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Imperial Oaks vs Sunterra
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Imperial 3—1 Sunterra
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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
3.42%
$300,000
Starting Price
$200,000✓ Lower
$2,613/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,908/mo
$850/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,160/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Conroe ISD
School District
Katy ISD
Oak Ridge High School
High School
Katy / Paetow High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ ImperialLagoonSunterra ✓
✓ ImperialLakeSunterra ✓
✓ ImperialTrailsSunterra ✓
✓ ImperialFitnessSunterra ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
13 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
21 GPG
Rayford Road MUD
MUD District
Harris-Waller Counties MUD 5
🏗 Active Builders
Imperial Oaks
Coventry HomesDavid Weekley Homes
Sunterra
Starlight HomesGehan HomesEmpire CommunitiesBrightland HomesColina HomesD.R. Horton
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Imperial Oaks vs. Sunterra
Which has a lower property tax rate, Imperial Oaks or Sunterra?
Imperial Oaks offers a lower total property tax rate (2.60%) than Sunterra (3.42%), saving approximately 0.82% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Imperial Oaks and Sunterra?
Imperial Oaks is zoned to Conroe ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Sunterra is zoned to Katy ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Imperial Oaks and Sunterra?
Homes in Imperial Oaks start from approximately $335K, while homes in Sunterra start from approximately $250K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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