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The Woodlands Hills vs Woodtrace
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
The 2—3 Woodtrace
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Woodtrace 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
3.32%
Total Tax Rate
3.12%✓ Lower
$200,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$425,000
$1,880/mo
True Monthly Cost
$3,861/mo
$1,005/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,250/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
9/10✓ Higher
Willis ISD
School District
Tomball ISD
Willis High School
High School
Tomball High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ TheLagoonWoodtrace ✗
✗ TheLakeWoodtrace ✓
✓ TheTrailsWoodtrace ✓
✓ TheFitnessWoodtrace ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
12 GPG
Hardness
11 GPG✓ Softer
Montgomery County MUD 128A
MUD District
Montgomery County MUD 112
🏗 Active Builders
The Woodlands Hills
Century CommunitiesChesmar HomesDavid Weekley HomesDRB HomesHighland HomesPerry HomesRavenna HomesWestin Homes
Woodtrace
Village BuildersDrees Custom HomesJ. Patrick HomesChesmar Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: The Woodlands Hills vs. Woodtrace
Which has a lower property tax rate, The Woodlands Hills or Woodtrace?
Woodtrace offers a lower total property tax rate (3.12%) than The Woodlands Hills (3.32%), saving approximately 0.20% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between The Woodlands Hills and Woodtrace?
The Woodlands Hills is zoned to Willis ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Woodtrace is zoned to Tomball ISD (GreatSchools rating: 9/10).
How do starting home prices compare between The Woodlands Hills and Woodtrace?
Homes in The Woodlands Hills start from approximately $280K, while homes in Woodtrace start from approximately $425K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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