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Imperial Oaks vs The Groves
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Imperial 3—2 The
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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
3.08%
$300,000
Starting Price
$200,000✓ Lower
$2,613/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,859/mo
$850/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,164/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
9/10✓ Higher
Conroe ISD
School District
Humble ISD
Oak Ridge High School
High School
Summer Creek High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ ImperialLagoonThe ✗
✓ ImperialLakeThe ✓
✓ ImperialTrailsThe ✓
✓ ImperialFitnessThe ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
13 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
17 GPG
Rayford Road MUD
MUD District
Harris County MUD 504
🏗 Active Builders
Imperial Oaks
Coventry HomesDavid Weekley Homes
The Groves
Perry HomesDavid Weekley HomesShea HomesChesmar HomesBeazer HomesWestin Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Imperial Oaks vs. The Groves
Which has a lower property tax rate, Imperial Oaks or The Groves?
Imperial Oaks offers a lower total property tax rate (2.60%) than The Groves (3.08%), saving approximately 0.48% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Imperial Oaks and The Groves?
Imperial Oaks is zoned to Conroe ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while The Groves is zoned to Humble ISD (GreatSchools rating: 9/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Imperial Oaks and The Groves?
Homes in Imperial Oaks start from approximately $335K, 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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