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Kresston vs The Woodlands Hills
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Kresston 2—2 The
💰 Financial Comparison
3.08%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
3.32%
$300,000
Starting Price
$200,000✓ Lower
$2,752/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,880/mo
$1,300/yr
Annual HOA
$1,005/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Magnolia ISD
School District
Willis ISD
Magnolia West High School
High School
Willis High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ KresstonLagoonThe ✗
✓ KresstonLakeThe ✗
✓ KresstonTrailsThe ✓
✓ KresstonFitnessThe ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
11 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
12 GPG
Montgomery County MUD
MUD District
Montgomery County MUD 128A
🏗 Active Builders
Kresston
Chesmar HomesDavid Weekley HomesHighland HomesLennarPerry HomesWestin HomesNewmark HomesGracepoint HomesToll BrothersHuntington Homes
The Woodlands Hills
Century CommunitiesChesmar HomesDavid Weekley HomesDRB HomesHighland HomesPerry HomesRavenna HomesWestin Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Kresston vs. The Woodlands Hills
Which has a lower property tax rate, Kresston or The Woodlands Hills?
Kresston offers a lower total property tax rate (3.08%) than The Woodlands Hills (3.32%), saving approximately 0.24% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Kresston and The Woodlands Hills?
Kresston is zoned to Magnolia ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while The Woodlands Hills is zoned to Willis ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Kresston and The Woodlands Hills?
Homes in Kresston start from approximately $300K, while homes in The Woodlands Hills start from approximately $280K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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