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The Groves vs Towne Lake
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
The 5—0 Towne
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The Groves wins on 5 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
3.08%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
3.25%
$200,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$400,000
$1,859/mo
True Monthly Cost
$3,690/mo
$1,164/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,400/yr
🎓 Schools
9/10✓ Higher
School Rating
8/10
Humble ISD
School District
Cy-Fair ISD
Summer Creek High School
High School
Cypress Ranch High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ TheLagoonTowne ✗
✓ TheLakeTowne ✓
✓ TheTrailsTowne ✓
✓ TheFitnessTowne ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
17 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
20 GPG
Harris County MUD 504
MUD District
Harris County MUD 500
🏗 Active Builders
The Groves
Perry HomesDavid Weekley HomesShea HomesChesmar HomesBeazer HomesWestin Homes
Towne Lake
Caldwell HomesPartners in BuildingJamestown Estate HomesBavaria BuildersBraziel Building GroupBrickland Custom Homes, Inc.William David Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: The Groves vs. Towne Lake
Which has a lower property tax rate, The Groves or Towne Lake?
The Groves offers a lower total property tax rate (3.08%) than Towne Lake (3.25%), saving approximately 0.17% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between The Groves and Towne Lake?
The Groves is zoned to Humble ISD (GreatSchools rating: 9/10), while Towne Lake is zoned to Cy-Fair ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between The Groves and Towne Lake?
Homes in The Groves start from approximately $200K, 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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