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Sienna vs Valley Ranch
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Sienna 1—3 Valley
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Valley 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.
Sienna
Missouri City · Fort Bend Tollway
🏗 Actively Selling
vs
Valley Ranch
New Caney · US-59
🏗 Actively Selling
💰 Financial Comparison
2.9%
Total Tax Rate
2.79%✓ Lower
$280,000
Starting Price
$180,000✓ Lower
$2,563/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,617/mo
$1,580/yr
Annual HOA
$800/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10✓ Higher
School Rating
6/10
Fort Bend ISD
School District
New Caney ISD
Ridge Point High School
High School
West Fork High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ SiennaLagoonValley ✗
✓ SiennaLakeValley ✓
✓ SiennaTrailsValley ✓
✓ SiennaFitnessValley ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
14 GPG
Hardness
14 GPG
Sienna MUDs
MUD District
Valley Ranch MUD 1
🏗 Active Builders
Sienna
Chesmar HomesBeazer HomesDavid Weekley HomesShea HomesToll BrothersWestin HomesJ. Patrick HomesPartners in Building
Valley Ranch
Signorelli HomesLegend HomesFirst America Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Sienna vs. Valley Ranch
Which has a lower property tax rate, Sienna or Valley Ranch?
Valley Ranch offers a lower total property tax rate (2.79%) than Sienna (2.90%), saving approximately 0.11% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Sienna and Valley Ranch?
Sienna is zoned to Fort Bend 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 Sienna and Valley Ranch?
Homes in Sienna start from approximately $280K, 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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