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Grange vs Marvida
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Grange 2—2 Marvida
💰 Financial Comparison
3.28%
Total Tax Rate
3.24%✓ Lower
$300,000
Starting Price
$200,000✓ Lower
$2,786/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,889/mo
$1,200/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,245/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Katy ISD
School District
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
Katy High School
High School
Cypress Park High
🏊 Amenities
✗ GrangeLagoonMarvida ✗
✓ GrangeLakeMarvida ✗
✓ GrangeTrailsMarvida ✓
✓ GrangeFitnessMarvida ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
18 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
19 GPG
Waller County MUD 55A
MUD District
Harris County MUD 165
🏗 Active Builders
Grange
Highland HomesJ. Patrick HomesChesmar HomesDavid Weekley HomesNewmark HomesPerry HomesDrees Custom HomesWestin Homes
Marvida
CastleRock CommunitiesK. Hovnanian HomesM/I HomesPerry HomesRisewell Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Grange vs. Marvida
Which has a lower property tax rate, Grange or Marvida?
Marvida offers a lower total property tax rate (3.24%) than Grange (3.28%), saving approximately 0.04% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Grange and Marvida?
Grange is zoned to Katy ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Marvida is zoned to Cypress-Fairbanks ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Grange and Marvida?
Homes in Grange start from approximately $370K, while homes in Marvida start from approximately $275K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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