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Grange vs Shadow Creek Ranch
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Grange 1—3 Shadow
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Shadow Creek Ranch 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
3.28%
Total Tax Rate
2.58%✓ Lower
$300,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$340,000
$2,786/mo
True Monthly Cost
$2,959/mo
$1,200/yr
Annual HOA
$995/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Katy ISD
School District
Alvin ISD
Katy High School
High School
Shadow Creek High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ GrangeLagoonShadow ✗
✓ GrangeLakeShadow ✓
✓ GrangeTrailsShadow ✓
✓ GrangeFitnessShadow ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
18 GPG
Hardness
14 GPG✓ Softer
Waller County MUD 55A
MUD District
Brazoria County MUD 2 & MUD 3
🏗 Active Builders
Grange
Highland HomesJ. Patrick HomesChesmar HomesDavid Weekley HomesNewmark HomesPerry HomesDrees Custom HomesWestin Homes
Shadow Creek Ranch
Perry HomesDavid Weekley HomesAshton WoodsVillage BuildersMeritage Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Grange vs. Shadow Creek Ranch
Which has a lower property tax rate, Grange or Shadow Creek Ranch?
Shadow Creek Ranch offers a lower total property tax rate (2.58%) than Grange (3.28%), saving approximately 0.70% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Grange and Shadow Creek Ranch?
Grange is zoned to Katy ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Shadow Creek Ranch is zoned to Alvin ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Grange and Shadow Creek Ranch?
Homes in Grange start from approximately $370K, while homes in Shadow Creek Ranch start from approximately $340K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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