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The Grand Prairie vs Towne Lake
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
The 2—2 Towne
💰 Financial Comparison
3.29%
Total Tax Rate
3.25%✓ Lower
$200,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$400,000
$1,892/mo
True Monthly Cost
$3,690/mo
$1,200/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,400/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Waller ISD
School District
Cy-Fair ISD
Waller High
High School
Cypress Ranch High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ TheLagoonTowne ✗
✓ TheLakeTowne ✓
✓ TheTrailsTowne ✓
✓ TheFitnessTowne ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
22 GPG
Hardness
20 GPG✓ Softer
Harris County MUD 576
MUD District
Harris County MUD 500
🏗 Active Builders
The Grand Prairie
David Weekley HomesLennarPerry HomesShea HomesSitterle HomesVillage BuildersWestin Homes
Towne Lake
Caldwell HomesPartners in BuildingJamestown Estate HomesBavaria BuildersBraziel Building GroupBrickland Custom Homes, Inc.William David Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: The Grand Prairie vs. Towne Lake
Which has a lower property tax rate, The Grand Prairie or Towne Lake?
Towne Lake offers a lower total property tax rate (3.25%) than The Grand Prairie (3.29%), saving approximately 0.04% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between The Grand Prairie and Towne Lake?
The Grand Prairie is zoned to Waller 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 The Grand Prairie and Towne Lake?
Homes in The Grand Prairie start from approximately $250K, 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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