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Firethorne vs Tavola
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Firethorne 2—3 Tavola
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Tavola 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
2.48%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
3.31%
$360,000
Starting Price
$210,000✓ Lower
$3,098/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,947/mo
$950/yr
Annual HOA
$750/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
9/10✓ Higher
School Rating
8/10
Katy ISD / Lamar CISD
School District
New Caney ISD
Katy High School
High School
New Caney High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ FirethorneLagoonTavola ✗
✓ FirethorneLakeTavola ✓
✓ FirethorneTrailsTavola ✓
✓ FirethorneFitnessTavola ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
16 GPG
Hardness
14 GPG✓ Softer
Fort Bend County MUD 151
MUD District
East Montgomery County MUD 6
🏗 Active Builders
Firethorne
Perry HomesHighland HomesCoventry HomesAshton WoodsRavenna Homes
Tavola
LennarM/I HomesPerry HomesWestin Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Firethorne vs. Tavola
Which has a lower property tax rate, Firethorne or Tavola?
Firethorne offers a lower total property tax rate (2.48%) than Tavola (3.31%), saving approximately 0.83% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Firethorne and Tavola?
Firethorne is zoned to Katy ISD / Lamar CISD (GreatSchools rating: 9/10), while Tavola is zoned to New Caney ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Firethorne and Tavola?
Homes in Firethorne start from approximately $360K, while homes in Tavola start from approximately $210K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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