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Tavola vs Towne Lake
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Tavola 3—1 Towne
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Tavola 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
3.31%
Total Tax Rate
3.25%✓ Lower
$210,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$400,000
$1,947/mo
True Monthly Cost
$3,690/mo
$750/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,400/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
New Caney ISD
School District
Cy-Fair ISD
New Caney High School
High School
Cypress Ranch High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ TavolaLagoonTowne ✗
✓ TavolaLakeTowne ✓
✓ TavolaTrailsTowne ✓
✓ TavolaFitnessTowne ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
14 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
20 GPG
East Montgomery County MUD 6
MUD District
Harris County MUD 500
🏗 Active Builders
Tavola
LennarM/I HomesPerry HomesWestin Homes
Towne Lake
Caldwell HomesPartners in BuildingJamestown Estate HomesBavaria BuildersBraziel Building GroupBrickland Custom Homes, Inc.William David Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Tavola vs. Towne Lake
Which has a lower property tax rate, Tavola or Towne Lake?
Towne Lake offers a lower total property tax rate (3.25%) than Tavola (3.31%), saving approximately 0.06% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Tavola and Towne Lake?
Tavola is zoned to New Caney 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 Tavola and Towne Lake?
Homes in Tavola start from approximately $210K, 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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