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Harvest Green vs Sierra Vista
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Harvest 3—1 Sierra
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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.
Harvest Green
Richmond · TX-288
🏗 Actively Selling
vs
Sierra Vista
Iowa Colony · TX-288
🏗 Actively Selling
💰 Financial Comparison
2.93%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
3.42%
$470,000
Starting Price
$260,000✓ Lower
$4,197/mo
True Monthly Cost
$2,472/mo
$1,271/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,420/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
✗ HarvestLagoonSierra ✓
✓ HarvestLakeSierra ✓
✓ HarvestTrailsSierra ✓
✓ HarvestFitnessSierra ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
13 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
15 GPG
Fort Bend County MUD 134
MUD District
Brazoria County MUD 31 / MUD 32
🏗 Active Builders
Harvest Green
David Weekley HomesPerry HomesWestin HomesTri Pointe HomesCoventry HomesPartners in Building
Sierra Vista
CastleRock CommunitiesLennarWestin HomesDavid Weekley HomesColina Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Harvest Green vs. Sierra Vista
Which has a lower property tax rate, Harvest Green or Sierra Vista?
Harvest Green offers a lower total property tax rate (2.93%) than Sierra Vista (3.42%), saving approximately 0.49% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Harvest Green and Sierra Vista?
Harvest Green is zoned to Fort Bend ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Sierra Vista is zoned to Alvin ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Harvest Green and Sierra Vista?
Homes in Harvest Green start from approximately $470K, while homes in Sierra Vista start from approximately $260K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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