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Fulbrook on Fulshear Creek vs Valley Ranch
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Fulbrook 1—4 Valley
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Valley Ranch wins on 4 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.
Fulbrook on Fulshear Creek
Fulshear · I-10
🏗 Actively Selling
vs
Valley Ranch
New Caney · US-59
🏗 Actively Selling
💰 Financial Comparison
2.95%
Total Tax Rate
2.79%✓ Lower
$500,000
Starting Price
$180,000✓ Lower
$4,460/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,617/mo
$1,200/yr
Annual HOA
$800/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10✓ Higher
School Rating
6/10
Lamar CISD
School District
New Caney ISD
Fulshear High School
High School
West Fork High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ FulbrookLagoonValley ✗
✓ FulbrookLakeValley ✓
✓ FulbrookTrailsValley ✓
✓ FulbrookFitnessValley ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
18 GPG
Hardness
14 GPG✓ Softer
Fulshear MUD 1
MUD District
Valley Ranch MUD 1
🏗 Active Builders
Fulbrook on Fulshear Creek
Newmark HomesHighland Homes
Valley Ranch
Signorelli HomesLegend HomesFirst America Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Fulbrook on Fulshear Creek vs. Valley Ranch
Which has a lower property tax rate, Fulbrook on Fulshear Creek or Valley Ranch?
Valley Ranch offers a lower total property tax rate (2.79%) than Fulbrook on Fulshear Creek (2.95%), saving approximately 0.16% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Fulbrook on Fulshear Creek and Valley Ranch?
Fulbrook on Fulshear Creek is zoned to Lamar CISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Valley Ranch is zoned to New Caney ISD (GreatSchools rating: 6/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Fulbrook on Fulshear Creek and Valley Ranch?
Homes in Fulbrook on Fulshear Creek start from approximately $500K, while homes in Valley Ranch start from approximately $180K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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