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Harvest Green vs Meridiana
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Harvest 3—1 Meridiana
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Harvest Green 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
3.22%
$470,000
Starting Price
$260,000✓ Lower
$4,197/mo
True Monthly Cost
$2,428/mo
$1,271/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,330/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Fort Bend ISD
School District
Alvin ISD
Travis High School
High School
Iowa Colony High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ HarvestLagoonMeridiana ✗
✓ HarvestLakeMeridiana ✓
✓ HarvestTrailsMeridiana ✓
✓ HarvestFitnessMeridiana ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
13 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
16 GPG
Fort Bend County MUD 134
MUD District
Brazoria County MUD 31
🏗 Active Builders
Harvest Green
David Weekley HomesPerry HomesWestin HomesTri Pointe HomesCoventry HomesPartners in Building
Meridiana
Chesmar HomesImagination HomesBeazer HomesHighland HomesNewmark HomesDavid Weekley HomesPerry HomesWestin HomesShea HomesDrees Custom Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Harvest Green vs. Meridiana
Which has a lower property tax rate, Harvest Green or Meridiana?
Harvest Green offers a lower total property tax rate (2.93%) than Meridiana (3.22%), saving approximately 0.29% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Harvest Green and Meridiana?
Harvest Green is zoned to Fort Bend ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Meridiana is zoned to Alvin ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Harvest Green and Meridiana?
Homes in Harvest Green start from approximately $470K, while homes in Meridiana start from approximately $260K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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