Market-rate homes
Most of the up to 1,242 homes. Builders and prices have not been announced.
Coming soon
Get ready to buy in Dana Reserve and keep the commission
Home sales in Dana Reserve have not opened yet. When builders start selling, they pay your agent's commission and TurboHome credits most of it back to you, on top of builder incentives. On a $750,000 home in Nipomo, California, that's about $8,750 back at closing.
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Your Dana Reserve savings stack
- Builder incentivesRate buydowns, closing costs, upgrades
- Negotiated
- TurboHome rebateOn a $750,000 home
- +$8,750
- You keep both
- Builder deal + $8,750
What to know before buying in Dana Reserve
Dana Reserve is a planned community on 288 acres in Nipomo, San Luis Obispo County, west of Highway 101 and east of Hetrick Avenue near Cherokee Place and Willow Road. NKT Commercial, led by Nick Tompkins, is the developer through Dana Reserve LLC and NKT Development LLC. The specific plan allows up to 1,242 homes, including 78 affordable homes with People's Self-Help Housing.
The plan sets aside at least 60.86 acres of open space and 6.3 acres of recreation, plus 110,000 to 203,000 square feet of commercial, visitor, and education space. A legal settlement preserves 1,979 oak trees and adds 1,554 new oaks and 814 other trees. The site was annexed into the Nipomo Community Services District in November 2024 for water and wastewater.
The county first adopted the plan in April 2024, and supervisors approved the amended project 3-2 in November 2025. A spokesperson said first-phase development could begin in July 2026, but builders, prices, and sales dates have not been announced. Getting on interest lists early, with an agent registered from your first contact, is where a local buyer's agent earns their keep.
- 288
- Acres
- 1,242
- Homes planned at build-out
- Not released yet
- New home prices
- School districts
- Lucia Mar Unified School District
- Property tax
- Not published; expect 1% base plus bonds
- HOA dues
- Not announced yet
- Master developer
- NKT Commercial
Stack your rebate on top of Dana Reserve 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
Dana Reserve 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 $8,750 on a $750,000 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
- $750,000
- Builder-paid commission (2.5%)
- $18,750
- TurboHome flat fee
- $10,000
- Your TurboHome rebate
- $8,750
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 $8,750 rebate at closing
Plan with 2.5% buyer-agent compensation. We credit you back and take a low flat fee.
$750,000
*Estimate based on 2.5% buyer-agent compensation. Actual compensation is negotiated in your written buyer agreement.
Your planning estimate
$8,750
Estimated rebate after TurboHome applies its exact price-tiered flat fee to the $750,000 home price and 2.5% compensation assumption.
- Estimated compensation
- $18,750
- TurboHome flat fee
- $10,000
- Estimated rebate
- $8,750
Final rebate depends on compensation received, your written agreement, lender approval, and closing instructions.
What you'd get back at $750,000
$8,750
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 Dana Reserve 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.
Get on our list before sales open
Many builders only pay a buyer's agent who is with you, or registered, on your first visit or interest-list signup. Join a Dana Reserve interest list alone and the builder can decline to pay agent commission. Without it, there is no TurboHome rebate.
Tell us you are interested. We watch for the first releases, register you with each builder, and keep your rebate on the table.
Where to buy inside Dana Reserve
Each village has its own age, price point, and school zoning. Here is how they compare.
Affordable homes
78 affordable homes with People's Self-Help Housing, with income rules.
Coming soon
Commercial and education area
110,000 to 203,000 square feet of commercial, visitor, and education space.
Coming soon
Oak woodland open space
At least 60.86 acres of open space, with 1,979 oaks preserved.
Preserved
What our local agents check in Dana Reserve
The details that change your monthly payment or resale value, and that a model home tour won't mention.
Register before your first contact with a builder
When builders open interest lists, many only pay buyer-agent compensation if your agent is registered from the first contact. Tell a local TurboHome agent now so we can register you.
Affordable homes have their own process
The 78 affordable homes go through People's Self-Help Housing with income limits. Ask them directly about eligibility and timing.
Water and sewer come from Nipomo CSD
The site was annexed into the Nipomo Community Services District in November 2024. Ask builders for expected utility and connection costs once disclosures are out.
Watch for special taxes in disclosures
Tax and HOA details have not been published. New California communities often add CFD special taxes, so compare the full monthly cost once figures are released.
Compare with nearby new homes
Shea's Trilogy at Monarch Dunes, also in Nipomo, listed new homes from $729,990 in 2026. Use it as a reference point while Dana Reserve pricing is pending.
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Polo Green
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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.
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.
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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 Dana Reserve: common questions
Yes, once sales open. When the builder pays buyer-agent compensation, TurboHome keeps a flat fee and credits you the rest at closing. On a $750,000 home with 2.5% compensation, that is $18,750 minus a $10,000 flat fee, or a $8,750 TurboHome rebate. Your lender confirms how the credit is applied.
More Central Coast communities with new homes
The same rebate and builder negotiation apply in every community we cover.
Trilogy at Monarch Dunes new homes
Nipomo, CA
Late stage, fewer lots left
The Dunes on Monterey Bay new homes
Marina, CA
Selling new homes
Sea Haven new homes
Marina, CA
Selling new homes
Rice Ranch new homes
Orcutt, CA
Late stage, fewer lots left
Avila Ranch new homes
San Luis Obispo, CA
Selling new homes
San Luis Ranch new homes
San Luis Obispo, CA
Built out, resale only
Written by Lucas Beard. Reviewed by Kevin Kretzmer, CalDRE #01997822. Updated October 2026.
Sources
- San Luis Obispo County: Dana Reserve Specific Plan
- The Tribune: Supervisors approve Dana Reserve (Nov 2025)
- The Tribune: Dana Reserve timeline (Sep 2025)
- CEQAnet: Dana Reserve notice of determination
- California Department of Education: Lucia Mar Unified schools
- Shea Homes: Trilogy at Monarch Dunes
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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