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Fulshear Lakes VS The Woodlands

Evaluating true monthly ownership costs, section MUD tax liabilities, school district boundaries, and corridor location.

Katy / Fulshear

Fulshear Lakes

Fulshear, TX · Lamar CISD

From $300K$2,680/mo true
VS
The Woodlands / North

The Woodlands

The Woodlands, TX · Conroe ISD / Tomball ISD / Magnolia ISD

From $300K$2,720/mo true

Side-by-Side Comparison Vector

CORRIDOR REGION
Fulshear LakesKaty & Fulshear
The WoodlandsNorth & The Woodlands
CITY / MUNICIPALITY
Fulshear LakesFulshear, TX
The WoodlandsThe Woodlands, TX
EFFECTIVE TOTAL TAX RATE
Fulshear Lakes3.11%
The Woodlands2.4%
MUD TAX RATE
Fulshear LakesPending County Audit
The WoodlandsPending County Audit
SCHOOL DISTRICT (ISD)
Fulshear LakesLamar CISD
The WoodlandsConroe ISD / Tomball ISD / Magnolia ISD
ANNUAL HOA DUES
Fulshear Lakes$1,850/yr
The Woodlands$0/yr
STARTING HOME PRICE
Fulshear Lakes$300K
The Woodlands$300K
EST. TRUE MONTHLY COST
Fulshear Lakes$2,680/mo
The Woodlands$2,720/mo
LOT SIZES
Fulshear Lakes40–50′
The WoodlandsVaries widely
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Brian's Insider Comparison Analysis

New Home Consultant & Buyer Advocate

When choosing between Fulshear Lakes and The Woodlands, looking solely at starting prices is a mistake. A home in Fulshear Lakes with an effective tax rate of 3.11% can produce a very different monthly payment stack compared to The Woodlands at 2.4%. Always evaluate the complete payment stack (P&I + MUD tax + HOA + Insurance) before placing earnest money.

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