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Riverstone vs The Groves
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Riverstone 2—3 The
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The Groves wins on 3 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
2.8%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
3.08%
$1,000,000
Starting Price
$200,000✓ Lower
$8,724/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,859/mo
$1,330/yr
Annual HOA
$1,164/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
9/10✓ Higher
Fort Bend ISD
School District
Humble ISD
Elkins High School
High School
Summer Creek High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ RiverstoneLagoonThe ✗
✓ RiverstoneLakeThe ✓
✓ RiverstoneTrailsThe ✓
✓ RiverstoneFitnessThe ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
13 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
17 GPG
MUD 128
MUD District
Harris County MUD 504
🏗 Active Builders
Riverstone
Psalms Fine Homes
The Groves
Perry HomesDavid Weekley HomesShea HomesChesmar HomesBeazer HomesWestin Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Riverstone vs. The Groves
Which has a lower property tax rate, Riverstone or The Groves?
Riverstone offers a lower total property tax rate (2.80%) than The Groves (3.08%), saving approximately 0.28% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Riverstone and The Groves?
Riverstone is zoned to Fort Bend ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while The Groves is zoned to Humble ISD (GreatSchools rating: 9/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Riverstone and The Groves?
Homes in Riverstone start from approximately $1000K, while homes in The Groves start from approximately $200K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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