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Kresston vs Riverstone
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Kresston 3—1 Riverstone
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Kresston 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
3.08%
Total Tax Rate
2.8%✓ Lower
$300,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$1,000,000
$2,752/mo
True Monthly Cost
$8,724/mo
$1,300/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,330/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Magnolia ISD
School District
Fort Bend ISD
Magnolia West High School
High School
Elkins High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ KresstonLagoonRiverstone ✗
✓ KresstonLakeRiverstone ✓
✓ KresstonTrailsRiverstone ✓
✓ KresstonFitnessRiverstone ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
11 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
13 GPG
Montgomery County MUD
MUD District
MUD 128
🏗 Active Builders
Kresston
Chesmar HomesDavid Weekley HomesHighland HomesLennarPerry HomesWestin HomesNewmark HomesGracepoint HomesToll BrothersHuntington Homes
Riverstone
Psalms Fine Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Kresston vs. Riverstone
Which has a lower property tax rate, Kresston or Riverstone?
Riverstone offers a lower total property tax rate (2.80%) than Kresston (3.08%), saving approximately 0.28% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Kresston and Riverstone?
Kresston is zoned to Magnolia ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Riverstone is zoned to Fort Bend ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Kresston and Riverstone?
Homes in Kresston start from approximately $300K, while homes in Riverstone start from approximately $1000K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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