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Sunterra VS The Groves

Evaluating true monthly ownership costs, section MUD tax liabilities, school district boundaries, and corridor location.

Katy / Fulshear

Sunterra

Katy, TX · Katy ISD / Royal ISD

From $320K$2,800/mo true
VS
NE / Lake Houston

The Groves

Humble, TX · Humble ISD

From $300K$2,680/mo true

Side-by-Side Comparison Vector

CORRIDOR REGION
SunterraKaty & Fulshear
The GrovesNortheast & Lake Houston
CITY / MUNICIPALITY
SunterraKaty, TX
The GrovesHumble, TX
EFFECTIVE TOTAL TAX RATE
Sunterra3.4%
The Groves3.15%
MUD TAX RATE
SunterraPending County Audit
The GrovesPending County Audit
SCHOOL DISTRICT (ISD)
SunterraKaty ISD / Royal ISD (Split)
The GrovesHumble ISD
ANNUAL HOA DUES
Sunterra$1,260/yr
The Groves$1,090/yr
STARTING HOME PRICE
Sunterra$320K
The Groves$300K
EST. TRUE MONTHLY COST
Sunterra$2,800/mo
The Groves$2,680/mo
LOT SIZES
Sunterra40–60′
The Groves35–60′
BC

Brian's Insider Comparison Analysis

New Home Consultant & Buyer Advocate

When choosing between Sunterra and The Groves, looking solely at starting prices is a mistake. A home in Sunterra with an effective tax rate of 3.4% can produce a very different monthly payment stack compared to The Groves at 3.15%. Always evaluate the complete payment stack (P&I + MUD tax + HOA + Insurance) before placing earnest money.

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