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Marvida vs Shadow Creek Ranch
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Marvida 1—3 Shadow
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Shadow Creek Ranch 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
3.24%
Total Tax Rate
2.58%✓ Lower
$200,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$340,000
$1,889/mo
True Monthly Cost
$2,959/mo
$1,245/yr
Annual HOA
$995/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
School District
Alvin ISD
Cypress Park High
High School
Shadow Creek High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ MarvidaLagoonShadow ✗
✗ MarvidaLakeShadow ✓
✓ MarvidaTrailsShadow ✓
✓ MarvidaFitnessShadow ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
19 GPG
Hardness
14 GPG✓ Softer
Harris County MUD 165
MUD District
Brazoria County MUD 2 & MUD 3
🏗 Active Builders
Marvida
CastleRock CommunitiesK. Hovnanian HomesM/I HomesPerry HomesRisewell Homes
Shadow Creek Ranch
Perry HomesDavid Weekley HomesAshton WoodsVillage BuildersMeritage Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Marvida vs. Shadow Creek Ranch
Which has a lower property tax rate, Marvida or Shadow Creek Ranch?
Shadow Creek Ranch offers a lower total property tax rate (2.58%) than Marvida (3.24%), saving approximately 0.66% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Marvida and Shadow Creek Ranch?
Marvida is zoned to Cypress-Fairbanks ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Shadow Creek Ranch is zoned to Alvin ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Marvida and Shadow Creek Ranch?
Homes in Marvida start from approximately $275K, 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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