Which community has a lower tax rate, Marvida or Sunterra?

Marvida's effective total tax rate is 3.24%, while Sunterra's effective tax rate is 3.4%. MUD tax rates vary by section depending on bond payoff schedules.

What school districts serve Marvida vs Sunterra?

Marvida is served by Cy-Fair ISD, whereas Sunterra is served by Katy ISD / Royal ISD.

How do starting home prices compare between Marvida and Sunterra?

Marvida homes start from $200K, while Sunterra homes start from $320K.

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Cypress / NW

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Cypress, TX · Cy-Fair ISD

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Katy / Fulshear

Vector	Marvida	Sunterra
Corridor Region	Cypress & NW Houston	Katy & Fulshear
City / Municipality	Cypress, TX	Katy, TX
Effective Total Tax Rate	3.24%	3.4%
MUD Tax Rate	Pending County Audit	Pending County Audit
School District (ISD)	Cy-Fair ISD	Katy ISD / Royal ISD (Split Boundary)
Annual HOA Dues	$1,150/yr	$1,260/yr
Starting Home Price	$200K	$320K
Est. True Monthly Cost	$2,460/mo	$2,800/mo
Developer	Starwood Land	Starwood Land
County	Harris County	Waller County, Harris County
Lot Sizes	40–60′	40–60′

When choosing between Marvida and Sunterra, looking solely at starting prices is a mistake. A home in Marvida with an effective tax rate of 3.24% can produce a very different monthly payment stack compared to Sunterra at 3.4%. Always evaluate the complete payment stack (P&I + MUD tax + HOA + Insurance) before placing earnest money.

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