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Firethorne vs The Groves
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Firethorne 3—1 The
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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%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
3.08%
$360,000
Starting Price
$200,000✓ Lower
$3,098/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,859/mo
$950/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,164/yr
🎓 Schools
9/10
School Rating
9/10
Katy ISD / Lamar CISD
School District
Humble ISD
Katy High School
High School
Summer Creek High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ FirethorneLagoonThe ✗
✓ FirethorneLakeThe ✓
✓ FirethorneTrailsThe ✓
✓ FirethorneFitnessThe ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
16 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
17 GPG
Fort Bend County MUD 151
MUD District
Harris County MUD 504
🏗 Active Builders
Firethorne
Perry HomesHighland HomesCoventry HomesAshton WoodsRavenna Homes
The Groves
Perry HomesDavid Weekley HomesShea HomesChesmar HomesBeazer HomesWestin Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Firethorne vs. The Groves
Which has a lower property tax rate, Firethorne or The Groves?
Firethorne offers a lower total property tax rate (2.48%) than The Groves (3.08%), saving approximately 0.60% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Firethorne and The Groves?
Firethorne is zoned to Katy ISD / Lamar CISD (GreatSchools rating: 9/10), while The Groves is zoned to Humble ISD (GreatSchools rating: 9/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Firethorne and The Groves?
Homes in Firethorne start from approximately $360K, while homes in The Groves start from approximately $200K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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