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

Meridiana's effective total tax rate is 3.22%, while Sunterra's effective tax rate is 3.4%. MUD tax rates vary by section depending on bond payoff schedules.

What school districts serve Meridiana vs Sunterra?

Meridiana is served by Alvin ISD, whereas Sunterra is served by Katy ISD / Royal ISD.

How do starting home prices compare between Meridiana and Sunterra?

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

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South / Fort Bend

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Iowa Colony, TX · Alvin ISD

From $200K$2,510/mo true

Katy / Fulshear

Vector	Meridiana	Sunterra
Corridor Region	South & Fort Bend	Katy & Fulshear
City / Municipality	Iowa Colony, TX	Katy, TX
Effective Total Tax Rate	3.22%	3.4%
MUD Tax Rate	Pending County Audit	Pending County Audit
School District (ISD)	Alvin ISD	Katy ISD / Royal ISD (Split Boundary)
Annual HOA Dues	$1,330/yr	$1,260/yr
Starting Home Price	$200K	$320K
Est. True Monthly Cost	$2,510/mo	$2,800/mo
Developer	Rise Communities	Starwood Land
County	Brazoria County	Waller County, Harris County
Lot Sizes	40-90′	40–60′

When choosing between Meridiana and Sunterra, looking solely at starting prices is a mistake. A home in Meridiana with an effective tax rate of 3.22% 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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