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Firethorne vs Harvest Green
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Firethorne 4—1 Harvest
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Firethorne wins on 4 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
2.48%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
2.93%
$360,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$470,000
$3,098/mo
True Monthly Cost
$4,197/mo
$950/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,271/yr
🎓 Schools
9/10✓ Higher
School Rating
8/10
Katy ISD / Lamar CISD
School District
Fort Bend ISD
Katy High School
High School
Travis High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ FirethorneLagoonHarvest ✗
✓ FirethorneLakeHarvest ✓
✓ FirethorneTrailsHarvest ✓
✓ FirethorneFitnessHarvest ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
16 GPG
Hardness
13 GPG✓ Softer
Fort Bend County MUD 151
MUD District
Fort Bend County MUD 134
🏗 Active Builders
Firethorne
Perry HomesHighland HomesCoventry HomesAshton WoodsRavenna Homes
Harvest Green
David Weekley HomesPerry HomesWestin HomesTri Pointe HomesCoventry HomesPartners in Building
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Firethorne vs. Harvest Green
Which has a lower property tax rate, Firethorne or Harvest Green?
Firethorne offers a lower total property tax rate (2.48%) than Harvest Green (2.93%), saving approximately 0.45% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Firethorne and Harvest Green?
Firethorne is zoned to Katy ISD / Lamar CISD (GreatSchools rating: 9/10), while Harvest Green is zoned to Fort Bend ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Firethorne and Harvest Green?
Homes in Firethorne start from approximately $360K, 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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