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The Groves vs Woodtrace
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
The 3—1 Woodtrace
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The Groves 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
3.08%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
3.12%
$200,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$425,000
$1,859/mo
True Monthly Cost
$3,861/mo
$1,164/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,250/yr
🎓 Schools
9/10
School Rating
9/10
Humble ISD
School District
Tomball ISD
Summer Creek High School
High School
Tomball High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ TheLagoonWoodtrace ✗
✓ TheLakeWoodtrace ✓
✓ TheTrailsWoodtrace ✓
✓ TheFitnessWoodtrace ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
17 GPG
Hardness
11 GPG✓ Softer
Harris County MUD 504
MUD District
Montgomery County MUD 112
🏗 Active Builders
The Groves
Perry HomesDavid Weekley HomesShea HomesChesmar HomesBeazer HomesWestin Homes
Woodtrace
Village BuildersDrees Custom HomesJ. Patrick HomesChesmar Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: The Groves vs. Woodtrace
Which has a lower property tax rate, The Groves or Woodtrace?
The Groves offers a lower total property tax rate (3.08%) than Woodtrace (3.12%), saving approximately 0.04% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between The Groves and Woodtrace?
The Groves is zoned to Humble ISD (GreatSchools rating: 9/10), while Woodtrace is zoned to Tomball ISD (GreatSchools rating: 9/10).
How do starting home prices compare between The Groves and Woodtrace?
Homes in The Groves start from approximately $200K, while homes in Woodtrace start from approximately $425K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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