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Kresston vs Marvida
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Kresston 2—2 Marvida
💰 Financial Comparison
3.08%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
3.24%
$300,000
Starting Price
$200,000✓ Lower
$2,752/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,889/mo
$1,300/yr
Annual HOA
$1,245/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Magnolia ISD
School District
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
Magnolia West High School
High School
Cypress Park High
🏊 Amenities
✗ KresstonLagoonMarvida ✗
✓ KresstonLakeMarvida ✗
✓ KresstonTrailsMarvida ✓
✓ KresstonFitnessMarvida ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
11 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
19 GPG
Montgomery County MUD
MUD District
Harris County MUD 165
🏗 Active Builders
Kresston
Chesmar HomesDavid Weekley HomesHighland HomesLennarPerry HomesWestin HomesNewmark HomesGracepoint HomesToll BrothersHuntington Homes
Marvida
CastleRock CommunitiesK. Hovnanian HomesM/I HomesPerry HomesRisewell Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Kresston vs. Marvida
Which has a lower property tax rate, Kresston or Marvida?
Kresston offers a lower total property tax rate (3.08%) than Marvida (3.24%), saving approximately 0.16% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Kresston and Marvida?
Kresston is zoned to Magnolia ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Marvida is zoned to Cypress-Fairbanks ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Kresston and Marvida?
Homes in Kresston start from approximately $300K, while homes in Marvida start from approximately $275K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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