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Fairfield vs Sunterra
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Fairfield 3—0 Sunterra
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Fairfield 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
2.5%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
3.42%
$200,000
Starting Price
$200,000
$1,745/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,908/mo
$780/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,160/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
School District
Katy ISD
Bridgeland High
High School
Katy / Paetow High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ FairfieldLagoonSunterra ✓
✓ FairfieldLakeSunterra ✓
✓ FairfieldTrailsSunterra ✓
✓ FairfieldFitnessSunterra ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
18 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
21 GPG
Harris County MUD 322
MUD District
Harris-Waller Counties MUD 5
🏗 Active Builders
Fairfield
Lennar
Sunterra
Starlight HomesGehan HomesEmpire CommunitiesBrightland HomesColina HomesD.R. Horton
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Fairfield vs. Sunterra
Which has a lower property tax rate, Fairfield or Sunterra?
Fairfield offers a lower total property tax rate (2.50%) than Sunterra (3.42%), saving approximately 0.92% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Fairfield and Sunterra?
Fairfield is zoned to Cypress-Fairbanks ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Sunterra is zoned to Katy ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Fairfield and Sunterra?
Homes in Fairfield start from approximately $230K, while homes in Sunterra start from approximately $250K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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