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Tamarron VS Valley Ranch

Evaluating true monthly ownership costs, section MUD tax liabilities, school district boundaries, and corridor location.

Katy / Fulshear

Tamarron

Katy, TX · Lamar CISD / Katy ISD

From $270K$2,510/mo true
VS
NE / Lake Houston

Valley Ranch

New Caney, TX · New Caney ISD

From $200K$1,740/mo true

Side-by-Side Comparison Vector

CORRIDOR REGION
TamarronKaty & Fulshear
Valley RanchNortheast & Lake Houston
CITY / MUNICIPALITY
TamarronKaty, TX
Valley RanchNew Caney, TX
EFFECTIVE TOTAL TAX RATE
Tamarron2.96%
Valley Ranch3.38%
MUD TAX RATE
TamarronPending County Audit
Valley RanchPending County Audit
SCHOOL DISTRICT (ISD)
TamarronLamar CISD / Katy ISD (Split)
Valley RanchNew Caney ISD
ANNUAL HOA DUES
Tamarron$1,250/yr
Valley Ranch$750/yr
STARTING HOME PRICE
Tamarron$270K
Valley Ranch$200K
EST. TRUE MONTHLY COST
Tamarron$2,510/mo
Valley Ranch$1,740/mo
LOT SIZES
Tamarron45–60′
Valley Ranch40–60′
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Brian's Insider Comparison Analysis

New Home Consultant & Buyer Advocate

When choosing between Tamarron and Valley Ranch, looking solely at starting prices is a mistake. A home in Tamarron with an effective tax rate of 2.96% 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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