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Harvest Green vs The Groves
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Harvest 2—3 The
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The Groves 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
3.08%
$470,000
Starting Price
$200,000✓ Lower
$4,197/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,859/mo
$1,271/yr
Annual HOA
$1,164/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
9/10✓ Higher
Fort Bend ISD
School District
Humble ISD
Travis High School
High School
Summer Creek High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ HarvestLagoonThe ✗
✓ HarvestLakeThe ✓
✓ HarvestTrailsThe ✓
✓ HarvestFitnessThe ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
13 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
17 GPG
Fort Bend County MUD 134
MUD District
Harris County MUD 504
🏗 Active Builders
Harvest Green
David Weekley HomesPerry HomesWestin HomesTri Pointe HomesCoventry HomesPartners in Building
The Groves
Perry HomesDavid Weekley HomesShea HomesChesmar HomesBeazer HomesWestin Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Harvest Green vs. The Groves
Which has a lower property tax rate, Harvest Green or The Groves?
Harvest Green offers a lower total property tax rate (2.93%) than The Groves (3.08%), saving approximately 0.15% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Harvest Green and The Groves?
Harvest Green is zoned to Fort Bend ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while The Groves is zoned to Humble ISD (GreatSchools rating: 9/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Harvest Green and The Groves?
Homes in Harvest Green start from approximately $470K, while homes in The Groves start from approximately $200K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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