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Marvida vs Tavola
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Marvida 2—2 Tavola
💰 Financial Comparison
3.24%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
3.31%
$200,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$210,000
$1,889/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,947/mo
$1,245/yr
Annual HOA
$750/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
School District
New Caney ISD
Cypress Park High
High School
New Caney High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ MarvidaLagoonTavola ✗
✗ MarvidaLakeTavola ✓
✓ MarvidaTrailsTavola ✓
✓ MarvidaFitnessTavola ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
19 GPG
Hardness
14 GPG✓ Softer
Harris County MUD 165
MUD District
East Montgomery County MUD 6
🏗 Active Builders
Marvida
CastleRock CommunitiesK. Hovnanian HomesM/I HomesPerry HomesRisewell Homes
Tavola
LennarM/I HomesPerry HomesWestin Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Marvida vs. Tavola
Which has a lower property tax rate, Marvida or Tavola?
Marvida offers a lower total property tax rate (3.24%) than Tavola (3.31%), saving approximately 0.07% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Marvida and Tavola?
Marvida is zoned to Cypress-Fairbanks ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Tavola is zoned to New Caney ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Marvida and Tavola?
Homes in Marvida start from approximately $275K, while homes in Tavola start from approximately $210K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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