Island View by Risewell Homes
Three-story townhomes priced from the mid $900Ks.
Active new builds
Buy a new home in Alameda Marina and keep the commission
Alameda Marina builders pay your agent's commission. TurboHome credits most of it back to you, on top of whatever incentives the builder offers. On a $1,200,000 home in Alameda, California, that's about $15,000 back at closing.
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Your Alameda Marina savings stack
- Builder incentivesRate buydowns, closing costs, upgrades
- Negotiated
- TurboHome rebateOn a $1,200,000 home
- +$15,000
- You keep both
- Builder deal + $15,000
What to know before buying in Alameda Marina
Alameda Marina is a waterfront redevelopment on 44 acres along the Oakland Estuary on the north side of Alameda, Alameda County. The plan includes about 760 homes, a working marina with 529 boat slips, maritime businesses, and about 3.45 acres of parks and shoreline paths. Construction began around 2021, with rental apartments and for-sale townhomes built in phases.
Residents get a shoreline promenade, small parks, and views across the estuary to Oakland. Park Street shops, the Alameda ferry terminals, and the Posey and Webster tubes to Oakland are all a short drive. The for-sale homes are townhomes by Risewell Homes in the Island View and Waterside collections, while Launch offers rental apartments. Boat owners can rent slips in the working marina, and the maritime businesses on site keep the waterfront active.
Inventory here is small and attached, so each release matters. Waterside homes with water views sell at a premium, and builders often offer rate buydowns or upgrades on finished homes. A local TurboHome agent can compare those incentives across plans, push for a better price on spec homes, and add the TurboHome rebate on top.
- 44
- Acres
- 760
- Homes planned at build-out
- 2021
- Year homebuilding started
- About $950s to $1.5M
- New home prices
- School districts
- Alameda Unified School District
- Property tax
- About 1.2% to 1.4%
- HOA dues
- Townhome HOA dues apply
- Master developer
- Alameda Marina LLC; townhomes by Risewell Homes
Stack your rebate on top of Alameda Marina builder incentives
Most buyers walk into a model home and take the builder's deal as offered. The cheapest house in the neighborhood comes from layering three savings.
The builder's incentive
Alameda Marina builders advertise rate buydowns, closing-cost credits, and design-center allowances. Those stay yours when you buy with TurboHome.
Your TurboHome rebate
Builders pay the buyer's agent commission. We keep a flat fee and credit you the rest at closing, about $15,000 on a $1,200,000 home.
What we negotiate on top
Lot premiums, upgrade pricing, and discounts on finished spec homes. Builders rarely offer these to buyers who don't ask.
- Home price
- $1,200,000
- Builder-paid commission (2.5%)
- $30,000
- TurboHome flat fee
- $15,000
- Your TurboHome rebate
- $15,000
Example at a 2.5% builder-paid commission. Builders set their own buyer-agent compensation, and your rebate is confirmed in your written buyer agreement and on the closing statement.
Unlock your $15,000 rebate at closing
Plan with 2.5% buyer-agent compensation. We credit you back and take a low flat fee.
$1,200,000
*Estimate based on 2.5% buyer-agent compensation. Actual compensation is negotiated in your written buyer agreement.
Your planning estimate
$15,000
Estimated rebate after TurboHome applies its exact price-tiered flat fee to the $1,200,000 home price and 2.5% compensation assumption.
- Estimated compensation
- $30,000
- TurboHome flat fee
- $15,000
- Estimated rebate
- $15,000
Final rebate depends on compensation received, your written agreement, lender approval, and closing instructions.
What you'd get back at $1,200,000
$15,000
TurboHome
your rebate
$0
Buying without an agent
no rebate
Buying through the builder's sales office alone returns no commission to you. Builders set their own buyer-agent compensation, so confirm it before you sign.
How we negotiate with Alameda Marina builders
TurboHome agents work with new-construction buyers all the time. We know where builders have room to move, and the builder's sales rep works for the builder.
Spec homes priced to move
A finished home that sits costs the builder money every month. We look for inventory that has lingered and push for a lower price or a bigger credit.
Lot premiums and upgrades
Premiums for lake, greenbelt, and cul-de-sac lots are often negotiable, and design-center upgrades carry a markup. We ask for both before you sign.
Incentives without lender lock-in
Many incentives require the builder's preferred lender. We have you get an outside quote so you can see what the incentive is really worth.
Timing the ask
Builders work toward quarter-end and section close-out targets. We time offers to the moments a sales office most needs a contract.
Contract review
Builder contracts are written by the builder. We go through deposits, construction delays, and warranty terms with you before you commit.
Independent inspections
New does not mean flawless. We recommend a third-party inspector at pre-pour, pre-drywall, and the final walkthrough.
Builders selling in Alameda Marina
- Risewell Homes
Builder lineups change as sections open and sell out. Ask us who is selling now and which builders have move-in-ready homes.
Register us before your first model home visit
Many builders only pay a buyer's agent who is with you, or registered, on your first visit to their sales office. Walk into a Alameda Marina model home alone and the builder can decline to pay agent commission. Without it, there is no TurboHome rebate.
Tell us which builders and models you want to see. We register you first, so every incentive and your rebate stay on the table.
Where to buy inside Alameda Marina
Each village has its own age, price point, and school zoning. Here is how they compare.
Waterside by Risewell Homes
Larger townhomes near the water, from about $1.19M to $1.49M.
Active new builds
Launch apartments
Rental apartments within the marina project.
Rentals
Marina and maritime district
Boat slips, maritime businesses, and shoreline paths at the water's edge.
Amenities
What our local agents check in Alameda Marina
The details that change your monthly payment or resale value, and that a model home tour won't mention.
Price the view premium
Waterside homes cost more than inland plans. Compare price per square foot and ask what the view premium is on each unit.
Ask about flood and sea level planning
Waterfront parcels in Alameda have shoreline and flood requirements. Ask the builder about finished floor elevations and flood insurance needs.
Get the HOA budget early
Townhome HOAs cover shared buildings and grounds. Read the budget and reserve plan before you sign.
Negotiate finished homes
Builders are often more flexible on homes that are already built. Ask your agent which units have sat longest.
Map your bridge or tube route
Getting off the island depends on the tubes and bridges. Test your commute at the time you would drive.
Meet your Agents
Meet your Agents
Experience: 15
No. of Transactions: 250+
“Mark brings nearly two decades of experience pioneering tech-enabled real estate in the Bay Area - starting as an agent closing hundreds of transactions, then building and leading buyer-focused teams across San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, Marin, and Sonoma. He's worked across early-stage proptech and at scale, with a consistent focus on helping buyers navigate one of the most competitive markets in the country.”
Real buyers, real wins
Real stories from real people who saved thousands with TurboHome.
Their team is incredibly friendly, professional, and attentive. They made everything so much easier and stress-free. Highly recommend!
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Polo Green
Donny helped me navigate a few addendums and successfully extended closing when needed, ensuring everything went smoothly.
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Wilmer Tejada
I like the business model of TurboHome. The whole process was extremely easy and I felt a lot more comfortable working with them (no pressure) than a traditional agent.
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Tiffany Peng
Donny's helped us navigate a couple of issues that arose prior to closing, working closely with the seller and their agent to ensure everything continued to progress smoothly.
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Jay Patel
Kevin was great to work with and exceeded our expectations. The credit we received from the buyers agent commission helped tremendously with our closing costs as well.
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Dustin Rosenberg
Awesome experience! We purchased a home quick and easy using Turbo Home. It cut down on so much time going back and forth. Quick, easy and efficient home buying!
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Sergio Rodriguez
Very pleasant experience, prompt response times to inquiries, and explanation of entire process. Highly recommend Kevin, Donny and Daniel and the rest of their team.
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Roberto Grijalba Garcia
Donny and the TurboHome team were responsive, knowledgeable, and friendly. They helped us organize our own inspection after discovering major inaccuracies in the seller's disclosure packet.
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Rebbecca R.
Their team is incredibly friendly, professional, and attentive. They made everything so much easier and stress-free. Highly recommend!
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Polo Green
Donny helped me navigate a few addendums and successfully extended closing when needed, ensuring everything went smoothly.
W
Wilmer Tejada
I like the business model of TurboHome. The whole process was extremely easy and I felt a lot more comfortable working with them (no pressure) than a traditional agent.
T
Tiffany Peng
Donny's helped us navigate a couple of issues that arose prior to closing, working closely with the seller and their agent to ensure everything continued to progress smoothly.
J
Jay Patel
Kevin was great to work with and exceeded our expectations. The credit we received from the buyers agent commission helped tremendously with our closing costs as well.
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Dustin Rosenberg
Awesome experience! We purchased a home quick and easy using Turbo Home. It cut down on so much time going back and forth. Quick, easy and efficient home buying!
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Sergio Rodriguez
Very pleasant experience, prompt response times to inquiries, and explanation of entire process. Highly recommend Kevin, Donny and Daniel and the rest of their team.
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Roberto Grijalba Garcia
Donny and the TurboHome team were responsive, knowledgeable, and friendly. They helped us organize our own inspection after discovering major inaccuracies in the seller's disclosure packet.
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Rebbecca R.
Buying in Alameda Marina: common questions
Yes. When the builder pays buyer-agent compensation, TurboHome keeps a flat fee and credits you the rest at closing. On a $1,200,000 home with 2.5% buyer-agent compensation, that is $30,000 minus a $15,000 flat fee, or a $15,000 TurboHome rebate. Confirm the builder's compensation before your first visit.
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The same rebate and builder negotiation apply in every community we cover.
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Written by Lucas Beard. Reviewed by Kevin Kretzmer, CalDRE #01997822. Updated October 2026.
Sources
Prices, taxes, HOA dues, and builder lineups change. Confirm current figures with the builder and your title company before you sign.
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