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Tamarron vs The Grand Prairie
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Tamarron 3—1 The
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Tamarron 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
3.17%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
3.29%
$260,000
Starting Price
$200,000✓ Lower
$2,387/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,892/mo
$950/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,200/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Lamar CISD
School District
Waller ISD
Fulshear High School
High School
Waller High
🏊 Amenities
✗ TamarronLagoonThe ✗
✓ TamarronLakeThe ✓
✓ TamarronTrailsThe ✓
✓ TamarronFitnessThe ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
19 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
22 GPG
Fort Bend County MUD 182
MUD District
Harris County MUD 576
🏗 Active Builders
Tamarron
D.R. Horton
The Grand Prairie
David Weekley HomesLennarPerry HomesShea HomesSitterle HomesVillage BuildersWestin Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Tamarron vs. The Grand Prairie
Which has a lower property tax rate, Tamarron or The Grand Prairie?
Tamarron offers a lower total property tax rate (3.17%) than The Grand Prairie (3.29%), saving approximately 0.12% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Tamarron and The Grand Prairie?
Tamarron is zoned to Lamar CISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while The Grand Prairie is zoned to Waller ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Tamarron and The Grand Prairie?
Homes in Tamarron start from approximately $260K, while homes in The Grand Prairie start from approximately $250K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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