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Sunday, September 23, 2007

Hidden community by Steiner Ranch



Shhh, don't read this out too loud. Not too many have heard of this hidden community near Steiner Ranch, called Montview Acres. Just North of the Mansfield Dam before the Steiner Ranch entrance on Quinlan Park road, is Low Water Crossing which leads to Montview Acres. On Montview Dr. lies 11 brand new custom built homes many of which are built by Laurel Haven Homes and Hausman Homes. What is amazing about these new homes is that the finish out on most of these homes include tile, travertine, granite, stainless steel appliances, luxury master baths, elegant lighting, the list goes on and on. The average home site is on a 1/2 acre with hill country views! Most homes have 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, between 2,500-3,000 sq. ft. and priced in the $400,000's and is in the Steiner Ranch schools! The property tax rate is 2.586% still lower than a home bought inside the Steiner Ranch community. There are no amenities unlike Steiner Ranch which also means there is no HOA.

Looking at 2007 built homes in the Steiner Ranch community a 2,000-3,000 sq. ft. home, with granite and stainless steel appliances, in the $440,000, you get a townhouse and pay 3.2% property tax rate and a monthly $268 HOA. So you do the math, which one would you rather buy?