Which community has a lower tax rate, Meridiana or The Groves?

Meridiana's effective total tax rate is 3.22%, while The Groves's effective tax rate is 3.15%. MUD tax rates vary by section depending on bond payoff schedules.

What school districts serve Meridiana vs The Groves?

Meridiana is served by Alvin ISD, whereas The Groves is served by Humble ISD.

How do starting home prices compare between Meridiana and The Groves?

Meridiana homes start from $200K, while The Groves homes start from $300K.

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South / Fort Bend

Meridiana

Iowa Colony, TX · Alvin ISD

From $200K$2,510/mo true

NE / Lake Houston

Vector	Meridiana	The Groves
Corridor Region	South & Fort Bend	Northeast & Lake Houston
City / Municipality	Iowa Colony, TX	Humble, TX
Effective Total Tax Rate	3.22%	3.15%
MUD Tax Rate	Pending County Audit	Pending County Audit
School District (ISD)	Alvin ISD	Humble ISD
Annual HOA Dues	$1,330/yr	$1,090/yr
Starting Home Price	$200K	$300K
Est. True Monthly Cost	$2,510/mo	$2,680/mo
Developer	Rise Communities	Crescent Communities
County	Brazoria County	Harris County
Lot Sizes	40-90′	35–60′

When choosing between Meridiana and The Groves, 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 The Groves at 3.15%. Always evaluate the complete payment stack (P&I + MUD tax + HOA + Insurance) before placing earnest money.

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