Coral Sea
Lennar-built detached homes from the 2000s and 2010s, some with water views.
Mostly resale
Get ready to buy in Mare Island and keep the commission
Home sales in Mare Island 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 Vallejo, California, that's about $8,750 back at closing.
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Your Mare Island 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 Mare Island
Mare Island is the former Navy shipyard across the Napa River from downtown Vallejo, in Solano County. Lennar bought much of the island from the city in 1999 and built the west-side neighborhoods, including Coral Sea, in the 2000s and 2010s. In 2019 the Nimitz Group bought Lennar's holdings, and with Southern Land Company it formed the Mare Island Company to plan the rest of the island.
The island has historic officers' homes, a waterfront promenade, a golf course, a winery, Touro University, and a 45-minute ferry ride to San Francisco from downtown Vallejo. The Mare Island Company's October 2024 draft specific plan would allow up to 14,000 homes in nine neighborhoods, but the city has not approved it and no build dates are set. Separately, Lennar has confirmed it will build 96 homes on the Coral Sea Village lots, with the application still in city review.
For now, buying on Mare Island means a resale, and new homes are a future option. Sewer and infrastructure questions have slowed new projects, so timelines are uncertain. A local TurboHome agent can help you buy an existing home now, or watch for the Coral Sea Village launch and negotiate with Lennar when sales open.
- 650
- Acres
- 14,000
- Homes planned at build-out
- About $400s to $900s
- New home prices
- School districts
- Vallejo City Unified School District
- Property tax
- About 1.1% to 1.3%
- HOA dues
- Some neighborhoods have no HOA
- Master developer
- Mare Island Company
Stack your rebate on top of Mare Island 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
Mare Island 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 Mare Island 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 announced for Mare Island
- Lennar
Builder plans can change before sales open. Ask us for the latest lineup and expected opening dates.
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 Mare Island 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 Mare Island
Each village has its own age, price point, and school zoning. Here is how they compare.
Coral Sea Village lots
96 planned Lennar homes on lots with a recorded map; the application is in city review.
Coming soon
Farragut Village
Newer homes near the historic core of the island.
Mostly resale
Historic officers' homes
Restored Navy-era houses along the island's historic streets.
Mostly resale
North Mare Island
Large area the Mare Island Company plans to develop under a new specific plan.
Coming soon
What our local agents check in Mare Island
The details that change your monthly payment or resale value, and that a model home tour won't mention.
Ask about sewer capacity
The city and the Mare Island Company are negotiating sewer and infrastructure upgrades. Ask how that could affect assessments or future construction near the home.
Check historic district rules
Some older homes sit in historic districts with limits on exterior changes. Confirm before planning a remodel.
Test the ferry commute
The Vallejo ferry to San Francisco takes about 45 minutes. Try the full trip, including the drive off the island, before you commit.
Get an environmental disclosure review
Former shipyard land has Navy cleanup history. Read the disclosures and any land use restrictions for the parcel.
Watch for Coral Sea Village
When Lennar opens sales for the 96 Coral Sea Village homes, register with your agent from the first visit to keep your rebate.
Meet your Agents
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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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.
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.
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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 Mare Island: common questions
Yes, once homes go on sale. 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% buyer-agent compensation, that is $18,750 minus a $10,000 flat fee, or a $8,750 TurboHome rebate. Sales have not opened yet, so builder compensation is still unknown.
More North Bay 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
- Mare Island Company: Community news (Sept 2025)
- Vallejo Sun: Central corridor project halted (May 2026)
- What is being built on Mare Island (2026 status)
- Redfin: Mare Island housing market
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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