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Sunterra vs Tamarron
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Sunterra 1—3 Tamarron
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Tamarron 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
3.42%
Total Tax Rate
3.17%✓ Lower
$200,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$260,000
$1,908/mo
True Monthly Cost
$2,387/mo
$1,160/yr
Annual HOA
$950/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Katy ISD
School District
Lamar CISD
Katy / Paetow High School
High School
Fulshear High School
🏊 Amenities
✓ SunterraLagoonTamarron ✗
✓ SunterraLakeTamarron ✓
✓ SunterraTrailsTamarron ✓
✓ SunterraFitnessTamarron ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
21 GPG
Hardness
19 GPG✓ Softer
Harris-Waller Counties MUD 5
MUD District
Fort Bend County MUD 182
🏗 Active Builders
Sunterra
Starlight HomesGehan HomesEmpire CommunitiesBrightland HomesColina HomesD.R. Horton
Tamarron
D.R. Horton
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Sunterra vs. Tamarron
Which has a lower property tax rate, Sunterra or Tamarron?
Tamarron offers a lower total property tax rate (3.17%) than Sunterra (3.42%), saving approximately 0.25% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Sunterra and Tamarron?
Sunterra is zoned to Katy ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Tamarron is zoned to Lamar CISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Sunterra and Tamarron?
Homes in Sunterra start from approximately $250K, while homes in Tamarron start from approximately $260K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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