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Shadow Creek Ranch vs Woodtrace
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Shadow 3—2 Woodtrace
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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
3.12%
$340,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$425,000
$2,959/mo
True Monthly Cost
$3,861/mo
$995/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,250/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
9/10✓ Higher
Alvin ISD
School District
Tomball ISD
Shadow Creek High School
High School
Tomball High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ ShadowLagoonWoodtrace ✗
✓ ShadowLakeWoodtrace ✓
✓ ShadowTrailsWoodtrace ✓
✓ ShadowFitnessWoodtrace ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
14 GPG
Hardness
11 GPG✓ Softer
Brazoria County MUD 2 & MUD 3
MUD District
Montgomery County MUD 112
🏗 Active Builders
Shadow Creek Ranch
Perry HomesDavid Weekley HomesAshton WoodsVillage BuildersMeritage Homes
Woodtrace
Village BuildersDrees Custom HomesJ. Patrick HomesChesmar Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Shadow Creek Ranch vs. Woodtrace
Which has a lower property tax rate, Shadow Creek Ranch or Woodtrace?
Shadow Creek Ranch offers a lower total property tax rate (2.58%) than Woodtrace (3.12%), saving approximately 0.54% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Shadow Creek Ranch and Woodtrace?
Shadow Creek Ranch is zoned to Alvin ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Woodtrace is zoned to Tomball ISD (GreatSchools rating: 9/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Shadow Creek Ranch and Woodtrace?
Homes in Shadow Creek Ranch start from approximately $340K, while homes in Woodtrace start from approximately $425K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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