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Shadow Creek Ranch vs The Woodlands Hills
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Shadow 2—2 The
Shadow Creek Ranch
Pearland · TX-288
🏘 Established
vs
The Woodlands Hills
Willis · I-45
🏗 Actively Selling
💰 Financial Comparison
2.58%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
3.32%
$340,000
Starting Price
$200,000✓ Lower
$2,959/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,880/mo
$995/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,005/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Alvin ISD
School District
Willis ISD
Shadow Creek High School
High School
Willis High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ ShadowLagoonThe ✗
✓ ShadowLakeThe ✗
✓ ShadowTrailsThe ✓
✓ ShadowFitnessThe ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
14 GPG
Hardness
12 GPG✓ Softer
Brazoria County MUD 2 & MUD 3
MUD District
Montgomery County MUD 128A
🏗 Active Builders
Shadow Creek Ranch
Perry HomesDavid Weekley HomesAshton WoodsVillage BuildersMeritage Homes
The Woodlands Hills
Century CommunitiesChesmar HomesDavid Weekley HomesDRB HomesHighland HomesPerry HomesRavenna HomesWestin Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Shadow Creek Ranch vs. The Woodlands Hills
Which has a lower property tax rate, Shadow Creek Ranch or The Woodlands Hills?
Shadow Creek Ranch offers a lower total property tax rate (2.58%) than The Woodlands Hills (3.32%), saving approximately 0.74% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Shadow Creek Ranch and The Woodlands Hills?
Shadow Creek Ranch is zoned to Alvin ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while The Woodlands Hills is zoned to Willis ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Shadow Creek Ranch and The Woodlands Hills?
Homes in Shadow Creek Ranch start from approximately $340K, while homes in The Woodlands Hills start from approximately $280K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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