Platinum View by KB Home
Three-story, four-bedroom homes from about $1.6M to $1.8M.
Active new builds
Buy a new home in Communications Hill and keep the commission
Communications Hill builders pay your agent's commission. TurboHome credits most of it back to you, on top of whatever incentives the builder offers. On a $1,600,000 home in San Jose, California, that's about $25,000 back at closing.
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Your Communications Hill savings stack
- Builder incentivesRate buydowns, closing costs, upgrades
- Negotiated
- TurboHome rebateOn a $1,600,000 home
- +$25,000
- You keep both
- Builder deal + $25,000
What to know before buying in Communications Hill
Communications Hill is a hilltop community in central San Jose, Santa Clara County, named for the radio towers at its peak. The city's specific plan from 1992 covers about 500 acres and envisioned about 4,700 homes, and about 2,500 have been built since the early 2000s. KB Home now holds the remaining 2,200 units, with phases 3 and 4 approved in October 2023.
The Grand Staircase climbs the hill to views across the valley, and new parks and trails are part of each phase. A pedestrian bridge to the Capitol Caltrain station is planned, and Highway 87 and downtown San Jose are a few minutes away. Shopping at the Oakridge and Capitol Avenue corridors and the Guadalupe River Trail are a short drive from most homes.
KB Home is selling new homes in Platinum View, and earlier sections such as Tuscany Hills sell as resales. With one builder controlling most new supply, negotiation focuses on lot premiums, design studio upgrades, and lender incentives. A local TurboHome agent can compare those offers with resales, negotiate with KB, and stack the TurboHome rebate on builder incentives.
- 500
- Acres
- 4,700
- Homes planned at build-out
- 2003
- Year homebuilding started
- About $1.6M to $1.8M+
- New home prices
- School districts
- Franklin-McKinley, Oak Grove and East Side Union
- Property tax
- About 1.3% to 1.8%
- HOA dues
- HOA dues in most neighborhoods
- Master developer
- KB Home (remaining phases)
Stack your rebate on top of Communications Hill 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
Communications Hill 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 $25,000 on a $1,600,000 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
- $1,600,000
- Builder-paid commission (2.5%)
- $40,000
- TurboHome flat fee
- $15,000
- Your TurboHome rebate
- $25,000
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 $25,000 rebate at closing
Plan with 2.5% buyer-agent compensation. We credit you back and take a low flat fee.
$1,600,000
*Estimate based on 2.5% buyer-agent compensation. Actual compensation is negotiated in your written buyer agreement.
Your planning estimate
$25,000
Estimated rebate after TurboHome applies its exact price-tiered flat fee to the $1,600,000 home price and 2.5% compensation assumption.
- Estimated compensation
- $40,000
- TurboHome flat fee
- $15,000
- Estimated rebate
- $25,000
Final rebate depends on compensation received, your written agreement, lender approval, and closing instructions.
What you'd get back at $1,600,000
$25,000
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 Communications Hill 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 Communications Hill
- KB Home
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 Communications Hill 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 Communications Hill
Each village has its own age, price point, and school zoning. Here is how they compare.
Tuscany Hills
Earlier hillside townhomes and homes.
Mostly resale
Grand Staircase area
Homes near the public staircase and hilltop park.
Mostly resale
Future KB phases
More homes approved in phases 3 and 4.
Coming soon
What our local agents check in Communications Hill
The details that change your monthly payment or resale value, and that a model home tour won't mention.
Price KB upgrades carefully
Design studio upgrades add up fast. Ask your agent which ones help resale.
Ask about view premiums
Lots with valley views cost more. Ask for the premium on each lot.
Check hillside access
Streets are steep. Walk the route from the home to the staircase and parks.
Get the special tax amount
Newer phases may carry special taxes. Ask for the annual levy in writing.
Register your agent first
Bring your TurboHome agent, or have them register you, before your first KB visit to keep your rebate.
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!
P
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.
D
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 Communications Hill: common questions
Yes. When the builder pays buyer-agent compensation, TurboHome keeps a flat fee and credits you the rest at closing. On a $1,600,000 home with 2.5% buyer-agent compensation, that is $40,000 minus a $15,000 flat fee, or a $25,000 TurboHome rebate. Confirm the builder's compensation before your first visit.
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
- City of San Jose: Communications Hill Phase 3 and 4 parks
- KB Home: Platinum View
- KB Home: Platinum View grand opening (Nov 2025)
- East Side 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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