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Sunterra vs Tavola
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Sunterra 1—3 Tavola
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Tavola 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
3.31%✓ Lower
$200,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$210,000
$1,908/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,947/mo
$1,160/yr
Annual HOA
$750/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Katy ISD
School District
New Caney ISD
Katy / Paetow High School
High School
New Caney High School
🏊 Amenities
✓ SunterraLagoonTavola ✗
✓ SunterraLakeTavola ✓
✓ SunterraTrailsTavola ✓
✓ SunterraFitnessTavola ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
21 GPG
Hardness
14 GPG✓ Softer
Harris-Waller Counties MUD 5
MUD District
East Montgomery County MUD 6
🏗 Active Builders
Sunterra
Starlight HomesGehan HomesEmpire CommunitiesBrightland HomesColina HomesD.R. Horton
Tavola
LennarM/I HomesPerry HomesWestin Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Sunterra vs. Tavola
Which has a lower property tax rate, Sunterra or Tavola?
Tavola offers a lower total property tax rate (3.31%) than Sunterra (3.42%), saving approximately 0.11% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Sunterra and Tavola?
Sunterra is zoned to Katy ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Tavola is zoned to New Caney ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Sunterra and Tavola?
Homes in Sunterra start from approximately $250K, while homes in Tavola start from approximately $210K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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