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Jordan Ranch vs Sierra Vista
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Jordan 2—2 Sierra
💰 Financial Comparison
2.79%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
3.42%
$300,000
Starting Price
$260,000✓ Lower
$2,685/mo
True Monthly Cost
$2,472/mo
$1,235/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,420/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Lamar CISD
School District
Alvin ISD
Fulshear High School
High School
Iowa Colony High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ JordanLagoonSierra ✓
✓ JordanLakeSierra ✓
✓ JordanTrailsSierra ✓
✓ JordanFitnessSierra ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
18 GPG
Hardness
15 GPG✓ Softer
Fulshear MUD 3A
MUD District
Brazoria County MUD 31 / MUD 32
🏗 Active Builders
Jordan Ranch
J. Patrick HomesDavid Weekley HomesVillage BuildersChesmar HomesPerry HomesWestin HomesBeazer Homes
Sierra Vista
CastleRock CommunitiesLennarWestin HomesDavid Weekley HomesColina Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Jordan Ranch vs. Sierra Vista
Which has a lower property tax rate, Jordan Ranch or Sierra Vista?
Jordan Ranch offers a lower total property tax rate (2.79%) than Sierra Vista (3.42%), saving approximately 0.63% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Jordan Ranch and Sierra Vista?
Jordan Ranch is zoned to Lamar CISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Sierra Vista is zoned to Alvin ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Jordan Ranch and Sierra Vista?
Homes in Jordan Ranch start from approximately $300K, while homes in Sierra Vista start from approximately $260K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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