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Marvida vs Sunterra
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Marvida 2—1 Sunterra
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Marvida wins on 2 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%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
3.42%
$200,000
Starting Price
$200,000
$1,889/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,908/mo
$1,245/yr
Annual HOA
$1,160/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
School District
Katy ISD
Cypress Park High
High School
Katy / Paetow High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ MarvidaLagoonSunterra ✓
✗ MarvidaLakeSunterra ✓
✓ MarvidaTrailsSunterra ✓
✓ MarvidaFitnessSunterra ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
19 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
21 GPG
Harris County MUD 165
MUD District
Harris-Waller Counties MUD 5
🏗 Active Builders
Marvida
CastleRock CommunitiesK. Hovnanian HomesM/I HomesPerry HomesRisewell Homes
Sunterra
Starlight HomesGehan HomesEmpire CommunitiesBrightland HomesColina HomesD.R. Horton
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Marvida vs. Sunterra
Which has a lower property tax rate, Marvida or Sunterra?
Marvida offers a lower total property tax rate (3.24%) than Sunterra (3.42%), saving approximately 0.18% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Marvida and Sunterra?
Marvida is zoned to Cypress-Fairbanks ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Sunterra is zoned to Katy ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Marvida and Sunterra?
Homes in Marvida start from approximately $275K, while homes in Sunterra start from approximately $250K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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