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Firethorne vs Towne Lake
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Firethorne 5—0 Towne
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Firethorne wins on 5 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
3.25%
$360,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$400,000
$3,098/mo
True Monthly Cost
$3,690/mo
$950/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,400/yr
🎓 Schools
9/10✓ Higher
School Rating
8/10
Katy ISD / Lamar CISD
School District
Cy-Fair ISD
Katy High School
High School
Cypress Ranch High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ FirethorneLagoonTowne ✗
✓ FirethorneLakeTowne ✓
✓ FirethorneTrailsTowne ✓
✓ FirethorneFitnessTowne ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
16 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
20 GPG
Fort Bend County MUD 151
MUD District
Harris County MUD 500
🏗 Active Builders
Firethorne
Perry HomesHighland HomesCoventry HomesAshton WoodsRavenna Homes
Towne Lake
Caldwell HomesPartners in BuildingJamestown Estate HomesBavaria BuildersBraziel Building GroupBrickland Custom Homes, Inc.William David Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Firethorne vs. Towne Lake
Which has a lower property tax rate, Firethorne or Towne Lake?
Firethorne offers a lower total property tax rate (2.48%) than Towne Lake (3.25%), saving approximately 0.77% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Firethorne and Towne Lake?
Firethorne is zoned to Katy ISD / Lamar CISD (GreatSchools rating: 9/10), while Towne Lake is zoned to Cy-Fair ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Firethorne and Towne Lake?
Homes in Firethorne start from approximately $360K, while homes in Towne Lake start from approximately $400K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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