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Meridiana vs Sunterra
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Meridiana 2—2 Sunterra
💰 Financial Comparison
3.22%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
3.42%
$260,000
Starting Price
$200,000✓ Lower
$2,428/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,908/mo
$1,330/yr
Annual HOA
$1,160/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Alvin ISD
School District
Katy ISD
Iowa Colony High School
High School
Katy / Paetow High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ MeridianaLagoonSunterra ✓
✓ MeridianaLakeSunterra ✓
✓ MeridianaTrailsSunterra ✓
✓ MeridianaFitnessSunterra ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
16 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
21 GPG
Brazoria County MUD 31
MUD District
Harris-Waller Counties MUD 5
🏗 Active Builders
Meridiana
Chesmar HomesImagination HomesBeazer HomesHighland HomesNewmark HomesDavid Weekley HomesPerry HomesWestin HomesShea HomesDrees Custom Homes
Sunterra
Starlight HomesGehan HomesEmpire CommunitiesBrightland HomesColina HomesD.R. Horton
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Meridiana vs. Sunterra
Which has a lower property tax rate, Meridiana or Sunterra?
Meridiana offers a lower total property tax rate (3.22%) than Sunterra (3.42%), saving approximately 0.20% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Meridiana and Sunterra?
Meridiana is zoned to Alvin ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Sunterra is zoned to Katy ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Meridiana and Sunterra?
Homes in Meridiana start from approximately $260K, while homes in Sunterra start from approximately $250K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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