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Elyson vs Cane Island
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Elyson 2—2 Cane
💰 Financial Comparison
3.32%
Total Tax Rate
3.15%✓ Lower
$300,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$400,000
$2,817/mo
True Monthly Cost
$3,653/mo
$1,464/yr
Annual HOA
$1,300/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Katy ISD
School District
Katy ISD
Paetow High School
High School
Katy High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ ElysonLagoonCane ✗
✓ ElysonLakeCane ✓
✓ ElysonTrailsCane ✓
✓ ElysonFitnessCane ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
20 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
22 GPG
Harris County MUD 534
MUD District
Harris-Waller County MUD 3
🏗 Active Builders
Elyson
Perry HomesDavid Weekley HomesHighland HomesToll BrothersChesmar HomesNewmark HomesBeazer HomesBrookfield Residential
Cane Island
Chesmar HomesPerry HomesDrees Custom HomesWilliam David Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Elyson vs. Cane Island
Which has a lower property tax rate, Elyson or Cane Island?
Cane Island offers a lower total property tax rate (3.15%) than Elyson (3.32%), saving approximately 0.17% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Elyson and Cane Island?
Elyson is zoned to Katy ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Cane Island is zoned to Katy ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Elyson and Cane Island?
Homes in Elyson start from approximately $300K, while homes in Cane Island start from approximately $400K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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