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Elyson vs Sunterra
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Elyson 2—2 Sunterra
💰 Financial Comparison
3.32%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
3.42%
$300,000
Starting Price
$200,000✓ Lower
$2,817/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,908/mo
$1,464/yr
Annual HOA
$1,160/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Katy ISD
School District
Katy ISD
Paetow High School
High School
Katy / Paetow High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ ElysonLagoonSunterra ✓
✓ ElysonLakeSunterra ✓
✓ ElysonTrailsSunterra ✓
✓ ElysonFitnessSunterra ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
20 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
21 GPG
Harris County MUD 534
MUD District
Harris-Waller Counties MUD 5
🏗 Active Builders
Elyson
Perry HomesDavid Weekley HomesHighland HomesToll BrothersChesmar HomesNewmark HomesBeazer HomesBrookfield Residential
Sunterra
Starlight HomesGehan HomesEmpire CommunitiesBrightland HomesColina HomesD.R. Horton
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Elyson vs. Sunterra
Which has a lower property tax rate, Elyson or Sunterra?
Elyson offers a lower total property tax rate (3.32%) than Sunterra (3.42%), saving approximately 0.10% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Elyson and Sunterra?
Elyson is zoned to Katy ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Sunterra is zoned to Katy ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Elyson and Sunterra?
Homes in Elyson start from approximately $300K, while homes in Sunterra start from approximately $250K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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