Which community has a lower tax rate, Sunterra or Valley Ranch?

Sunterra's effective total tax rate is 3.4%, while Valley Ranch's effective tax rate is 3.38%. MUD tax rates vary by section depending on bond payoff schedules.

What school districts serve Sunterra vs Valley Ranch?

Sunterra is served by Katy ISD / Royal ISD, whereas Valley Ranch is served by New Caney ISD.

How do starting home prices compare between Sunterra and Valley Ranch?

Sunterra homes start from $320K, while Valley Ranch homes start from $200K.

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Katy, TX · Katy ISD / Royal ISD

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NE / Lake Houston

Vector	Sunterra	Valley Ranch
Corridor Region	Katy & Fulshear	Northeast & Lake Houston
City / Municipality	Katy, TX	New Caney, TX
Effective Total Tax Rate	3.4%	3.38%
MUD Tax Rate	Pending County Audit	Pending County Audit
School District (ISD)	Katy ISD / Royal ISD (Split Boundary)	New Caney ISD
Annual HOA Dues	$1,260/yr	$750/yr
Starting Home Price	$320K	$200K
Est. True Monthly Cost	$2,800/mo	$1,740/mo
Developer	Starwood Land	Signorelli Company
County	Waller County, Harris County	Montgomery County
Lot Sizes	40–60′	40–60′

When choosing between Sunterra and Valley Ranch, 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 Valley Ranch at 3.38%. Always evaluate the complete payment stack (P&I + MUD tax + HOA + Insurance) before placing earnest money.

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