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Shadow Creek Ranch vs Telfair
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Shadow 2—2 Telfair
💰 Financial Comparison
2.58%
Total Tax Rate
2.17%✓ Lower
$340,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$550,000
$2,959/mo
True Monthly Cost
$4,575/mo
$995/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,000/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Alvin ISD
School District
Fort Bend ISD
Shadow Creek High School
High School
Clements High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ ShadowLagoonTelfair ✗
✓ ShadowLakeTelfair ✓
✓ ShadowTrailsTelfair ✓
✓ ShadowFitnessTelfair ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
14 GPG
Hardness
13 GPG✓ Softer
Brazoria County MUD 2 & MUD 3
MUD District
FBCMUD 136
🏗 Active Builders
Shadow Creek Ranch
Perry HomesDavid Weekley HomesAshton WoodsVillage BuildersMeritage Homes
Telfair
Resale Homes Only
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Shadow Creek Ranch vs. Telfair
Which has a lower property tax rate, Shadow Creek Ranch or Telfair?
Telfair offers a lower total property tax rate (2.17%) than Shadow Creek Ranch (2.58%), saving approximately 0.41% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Shadow Creek Ranch and Telfair?
Shadow Creek Ranch is zoned to Alvin ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Telfair is zoned to Fort Bend ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Shadow Creek Ranch and Telfair?
Homes in Shadow Creek Ranch start from approximately $340K, while homes in Telfair start from approximately $550K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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