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Firethorne vs Woodtrace
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Firethorne 3—1 Woodtrace
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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
3.12%
$360,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$425,000
$3,098/mo
True Monthly Cost
$3,861/mo
$950/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,250/yr
🎓 Schools
9/10
School Rating
9/10
Katy ISD / Lamar CISD
School District
Tomball ISD
Katy High School
High School
Tomball High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ FirethorneLagoonWoodtrace ✗
✓ FirethorneLakeWoodtrace ✓
✓ FirethorneTrailsWoodtrace ✓
✓ FirethorneFitnessWoodtrace ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
16 GPG
Hardness
11 GPG✓ Softer
Fort Bend County MUD 151
MUD District
Montgomery County MUD 112
🏗 Active Builders
Firethorne
Perry HomesHighland HomesCoventry HomesAshton WoodsRavenna Homes
Woodtrace
Village BuildersDrees Custom HomesJ. Patrick HomesChesmar Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Firethorne vs. Woodtrace
Which has a lower property tax rate, Firethorne or Woodtrace?
Firethorne offers a lower total property tax rate (2.48%) than Woodtrace (3.12%), saving approximately 0.64% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Firethorne and Woodtrace?
Firethorne is zoned to Katy ISD / Lamar CISD (GreatSchools rating: 9/10), while Woodtrace is zoned to Tomball ISD (GreatSchools rating: 9/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Firethorne and Woodtrace?
Homes in Firethorne start from approximately $360K, while homes in Woodtrace start from approximately $425K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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