Castello
One of Citro's three Tri Pointe collections, named for the citrus groves that once covered the site.
Collection
Buy a new home in Citro and keep the commission
Citro builders pay your agent's commission. TurboHome credits most of it back to you, on top of whatever incentives the builder offers. On a $1,050,000 home in Fallbrook, California, that's about $11,250 back at closing.
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Your Citro savings stack
- Builder incentivesRate buydowns, closing costs, upgrades
- Negotiated
- TurboHome rebateOn a $1,050,000 home
- +$11,250
- You keep both
- Builder deal + $11,250
What to know before buying in Citro
Citro is Tri Pointe Homes' community in Fallbrook, near the corner of Interstate 15 and State Route 76, built inside the county-approved Meadowood master plan. The land was citrus and avocado groves, and the names follow suit: Castello, Pomelo, and Tangelo are the home collections. Pardee Homes, now Tri Pointe Homes, won county approval for Meadowood in 2012, and Citro homes started going up in 2021.
Amenities include The Spot, a clubhouse with a pool, plus Citro Garden, a dog park, and Willow Grove Park. About 235 acres stay as open space, laced with about 14 miles of trails. In late 2026, Tri Pointe lists only the final two homes, priced from the low $1,000,000s, so new inventory is almost gone and resales will set most prices from here.
Homes pay HOA dues, about $208 a month in 2025 listings, plus county special taxes, including the Meadowood maintenance district for parks, trails, and fire service. With only a couple of new homes left, the builder may be motivated on the last ones, and resale sellers compete with them. A local buyer's agent who knows both sides of that market and negotiates the final builder deal is how you get the best price in Citro.
- 400
- Acres
- 950
- Homes planned at build-out
- 2021
- Year homebuilding started
- From the low $1M
- New home prices
- School districts
- Bonsall Unified and Fallbrook Union districts
- Property tax
- About 1% plus bonds and CFD taxes (estimate)
- HOA dues
- About $208 a month (2025)
- Master developer
- Tri Pointe Homes
Stack your rebate on top of Citro 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
Citro 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 $11,250 on a $1,050,000 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
- $1,050,000
- Builder-paid commission (2.5%)
- $26,250
- TurboHome flat fee
- $15,000
- Your TurboHome rebate
- $11,250
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 $11,250 rebate at closing
Plan with 2.5% buyer-agent compensation. We credit you back and take a low flat fee.
$1,050,000
*Estimate based on 2.5% buyer-agent compensation. Actual compensation is negotiated in your written buyer agreement.
Your planning estimate
$11,250
Estimated rebate after TurboHome applies its exact price-tiered flat fee to the $1,050,000 home price and 2.5% compensation assumption.
- Estimated compensation
- $26,250
- TurboHome flat fee
- $15,000
- Estimated rebate
- $11,250
Final rebate depends on compensation received, your written agreement, lender approval, and closing instructions.
What you'd get back at $1,050,000
$11,250
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 Citro 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 Citro
- Tri Pointe 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 Citro 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 Citro
Each village has its own age, price point, and school zoning. Here is how they compare.
Pomelo
A second Tri Pointe collection. Compare plans and lot sizes with Castello and Tangelo before you choose.
Collection
Tangelo
The third collection. Ask which collection the final homes belong to, since inventory is nearly sold out.
Collection
Homes near The Spot
Streets closest to the clubhouse, pool, and Citro Garden trade quiet for a short walk to amenities.
Amenity access
What our local agents check in Citro
The details that change your monthly payment or resale value, and that a model home tour won't mention.
Push hard on the final homes
Builders want to close out a community. Our local agents ask for price cuts, upgrades, or closing help on the last Citro homes, since the sales team may be packing up soon.
Compare the last new homes with resales
Resales from 2021 onward compete with Tri Pointe's final inventory. We line up both so you can see which offers more house and better credits.
Get the full special tax picture
Citro homes can carry more than one county special tax. We pull the bill for each address so your monthly budget is complete.
Price the lender incentive both ways
Builder rate buydowns often require the builder's lender. We get an outside quote so you can see what the incentive is really worth before you commit.
Inspect even brand-new homes
New does not mean flawless. We recommend an independent inspector at pre-drywall and before the final walkthrough, while the builder still has crews on site.
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Real stories from real people who saved thousands with TurboHome.
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Wilmer Tejada
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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.
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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.
Buying in Citro: common questions
Yes. When the builder pays buyer-agent compensation, TurboHome keeps a flat fee and credits you the rest at closing. On a $1,050,000 home with 2.5% compensation, that is $26,250 minus a $15,000 flat fee, for a TurboHome rebate of $11,250. Your lender confirms how the credit is applied.
More San Diego communities with new homes
The same rebate and builder negotiation apply in every community we cover.
Otay Ranch new homes
Chula Vista, CA
Selling new homes
Pacific Highlands Ranch new homes
San Diego, CA
Built out, resale only
Civita new homes
San Diego, CA
Late stage, fewer lots left
4S Ranch new homes
San Diego, CA
Built out, resale only
San Elijo Hills new homes
San Marcos, CA
Built out, resale only
Del Sur new homes
San Diego, CA
Built out, resale only
Written by Lucas Beard. Reviewed by Kevin Kretzmer, CalDRE #01997822. Updated October 2026.
Sources
- Tri Pointe Homes: Citro
- County News Center: Board approves 844-home Meadowood project (2012)
- Village News: Meadowood approved for I-15 corridor (2012)
- San Diego County: Meadowood Specific Plan
- San Diego County: 2025-26 CFD levies, including Meadowood
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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