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Fairfield vs Tavola
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Fairfield 2—2 Tavola
💰 Financial Comparison
2.5%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
3.31%
$200,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$210,000
$1,745/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,947/mo
$780/yr
Annual HOA
$750/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
School District
New Caney ISD
Bridgeland High
High School
New Caney High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ FairfieldLagoonTavola ✗
✓ FairfieldLakeTavola ✓
✓ FairfieldTrailsTavola ✓
✓ FairfieldFitnessTavola ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
18 GPG
Hardness
14 GPG✓ Softer
Harris County MUD 322
MUD District
East Montgomery County MUD 6
🏗 Active Builders
Fairfield
Lennar
Tavola
LennarM/I HomesPerry HomesWestin Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Fairfield vs. Tavola
Which has a lower property tax rate, Fairfield or Tavola?
Fairfield offers a lower total property tax rate (2.50%) than Tavola (3.31%), saving approximately 0.81% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Fairfield and Tavola?
Fairfield is zoned to Cypress-Fairbanks ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Tavola is zoned to New Caney ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Fairfield and Tavola?
Homes in Fairfield start from approximately $230K, while homes in Tavola start from approximately $210K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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