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Telfair vs The Grand Prairie
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Telfair 3—1 The
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Telfair 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
2.17%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
3.29%
$550,000
Starting Price
$200,000✓ Lower
$4,575/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,892/mo
$1,000/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,200/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Fort Bend ISD
School District
Waller ISD
Clements High School
High School
Waller High
🏊 Amenities
✗ TelfairLagoonThe ✗
✓ TelfairLakeThe ✓
✓ TelfairTrailsThe ✓
✓ TelfairFitnessThe ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
13 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
22 GPG
FBCMUD 136
MUD District
Harris County MUD 576
🏗 Active Builders
Telfair
Resale Homes Only
The Grand Prairie
David Weekley HomesLennarPerry HomesShea HomesSitterle HomesVillage BuildersWestin Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Telfair vs. The Grand Prairie
Which has a lower property tax rate, Telfair or The Grand Prairie?
Telfair offers a lower total property tax rate (2.17%) than The Grand Prairie (3.29%), saving approximately 1.12% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Telfair and The Grand Prairie?
Telfair is zoned to Fort Bend ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while The Grand Prairie is zoned to Waller ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Telfair and The Grand Prairie?
Homes in Telfair start from approximately $550K, 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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