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Tavola vs Valley Ranch
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Tavola 2—2 Valley
💰 Financial Comparison
3.31%
Total Tax Rate
2.79%✓ Lower
$210,000
Starting Price
$180,000✓ Lower
$1,947/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,617/mo
$750/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$800/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10✓ Higher
School Rating
6/10
New Caney ISD
School District
New Caney ISD
New Caney High School
High School
West Fork High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ TavolaLagoonValley ✗
✓ TavolaLakeValley ✓
✓ TavolaTrailsValley ✓
✓ TavolaFitnessValley ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
14 GPG
Hardness
14 GPG
East Montgomery County MUD 6
MUD District
Valley Ranch MUD 1
🏗 Active Builders
Tavola
LennarM/I HomesPerry HomesWestin Homes
Valley Ranch
Signorelli HomesLegend HomesFirst America Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Tavola vs. Valley Ranch
Which has a lower property tax rate, Tavola or Valley Ranch?
Valley Ranch offers a lower total property tax rate (2.79%) than Tavola (3.31%), saving approximately 0.52% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Tavola and Valley Ranch?
Tavola is zoned to New Caney ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Valley Ranch is zoned to New Caney ISD (GreatSchools rating: 6/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Tavola and Valley Ranch?
Homes in Tavola start from approximately $210K, while homes in Valley Ranch start from approximately $180K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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