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Sunterra vs Jubilee
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Sunterra 4—1 Jubilee
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Sunterra wins on 4 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
3.42%
Total Tax Rate
3.29%✓ Lower
$200,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$290,000
$1,908/mo
True Monthly Cost
$2,701/mo
$1,160/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,230/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10✓ Higher
School Rating
7/10
Katy ISD
School District
Waller ISD
Katy / Paetow High School
High School
Waller High School
🏊 Amenities
✓ SunterraLagoonJubilee ✗
✓ SunterraLakeJubilee ✓
✓ SunterraTrailsJubilee ✓
✓ SunterraFitnessJubilee ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
21 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
23 GPG
Harris-Waller Counties MUD 5
MUD District
Harris County MUD 581
🏗 Active Builders
Sunterra
Starlight HomesGehan HomesEmpire CommunitiesBrightland HomesColina HomesD.R. Horton
Jubilee
David Weekley HomesChesmar HomesBeazer HomesCoventry HomesJ. Patrick HomesHighland HomesNewmark HomesPerry Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Sunterra vs. Jubilee
Which has a lower property tax rate, Sunterra or Jubilee?
Jubilee offers a lower total property tax rate (3.29%) than Sunterra (3.42%), saving approximately 0.13% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Sunterra and Jubilee?
Sunterra is zoned to Katy ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Jubilee is zoned to Waller ISD (GreatSchools rating: 7/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Sunterra and Jubilee?
Homes in Sunterra start from approximately $250K, while homes in Jubilee start from approximately $290K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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