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Harvest Green vs Lago Mar
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Harvest 2—3 Lago
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Lago Mar 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
2.93%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
3.26%
$470,000
Starting Price
$260,000✓ Lower
$4,197/mo
True Monthly Cost
$2,400/mo
$1,271/yr
Annual HOA
$913/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10✓ Higher
School Rating
7/10
Fort Bend ISD
School District
Dickinson ISD
Travis High School
High School
Dickinson High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ HarvestLagoonLago ✓
✓ HarvestLakeLago ✓
✓ HarvestTrailsLago ✓
✓ HarvestFitnessLago ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
13 GPG
Hardness
12 GPG✓ Softer
Fort Bend County MUD 134
MUD District
Galveston County MUD 56
🏗 Active Builders
Harvest Green
David Weekley HomesPerry HomesWestin HomesTri Pointe HomesCoventry HomesPartners in Building
Lago Mar
CastleRock CommunitiesPulte HomesD.R. HortonLennarDavid Weekley Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Harvest Green vs. Lago Mar
Which has a lower property tax rate, Harvest Green or Lago Mar?
Harvest Green offers a lower total property tax rate (2.93%) than Lago Mar (3.26%), saving approximately 0.33% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Harvest Green and Lago Mar?
Harvest Green is zoned to Fort Bend ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Lago Mar is zoned to Dickinson ISD (GreatSchools rating: 7/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Harvest Green and Lago Mar?
Homes in Harvest Green start from approximately $470K, while homes in Lago Mar start from approximately $260K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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