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Shadow Creek Ranch vs Valley Ranch
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Shadow 2—2 Valley
💰 Financial Comparison
2.58%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
2.79%
$340,000
Starting Price
$180,000✓ Lower
$2,959/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,617/mo
$995/yr
Annual HOA
$800/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10✓ Higher
School Rating
6/10
Alvin ISD
School District
New Caney ISD
Shadow Creek High School
High School
West Fork High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ ShadowLagoonValley ✗
✓ ShadowLakeValley ✓
✓ ShadowTrailsValley ✓
✓ ShadowFitnessValley ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
14 GPG
Hardness
14 GPG
Brazoria County MUD 2 & MUD 3
MUD District
Valley Ranch MUD 1
🏗 Active Builders
Shadow Creek Ranch
Perry HomesDavid Weekley HomesAshton WoodsVillage BuildersMeritage Homes
Valley Ranch
Signorelli HomesLegend HomesFirst America Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Shadow Creek Ranch vs. Valley Ranch
Which has a lower property tax rate, Shadow Creek Ranch or Valley Ranch?
Shadow Creek Ranch offers a lower total property tax rate (2.58%) than Valley Ranch (2.79%), saving approximately 0.21% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Shadow Creek Ranch and Valley Ranch?
Shadow Creek Ranch is zoned to Alvin ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Valley Ranch is zoned to New Caney ISD (GreatSchools rating: 6/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Shadow Creek Ranch and Valley Ranch?
Homes in Shadow Creek Ranch start from approximately $340K, while homes in Valley Ranch start from approximately $180K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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