe wins on 2 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.
Dunham Pointe
Cypress · US-290
🏗 Actively Selling
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The Grand Prairie
Hockley · US-290
🏗 Actively Selling
💰 Financial Comparison
3.29%
Total Tax Rate
3.29%
$500,000
Starting Price
$200,000✓ Lower
$4,572/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,892/mo
$1,100/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,200/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
School District
Waller ISD
Cypress Ranch High
High School
Waller High
🏊 Amenities
✗ DunhamLagoonThe ✗
✓ DunhamLakeThe ✓
✓ DunhamTrailsThe ✓
✓ DunhamFitnessThe ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
18 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
22 GPG
Harris County MUD 358
MUD District
Harris County MUD 576
🏗 Active Builders
Dunham Pointe
Toll BrothersNewmark HomesDavid Weekley HomesTri Pointe HomesCoventry Homes
The Grand Prairie
David Weekley HomesLennarPerry HomesShea HomesSitterle HomesVillage BuildersWestin Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Dunham Pointe vs. The Grand Prairie
Which has a lower property tax rate, Dunham Pointe or The Grand Prairie?
Both Dunham Pointe and The Grand Prairie carry identical total property tax rates of 3.29%.
How do school ratings compare between Dunham Pointe and The Grand Prairie?
Dunham Pointe is zoned to Cypress-Fairbanks ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while The Grand Prairie is zoned to Waller ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Dunham Pointe and The Grand Prairie?
Homes in Dunham Pointe start from approximately $575K, while homes in The Grand Prairie start from approximately $250K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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