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Lago Mar vs Sunterra
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Lago 3—2 Sunterra
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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%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
3.42%
$260,000
Starting Price
$200,000✓ Lower
$2,400/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,908/mo
$913/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,160/yr
🎓 Schools
7/10
School Rating
8/10✓ Higher
Dickinson ISD
School District
Katy ISD
Dickinson High School
High School
Katy / Paetow High School
🏊 Amenities
✓ LagoLagoonSunterra ✓
✓ LagoLakeSunterra ✓
✓ LagoTrailsSunterra ✓
✓ LagoFitnessSunterra ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
12 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
21 GPG
Galveston County MUD 56
MUD District
Harris-Waller Counties MUD 5
🏗 Active Builders
Lago Mar
CastleRock CommunitiesPulte HomesD.R. HortonLennarDavid Weekley Homes
Sunterra
Starlight HomesGehan HomesEmpire CommunitiesBrightland HomesColina HomesD.R. Horton
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Lago Mar vs. Sunterra
Which has a lower property tax rate, Lago Mar or Sunterra?
Lago Mar offers a lower total property tax rate (3.26%) than Sunterra (3.42%), saving approximately 0.16% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Lago Mar and Sunterra?
Lago Mar is zoned to Dickinson ISD (GreatSchools rating: 7/10), while Sunterra is zoned to Katy ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Lago Mar and Sunterra?
Homes in Lago Mar start from approximately $260K, while homes in Sunterra start from approximately $250K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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