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Kresston vs Woodtrace
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Kresston 2—2 Woodtrace
💰 Financial Comparison
3.08%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
3.12%
$300,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$425,000
$2,752/mo
True Monthly Cost
$3,861/mo
$1,300/yr
Annual HOA
$1,250/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
9/10✓ Higher
Magnolia ISD
School District
Tomball ISD
Magnolia West High School
High School
Tomball High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ KresstonLagoonWoodtrace ✗
✓ KresstonLakeWoodtrace ✓
✓ KresstonTrailsWoodtrace ✓
✓ KresstonFitnessWoodtrace ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
11 GPG
Hardness
11 GPG
Montgomery County MUD
MUD District
Montgomery County MUD 112
🏗 Active Builders
Kresston
Chesmar HomesDavid Weekley HomesHighland HomesLennarPerry HomesWestin HomesNewmark HomesGracepoint HomesToll BrothersHuntington Homes
Woodtrace
Village BuildersDrees Custom HomesJ. Patrick HomesChesmar Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Kresston vs. Woodtrace
Which has a lower property tax rate, Kresston or Woodtrace?
Kresston offers a lower total property tax rate (3.08%) than Woodtrace (3.12%), saving approximately 0.04% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Kresston and Woodtrace?
Kresston is zoned to Magnolia ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Woodtrace is zoned to Tomball ISD (GreatSchools rating: 9/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Kresston and Woodtrace?
Homes in Kresston start from approximately $300K, while homes in Woodtrace start from approximately $425K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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