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Sunterra vs Woodtrace
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Sunterra 2—3 Woodtrace
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Woodtrace 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
3.12%✓ Lower
$200,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$425,000
$1,908/mo
True Monthly Cost
$3,861/mo
$1,160/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,250/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
9/10✓ Higher
Katy ISD
School District
Tomball ISD
Katy / Paetow High School
High School
Tomball High School
🏊 Amenities
✓ SunterraLagoonWoodtrace ✗
✓ SunterraLakeWoodtrace ✓
✓ SunterraTrailsWoodtrace ✓
✓ SunterraFitnessWoodtrace ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
21 GPG
Hardness
11 GPG✓ Softer
Harris-Waller Counties MUD 5
MUD District
Montgomery County MUD 112
🏗 Active Builders
Sunterra
Starlight HomesGehan HomesEmpire CommunitiesBrightland HomesColina HomesD.R. Horton
Woodtrace
Village BuildersDrees Custom HomesJ. Patrick HomesChesmar Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Sunterra vs. Woodtrace
Which has a lower property tax rate, Sunterra or Woodtrace?
Woodtrace offers a lower total property tax rate (3.12%) than Sunterra (3.42%), saving approximately 0.30% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Sunterra and Woodtrace?
Sunterra is zoned to Katy ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Woodtrace is zoned to Tomball ISD (GreatSchools rating: 9/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Sunterra and Woodtrace?
Homes in Sunterra start from approximately $250K, while homes in Woodtrace start from approximately $425K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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