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Sunterra vs The Woodlands Hills
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Sunterra 0—3 The
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The Woodlands Hills 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
3.32%✓ Lower
$200,000
Starting Price
$200,000
$1,908/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,880/mo
$1,160/yr
Annual HOA
$1,005/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Katy ISD
School District
Willis ISD
Katy / Paetow High School
High School
Willis High School
🏊 Amenities
✓ SunterraLagoonThe ✗
✓ SunterraLakeThe ✗
✓ SunterraTrailsThe ✓
✓ SunterraFitnessThe ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
21 GPG
Hardness
12 GPG✓ Softer
Harris-Waller Counties MUD 5
MUD District
Montgomery County MUD 128A
🏗 Active Builders
Sunterra
Starlight HomesGehan HomesEmpire CommunitiesBrightland HomesColina HomesD.R. Horton
The Woodlands Hills
Century CommunitiesChesmar HomesDavid Weekley HomesDRB HomesHighland HomesPerry HomesRavenna HomesWestin Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Sunterra vs. The Woodlands Hills
Which has a lower property tax rate, Sunterra or The Woodlands Hills?
The Woodlands Hills offers a lower total property tax rate (3.32%) than Sunterra (3.42%), saving approximately 0.10% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Sunterra and The Woodlands Hills?
Sunterra is zoned to Katy ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while The Woodlands Hills is zoned to Willis ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Sunterra and The Woodlands Hills?
Homes in Sunterra start from approximately $250K, while homes in The Woodlands Hills start from approximately $280K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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