Anden by Lennar
Two-story paired homes from 1,463 to 2,162 square feet with three or four bedrooms. These are Escaya's last new homes, priced from the low $700,000s.
Final new homes
Buy a new home in Escaya and keep the commission
Escaya builders pay your agent's commission. TurboHome credits most of it back to you, on top of whatever incentives the builder offers. On a $725,000 home in Chula Vista, California, that's about $8,125 back at closing.
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Your Escaya savings stack
- Builder incentivesRate buydowns, closing costs, upgrades
- Negotiated
- TurboHome rebateOn a $725,000 home
- +$8,125
- You keep both
- Builder deal + $8,125
What to know before buying in Escaya
Escaya is HomeFed Corporation's first village in Otay Ranch, the 22,899-acre master plan in eastern Chula Vista. It covers about 450 acres in Otay Ranch Village 3, with 992 for-sale homes and 272 apartments, about 15 miles from downtown San Diego. Sales began in June 2017, and Brookfield Residential, Lennar, and Shea Homes built most of the neighborhoods.
Amenities center on The Orchard Club, with pools and a 3,700 square foot clubhouse, plus the Harvest Wellness Center and the 7.5-acre Escaya Park with sport courts and an amphitheater. Trails connect to Otay Valley Regional Park. Lennar's Anden paired homes are the last new homes here, priced from the low $700,000s, and resale townhomes list in the $700,000s.
Most homes pay a master HOA and a Mello-Roos special tax from the community facilities districts that paid for streets and parks. Those charges vary by street and home size, so two similar homes can carry very different monthly costs. Lennar also notes that Anden offers no broker co-op commission, which changes how a rebate works on those homes. A local buyer's agent who checks every tax bill and negotiates compensation into the offer is what keeps your full savings on the table.
- 450
- Acres
- 992
- Homes planned at build-out
- 2017
- Year homebuilding started
- About $700K to $900K+
- New home prices
- School districts
- Chula Vista Elementary SD, Sweetwater Union HSD
- Property tax
- About 1% plus bonds and Mello-Roos (estimate)
- HOA dues
- About $146 to $330 a month (2026)
- Master developer
- HomeFed Corporation
Stack your rebate on top of Escaya 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
Escaya 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 $8,125 on a $725,000 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
- $725,000
- Builder-paid commission (2.5%)
- $18,125
- TurboHome flat fee
- $10,000
- Your TurboHome rebate
- $8,125
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 $8,125 rebate at closing
Plan with 2.5% buyer-agent compensation. We credit you back and take a low flat fee.
$725,000
*Estimate based on 2.5% buyer-agent compensation. Actual compensation is negotiated in your written buyer agreement.
Your planning estimate
$8,125
Estimated rebate after TurboHome applies its exact price-tiered flat fee to the $725,000 home price and 2.5% compensation assumption.
- Estimated compensation
- $18,125
- TurboHome flat fee
- $10,000
- Estimated rebate
- $8,125
Final rebate depends on compensation received, your written agreement, lender approval, and closing instructions.
What you'd get back at $725,000
$8,125
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 Escaya 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 Escaya
- Lennar
- Brookfield Residential
- Shea 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 Escaya 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 Escaya
Each village has its own age, price point, and school zoning. Here is how they compare.
Townhome neighborhoods
Attached homes built around 2019, close to The Orchard Club, schools, and village shops. Resale listings in 2026 sit in the $700,000s.
Resale entry point
Single-family neighborhoods
Detached homes from Brookfield Residential, Lennar, and Shea Homes, built from 2017 on. Larger plans and canyon-edge lots usually sell for more.
Resale
Artisan apartments
HomeFed's rental community with its own pool, spa, and fitness center. Renting here is one way to learn the village before you buy.
Rentals
What our local agents check in Escaya
The details that change your monthly payment or resale value, and that a model home tour won't mention.
Ask how Anden handles compensation
Lennar says Anden offers no broker co-op commission. Call us before you visit, and we will walk you through the options, from working out compensation up front to comparing a resale where the seller pays it.
Check which CFD covers the address
Escaya spans more than one community facilities district, and second-phase homes fall in CFD 2022-12. Our local agents pull the special tax for each home so you compare full monthly costs.
Weigh trail and park access
Escaya's trails link to Otay Valley Regional Park, and Escaya Park hosts courts and events. Homes close to both draw more buyers at resale, which is worth weighing against foot traffic and noise.
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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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 Escaya: common questions
Yes, on any home where buyer-agent compensation is paid. TurboHome keeps a flat fee and credits you the rest at closing. On a $725,000 home with 2.5% compensation, that is $18,125 minus a $10,000 flat fee, for a TurboHome rebate of $8,125. Lennar lists no broker co-op commission at Anden, so on those homes we work out compensation before you visit or compare resales where the seller pays it. 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
- HomeFed: The Village of Escaya
- HomeFed: Village of Escaya in Chula Vista (2021)
- Lennar: Anden at Escaya
- Lennar: Anden 3 plan and HOA
- Village of Escaya: Find a home
- Village of Escaya: Anden Residence 3
- Escaya resale townhome listing (2026)
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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