Townhomes
Multi-level townhomes near the central park.
Mostly resale
Buy a home in Bay Meadows and keep the commission
Most homes for sale in Bay Meadows are resales. When the seller or a builder pays your agent's commission, TurboHome credits most of it back to you. On a $1,800,000 home in San Mateo, California, that's about $30,000 back at closing.
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Your Bay Meadows savings stack
- Seller concessionsPrice cuts, closing costs, repairs
- Negotiated
- TurboHome rebateOn a $1,800,000 home
- +$30,000
- You keep both
- Your deal + $30,000
What to know before buying in Bay Meadows
Bay Meadows is an 83-acre neighborhood in San Mateo, San Mateo County, built on the site of the former Bay Meadows racetrack. Wilson Meany and Stockbridge developed it starting around 2013, with about 1,100 homes, offices, shops, and 18 acres of parks. The Hillsdale Caltrain station is at its edge, and the last 67-unit building began construction in June 2026.
Central Park and smaller green spaces tie the neighborhood together, and residents can walk to Hillsdale Shopping Center, the Caltrain station, and offices on site. Homes include townhomes, flats, and single-family homes, with apartments mixed in. Restaurants, a grocery store, and fitness studios sit along the neighborhood's main streets, and Highway 101 and State Route 92 are close for drivers heading to San Francisco or the East Bay.
The for-sale neighborhoods have sold out, so buying here means a resale. HOA dues are high for some home types and should be part of your budget from the start. A local TurboHome agent can compare home types, read the HOA documents, and negotiate with sellers, and the TurboHome rebate lowers your cost at closing.
- 83
- Acres
- 1,100
- Homes planned at build-out
- 2013
- Year homebuilding started
- About $1.94M median
- New home prices
- School districts
- San Mateo-Foster City and San Mateo Union High
- Property tax
- About 1.1% to 1.3%
- HOA dues
- About $408 to $1,642 per month
- Master developer
- Wilson Meany and Stockbridge
Stack your rebate on top of the deal in Bay Meadows
Most buyers take the listing as offered. The cheapest house in the neighborhood comes from layering three savings.
The seller's or builder's incentive
Sellers in Bay Meadows can offer price cuts or closing-cost credits, and any builder still selling there may advertise rate buydowns. Those stay yours when you buy with TurboHome.
Your TurboHome rebate
When the seller or builder pays the buyer's agent commission. We keep a flat fee and credit you the rest at closing, about $30,000 on a $1,800,000 home.
What we negotiate on top
Price, repairs after inspection, and seller-paid closing costs. Sellers rarely offer these to buyers who don't ask.
- Home price
- $1,800,000
- Seller- or builder-paid commission (2.5%)
- $45,000
- TurboHome flat fee
- $15,000
- Your TurboHome rebate
- $30,000
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 $30,000 rebate at closing
Plan with 2.5% buyer-agent compensation. We credit you back and take a low flat fee.
$1,800,000
*Estimate based on 2.5% buyer-agent compensation. Actual compensation is negotiated in your written buyer agreement.
Your planning estimate
$30,000
Estimated rebate after TurboHome applies its exact price-tiered flat fee to the $1,800,000 home price and 2.5% compensation assumption.
- Estimated compensation
- $45,000
- TurboHome flat fee
- $15,000
- Estimated rebate
- $30,000
Final rebate depends on compensation received, your written agreement, lender approval, and closing instructions.
What you'd get back at $1,800,000
$30,000
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.
Where to buy inside Bay Meadows
Each section has its own age, price point, and school zoning. Here is how they compare.
Single-family homes
Detached homes on compact lots.
Mostly resale
Condo flats
Single-level condos in mid-rise buildings.
Mostly resale
Final building
A 67-unit building started in June 2026.
Under construction
What our local agents check in Bay Meadows
The details that change your monthly payment or resale value, and that a listing won't mention.
Budget for HOA dues
Dues range from about $408 to $1,642 a month. Ask for the exact amount and what it covers.
Walk to Caltrain
Time the walk to Hillsdale Caltrain from the home you like.
Compare home types
Townhomes, flats, and houses carry different dues and resale values. Ask your agent for comps by type.
Check noise near the tracks
Homes close to Caltrain hear trains. Visit at peak times.
Confirm school assignment
Elementary and high school districts differ here. Confirm both for the address.
Meet your Agents
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No. of Transactions: 250+
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Real stories from real people who saved thousands with TurboHome.
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Polo Green
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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 Bay Meadows: common questions
Yes. On a resale, TurboHome keeps a flat fee from the buyer-agent commission and credits you the rest at closing. On a $1,800,000 home with 2.5% buyer-agent compensation, that is $45,000 minus a $15,000 flat fee, or a $30,000 TurboHome rebate. Buyer-agent compensation on resales is negotiated, so your agent confirms it before you write an offer.
More San Jose / Peninsula communities with new homes
The same rebate and builder negotiation apply in every community we cover.
Written by Lucas Beard. Reviewed by Kevin Kretzmer, CalDRE #01997822. Updated October 2026.
Sources
- Wilson Meany: Bay Meadows
- Bay Meadows: The neighborhood
- Luis Vasquez Real Estate: Bay Meadows guide
- San Mateo-Foster City School District
- San Mateo Union High School District
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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