Which community has a lower tax rate, Jordan Ranch or Kresston?

Jordan Ranch's effective total tax rate is 2.78%, while Kresston's effective tax rate is 3.08%. MUD tax rates vary by section depending on bond payoff schedules.

What school districts serve Jordan Ranch vs Kresston?

Jordan Ranch is served by Lamar CISD, whereas Kresston is served by Magnolia ISD.

How do starting home prices compare between Jordan Ranch and Kresston?

Jordan Ranch homes start from $300K, while Kresston homes start from $290K.

Head-to-Head Master-Planned Audit

Jordan Ranch VS Kresston

Evaluating true monthly ownership costs, section MUD tax liabilities, school district boundaries, and corridor location.

Katy / Fulshear

Jordan Ranch

Fulshear, TX · Lamar CISD

From $300K$2,560/mo true

The Woodlands / North

Vector	Jordan Ranch	Kresston
Corridor Region	Katy & Fulshear	North & The Woodlands
City / Municipality	Fulshear, TX	Magnolia, TX
Effective Total Tax Rate	2.78%	3.08%
MUD Tax Rate	Pending County Audit	Pending County Audit
School District (ISD)	Lamar CISD	Magnolia ISD
Annual HOA Dues	$1,125/yr	$1,300/yr
Starting Home Price	$300K	$290K
Est. True Monthly Cost	$2,560/mo	$2,550/mo
Developer	Johnson Development	Johnson Development
County	Fort Bend County	Montgomery County
Lot Sizes	40–70′	40–80′

When choosing between Jordan Ranch and Kresston, looking solely at starting prices is a mistake. A home in Jordan Ranch with an effective tax rate of 2.78% can produce a very different monthly payment stack compared to Kresston at 3.08%. Always evaluate the complete payment stack (P&I + MUD tax + HOA + Insurance) before placing earnest money.

Request Side-by-Side Community Audit

Get exact tax disclosures, section-level ISD split maps, and builder flex-cash incentives for both Jordan Ranch and Kresston.

Jordan Ranch VS Kresston

Jordan Ranch

Kresston

Side-by-Side Comparison Vector

Brian's Insider Comparison Analysis

Request Side-by-Side Community Audit