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Grange vs Tavola
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Grange 1—3 Tavola
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Tavola 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%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
3.31%
$300,000
Starting Price
$210,000✓ Lower
$2,786/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,947/mo
$1,200/yr
Annual HOA
$750/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Katy ISD
School District
New Caney ISD
Katy High School
High School
New Caney High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ GrangeLagoonTavola ✗
✓ GrangeLakeTavola ✓
✓ GrangeTrailsTavola ✓
✓ GrangeFitnessTavola ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
18 GPG
Hardness
14 GPG✓ Softer
Waller County MUD 55A
MUD District
East Montgomery County MUD 6
🏗 Active Builders
Grange
Highland HomesJ. Patrick HomesChesmar HomesDavid Weekley HomesNewmark HomesPerry HomesDrees Custom HomesWestin Homes
Tavola
LennarM/I HomesPerry HomesWestin Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Grange vs. Tavola
Which has a lower property tax rate, Grange or Tavola?
Grange offers a lower total property tax rate (3.28%) than Tavola (3.31%), saving approximately 0.03% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Grange and Tavola?
Grange is zoned to Katy ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Tavola is zoned to New Caney ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Grange and Tavola?
Homes in Grange start from approximately $370K, while homes in Tavola start from approximately $210K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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