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Imperial Oaks vs Jordan Ranch
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Imperial 3—0 Jordan
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Imperial Oaks 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
2.6%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
2.79%
$300,000
Starting Price
$300,000
$2,613/mo
True Monthly Cost
$2,685/mo
$850/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,235/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Conroe ISD
School District
Lamar CISD
Oak Ridge High School
High School
Fulshear High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ ImperialLagoonJordan ✗
✓ ImperialLakeJordan ✓
✓ ImperialTrailsJordan ✓
✓ ImperialFitnessJordan ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
13 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
18 GPG
Rayford Road MUD
MUD District
Fulshear MUD 3A
🏗 Active Builders
Imperial Oaks
Coventry HomesDavid Weekley Homes
Jordan Ranch
J. Patrick HomesDavid Weekley HomesVillage BuildersChesmar HomesPerry HomesWestin HomesBeazer Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Imperial Oaks vs. Jordan Ranch
Which has a lower property tax rate, Imperial Oaks or Jordan Ranch?
Imperial Oaks offers a lower total property tax rate (2.60%) than Jordan Ranch (2.79%), saving approximately 0.19% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Imperial Oaks and Jordan Ranch?
Imperial Oaks is zoned to Conroe ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Jordan Ranch is zoned to Lamar CISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Imperial Oaks and Jordan Ranch?
Homes in Imperial Oaks start from approximately $335K, while homes in Jordan Ranch start from approximately $300K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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