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Lago Mar vs Shadow Creek Ranch
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Lago 3—2 Shadow
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Lago Mar 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
3.26%
Total Tax Rate
2.58%✓ Lower
$260,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$340,000
$2,400/mo
True Monthly Cost
$2,959/mo
$913/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$995/yr
🎓 Schools
7/10
School Rating
8/10✓ Higher
Dickinson ISD
School District
Alvin ISD
Dickinson High School
High School
Shadow Creek High School
🏊 Amenities
✓ LagoLagoonShadow ✗
✓ LagoLakeShadow ✓
✓ LagoTrailsShadow ✓
✓ LagoFitnessShadow ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
12 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
14 GPG
Galveston County MUD 56
MUD District
Brazoria County MUD 2 & MUD 3
🏗 Active Builders
Lago Mar
CastleRock CommunitiesPulte HomesD.R. HortonLennarDavid Weekley Homes
Shadow Creek Ranch
Perry HomesDavid Weekley HomesAshton WoodsVillage BuildersMeritage Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Lago Mar vs. Shadow Creek Ranch
Which has a lower property tax rate, Lago Mar or Shadow Creek Ranch?
Shadow Creek Ranch offers a lower total property tax rate (2.58%) than Lago Mar (3.26%), saving approximately 0.68% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Lago Mar and Shadow Creek Ranch?
Lago Mar is zoned to Dickinson ISD (GreatSchools rating: 7/10), while Shadow Creek Ranch is zoned to Alvin ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Lago Mar and Shadow Creek Ranch?
Homes in Lago Mar start from approximately $260K, while homes in Shadow Creek Ranch start from approximately $340K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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