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Elyson vs Firethorne
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Elyson 1—4 Firethorne
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Firethorne 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
3.32%
Total Tax Rate
2.48%✓ Lower
$300,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$360,000
$2,817/mo
True Monthly Cost
$3,098/mo
$1,464/yr
Annual HOA
$950/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
9/10✓ Higher
Katy ISD
School District
Katy ISD / Lamar CISD
Paetow High School
High School
Katy High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ ElysonLagoonFirethorne ✗
✓ ElysonLakeFirethorne ✓
✓ ElysonTrailsFirethorne ✓
✓ ElysonFitnessFirethorne ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
20 GPG
Hardness
16 GPG✓ Softer
Harris County MUD 534
MUD District
Fort Bend County MUD 151
🏗 Active Builders
Elyson
Perry HomesDavid Weekley HomesHighland HomesToll BrothersChesmar HomesNewmark HomesBeazer HomesBrookfield Residential
Firethorne
Perry HomesHighland HomesCoventry HomesAshton WoodsRavenna Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Elyson vs. Firethorne
Which has a lower property tax rate, Elyson or Firethorne?
Firethorne offers a lower total property tax rate (2.48%) than Elyson (3.32%), saving approximately 0.84% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Elyson and Firethorne?
Elyson is zoned to Katy ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Firethorne is zoned to Katy ISD / Lamar CISD (GreatSchools rating: 9/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Elyson and Firethorne?
Homes in Elyson start from approximately $300K, while homes in Firethorne start from approximately $360K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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