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Dunham Pointe vs The Groves
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Dunham 1—4 The
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The Groves 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
3.29%
Total Tax Rate
3.08%✓ Lower
$500,000
Starting Price
$200,000✓ Lower
$4,572/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,859/mo
$1,100/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,164/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
9/10✓ Higher
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
School District
Humble ISD
Cypress Ranch High
High School
Summer Creek High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ DunhamLagoonThe ✗
✓ DunhamLakeThe ✓
✓ DunhamTrailsThe ✓
✓ DunhamFitnessThe ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
18 GPG
Hardness
17 GPG✓ Softer
Harris County MUD 358
MUD District
Harris County MUD 504
🏗 Active Builders
Dunham Pointe
Toll BrothersNewmark HomesDavid Weekley HomesTri Pointe HomesCoventry Homes
The Groves
Perry HomesDavid Weekley HomesShea HomesChesmar HomesBeazer HomesWestin Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Dunham Pointe vs. The Groves
Which has a lower property tax rate, Dunham Pointe or The Groves?
The Groves offers a lower total property tax rate (3.08%) than Dunham Pointe (3.29%), saving approximately 0.21% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Dunham Pointe and The Groves?
Dunham Pointe is zoned to Cypress-Fairbanks ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while The Groves is zoned to Humble ISD (GreatSchools rating: 9/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Dunham Pointe and The Groves?
Homes in Dunham Pointe start from approximately $575K, while homes in The Groves start from approximately $200K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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