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Sunterra vs Towne Lake
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Sunterra 2—2 Towne
💰 Financial Comparison
3.42%
Total Tax Rate
3.25%✓ Lower
$200,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$400,000
$1,908/mo
True Monthly Cost
$3,690/mo
$1,160/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,400/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Katy ISD
School District
Cy-Fair ISD
Katy / Paetow High School
High School
Cypress Ranch High School
🏊 Amenities
✓ SunterraLagoonTowne ✗
✓ SunterraLakeTowne ✓
✓ SunterraTrailsTowne ✓
✓ SunterraFitnessTowne ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
21 GPG
Hardness
20 GPG✓ Softer
Harris-Waller Counties MUD 5
MUD District
Harris County MUD 500
🏗 Active Builders
Sunterra
Starlight HomesGehan HomesEmpire CommunitiesBrightland HomesColina HomesD.R. Horton
Towne Lake
Caldwell HomesPartners in BuildingJamestown Estate HomesBavaria BuildersBraziel Building GroupBrickland Custom Homes, Inc.William David Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Sunterra vs. Towne Lake
Which has a lower property tax rate, Sunterra or Towne Lake?
Towne Lake offers a lower total property tax rate (3.25%) than Sunterra (3.42%), saving approximately 0.17% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Sunterra and Towne Lake?
Sunterra is zoned to Katy ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Towne Lake is zoned to Cy-Fair ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Sunterra and Towne Lake?
Homes in Sunterra start from approximately $250K, while homes in Towne Lake start from approximately $400K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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