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Elyson vs Fulshear Lakes
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Elyson 1—2 Fulshear
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Fulshear Lakes 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.
💰 Financial Comparison
3.32%
Total Tax Rate
3.12%✓ Lower
$300,000
Starting Price
$300,000
$2,817/mo
True Monthly Cost
$2,806/mo
$1,464/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,850/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Katy ISD
School District
Lamar CISD
Paetow High School
High School
Fulshear High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ ElysonLagoonFulshear ✗
✓ ElysonLakeFulshear ✓
✓ ElysonTrailsFulshear ✓
✓ ElysonFitnessFulshear ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
20 GPG
Hardness
18 GPG✓ Softer
Harris County MUD 534
MUD District
Fort Bend County MUD 216
🏗 Active Builders
Elyson
Perry HomesDavid Weekley HomesHighland HomesToll BrothersChesmar HomesNewmark HomesBeazer HomesBrookfield Residential
Fulshear Lakes
Century CommunitiesBrohn HomesChesmar HomesDrees Custom HomesEmpire CommunitiesPerry HomesSitterle HomesSmith Douglas HomesWestin Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Elyson vs. Fulshear Lakes
Which has a lower property tax rate, Elyson or Fulshear Lakes?
Fulshear Lakes offers a lower total property tax rate (3.12%) than Elyson (3.32%), saving approximately 0.20% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Elyson and Fulshear Lakes?
Elyson is zoned to Katy ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Fulshear Lakes is zoned to Lamar CISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Elyson and Fulshear Lakes?
Homes in Elyson start from approximately $300K, while homes in Fulshear Lakes start from approximately $300K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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