Mangini Ranch
The first and largest section west of Placerville Road, with several builders and Mangini Ranch Elementary.
Active new builds
Buy a new home in Folsom Ranch and keep the commission
Folsom Ranch builders pay your agent's commission. TurboHome credits most of it back to you, on top of whatever incentives the builder offers. On a $850,000 home in Folsom, California, that's about $11,250 back at closing.
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Your Folsom Ranch savings stack
- Builder incentivesRate buydowns, closing costs, upgrades
- Negotiated
- TurboHome rebateOn a $850,000 home
- +$11,250
- You keep both
- Builder deal + $11,250
What to know before buying in Folsom Ranch
Folsom Ranch is the main residential community inside the Folsom Plan Area, the 3,520-acre annexation area south of Highway 50 in Folsom, Sacramento County. Folsom Ranch covers about 2,650 acres of it. Over 25 to 30 years the plan area is expected to add about 11,000 homes, and the first construction started around 2018. Highway 50 puts downtown Sacramento about 25 miles west.
The plan sets aside more than 1,000 acres as permanent open space, including oak woodlands, plus at least 138 acres of public parks, new trails, and a planned town center. New schools, including Mangini Ranch Elementary, are funded by the new neighborhoods. Toll Brothers' gated 55+ Regency at Folsom Ranch has an 18,000-square-foot clubhouse with indoor and outdoor pools, pickleball, and bocce.
Prices run from the low $500s for duets and smaller homes to $1.8 million and up for large view homes. Lot premiums on view lots have been quoted at $75,000 to $120,000, and Mello-Roos taxes push the effective rate toward 1.9%. A local buyer's agent who knows each builder's pricing and CFD bills matters here. Our local agents have deep new-build experience and negotiate hard on lot premiums, upgrades, spec homes, and lender incentives. Your TurboHome rebate then stacks on top of whatever the builder offers.
- 3,520
- Acres
- 11,000
- Homes planned at build-out
- 247
- New homes sold in 2025
- 2018
- Year homebuilding started
- About $520s to $1.8M+
- New home prices
- School districts
- Folsom Cordova Unified School District
- Property tax
- About 1.8% to 1.9% incl. Mello-Roos (est.)
- HOA dues
- About $135 to $350 a month (2020 est.)
- Master developer
- Multiple landowners (Folsom Plan Area)
Stack your rebate on top of Folsom Ranch 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
Folsom Ranch 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 $850,000 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
- $850,000
- Builder-paid commission (2.5%)
- $21,250
- TurboHome flat fee
- $10,000
- 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.
$850,000
*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 $850,000 home price and 2.5% compensation assumption.
- Estimated compensation
- $21,250
- TurboHome flat fee
- $10,000
- Estimated rebate
- $11,250
Final rebate depends on compensation received, your written agreement, lender approval, and closing instructions.
What you'd get back at $850,000
$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 Folsom Ranch 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 Folsom Ranch
- Lennar
- Tri Pointe Homes
- Toll Brothers
- Taylor Morrison
- Beazer Homes
- Signature Homes
- Richmond American
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 Folsom Ranch 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 Folsom Ranch
Each village has its own age, price point, and school zoning. Here is how they compare.
Russell Ranch
Hillside section east of Placerville Road with gated villages, a clubhouse and pool, and view lots near Carpenter Hill. Built in phases under its own CFD No. 20.
Active new builds
White Rock Springs Ranch
Southern section near White Rock Road where Richmond American opened Ladera and Mesa with some of the lower starting prices in the plan area.
Active new builds
Regency at Folsom Ranch
Toll Brothers' gated 55+ community of about 919 homes on 275 acres, with duets from about $525,000 and single-family homes near $1 million.
55+ new builds
What our local agents check in Folsom Ranch
The details that change your monthly payment or resale value, and that a model home tour won't mention.
Ask which CFDs apply to your lot
Homes here can carry CFD No. 18 (area-wide) plus a neighborhood district such as CFD No. 23 or Russell Ranch's CFD No. 20. Ask the builder in writing for the exact levies on your lot before you sign.
Price the lot premium separately
View lots in Russell Ranch have carried premiums of $75,000 to $120,000. Compare the premium to similar resales with views before you treat it as fixed.
Budget for landscaping and upgrades
Local agents say the true cost of a new home here includes lot premiums, design center upgrades, solar, and backyard landscaping. Resales often come finished, so compare both.
Check solar lease vs owned
Most homes built since 2020 include required solar, offered as a purchase or a lease or power purchase agreement. A lease adds a monthly bill and must be transferred when you sell.
Confirm the HOA layers
Gated villages have charged about $200 to $350 a month with private streets and a clubhouse, while other tracts charge closer to $135. Ask for the budget and CC&Rs early.
Meet your Agents
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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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Dustin Rosenberg
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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 Folsom Ranch: common questions
Yes. When the builder pays buyer-agent compensation, TurboHome keeps a flat fee and credits you the rest at closing. On a $850,000 home with 2.5% compensation, that is $21,250 minus a $10,000 flat fee, or a $11,250 TurboHome rebate. Your lender confirms how the credit is applied.
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The same rebate and builder negotiation apply in every community we cover.
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Written by Lucas Beard. Reviewed by Kevin Kretzmer, CalDRE #01997822. Updated October 2026.
Sources
- Folsom Ranch: Overview
- Livabl: Folsom Ranch master planned community
- Toll Brothers: Regency at Folsom Ranch
- Sacramento Appraisal Blog: Folsom Ranch interview (2025)
- Folsom Ranch Realtors: builder, HOA and Mello-Roos notes
- City of Folsom: CFD No. 23 formation presentation
- Sacramento Business Journal: Folsom Ranch keeps growing (2023)
- TPR Properties: Folsom neighborhoods and Mello-Roos
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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