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Elyson vs Harvest Green
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Elyson 1—3 Harvest
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Harvest Green wins on 3 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
2.93%✓ Lower
$300,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$470,000
$2,817/mo
True Monthly Cost
$4,197/mo
$1,464/yr
Annual HOA
$1,271/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Katy ISD
School District
Fort Bend ISD
Paetow High School
High School
Travis High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ ElysonLagoonHarvest ✗
✓ ElysonLakeHarvest ✓
✓ ElysonTrailsHarvest ✓
✓ ElysonFitnessHarvest ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
20 GPG
Hardness
13 GPG✓ Softer
Harris County MUD 534
MUD District
Fort Bend County MUD 134
🏗 Active Builders
Elyson
Perry HomesDavid Weekley HomesHighland HomesToll BrothersChesmar HomesNewmark HomesBeazer HomesBrookfield Residential
Harvest Green
David Weekley HomesPerry HomesWestin HomesTri Pointe HomesCoventry HomesPartners in Building
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Elyson vs. Harvest Green
Which has a lower property tax rate, Elyson or Harvest Green?
Harvest Green offers a lower total property tax rate (2.93%) than Elyson (3.32%), saving approximately 0.39% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Elyson and Harvest Green?
Elyson is zoned to Katy ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Harvest Green is zoned to Fort Bend ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Elyson and Harvest Green?
Homes in Elyson start from approximately $300K, while homes in Harvest Green start from approximately $470K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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