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Firethorne vs Marvida
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Firethorne 4—1 Marvida
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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
3.24%
$360,000
Starting Price
$200,000✓ Lower
$3,098/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,889/mo
$950/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,245/yr
🎓 Schools
9/10✓ Higher
School Rating
8/10
Katy ISD / Lamar CISD
School District
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
Katy High School
High School
Cypress Park High
🏊 Amenities
✗ FirethorneLagoonMarvida ✗
✓ FirethorneLakeMarvida ✗
✓ FirethorneTrailsMarvida ✓
✓ FirethorneFitnessMarvida ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
16 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
19 GPG
Fort Bend County MUD 151
MUD District
Harris County MUD 165
🏗 Active Builders
Firethorne
Perry HomesHighland HomesCoventry HomesAshton WoodsRavenna Homes
Marvida
CastleRock CommunitiesK. Hovnanian HomesM/I HomesPerry HomesRisewell Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Firethorne vs. Marvida
Which has a lower property tax rate, Firethorne or Marvida?
Firethorne offers a lower total property tax rate (2.48%) than Marvida (3.24%), saving approximately 0.76% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Firethorne and Marvida?
Firethorne is zoned to Katy ISD / Lamar CISD (GreatSchools rating: 9/10), while Marvida is zoned to Cypress-Fairbanks ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Firethorne and Marvida?
Homes in Firethorne start from approximately $360K, while homes in Marvida start from approximately $275K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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