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Shadow Creek Ranch vs Sunterra
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Shadow 3—1 Sunterra
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Shadow Creek Ranch 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
2.58%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
3.42%
$340,000
Starting Price
$200,000✓ Lower
$2,959/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,908/mo
$995/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,160/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Alvin ISD
School District
Katy ISD
Shadow Creek High School
High School
Katy / Paetow High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ ShadowLagoonSunterra ✓
✓ ShadowLakeSunterra ✓
✓ ShadowTrailsSunterra ✓
✓ ShadowFitnessSunterra ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
14 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
21 GPG
Brazoria County MUD 2 & MUD 3
MUD District
Harris-Waller Counties MUD 5
🏗 Active Builders
Shadow Creek Ranch
Perry HomesDavid Weekley HomesAshton WoodsVillage BuildersMeritage Homes
Sunterra
Starlight HomesGehan HomesEmpire CommunitiesBrightland HomesColina HomesD.R. Horton
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Shadow Creek Ranch vs. Sunterra
Which has a lower property tax rate, Shadow Creek Ranch or Sunterra?
Shadow Creek Ranch offers a lower total property tax rate (2.58%) than Sunterra (3.42%), saving approximately 0.84% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Shadow Creek Ranch and Sunterra?
Shadow Creek Ranch 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 Shadow Creek Ranch and Sunterra?
Homes in Shadow Creek Ranch start from approximately $340K, while homes in Sunterra start from approximately $250K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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