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Firethorne vs Telfair
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Firethorne 3—2 Telfair
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Firethorne 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%
Total Tax Rate
2.17%✓ Lower
$360,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$550,000
$3,098/mo
True Monthly Cost
$4,575/mo
$950/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,000/yr
🎓 Schools
9/10✓ Higher
School Rating
8/10
Katy ISD / Lamar CISD
School District
Fort Bend ISD
Katy High School
High School
Clements High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ FirethorneLagoonTelfair ✗
✓ FirethorneLakeTelfair ✓
✓ FirethorneTrailsTelfair ✓
✓ FirethorneFitnessTelfair ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
16 GPG
Hardness
13 GPG✓ Softer
Fort Bend County MUD 151
MUD District
FBCMUD 136
🏗 Active Builders
Firethorne
Perry HomesHighland HomesCoventry HomesAshton WoodsRavenna Homes
Telfair
Resale Homes Only
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Firethorne vs. Telfair
Which has a lower property tax rate, Firethorne or Telfair?
Telfair offers a lower total property tax rate (2.17%) than Firethorne (2.48%), saving approximately 0.31% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Firethorne and Telfair?
Firethorne is zoned to Katy ISD / Lamar CISD (GreatSchools rating: 9/10), while Telfair is zoned to Fort Bend ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Firethorne and Telfair?
Homes in Firethorne start from approximately $360K, while homes in Telfair start from approximately $550K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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