Mission Creek
Condo buildings along the Mission Creek channel and its houseboats.
Mostly resale
Buy a home in Mission Bay and keep the commission
Most homes for sale in Mission Bay are resales. When the seller or a builder pays your agent's commission, TurboHome credits most of it back to you. On a $1,400,000 home in San Francisco, California, that's about $20,000 back at closing.
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Mission Bay is
developed by
developed by
Your Mission Bay savings stack
- Seller concessionsPrice cuts, closing costs, repairs
- Negotiated
- TurboHome rebateOn a $1,400,000 home
- +$20,000
- You keep both
- Your deal + $20,000
What to know before buying in Mission Bay
Mission Bay is a 303-acre neighborhood south of downtown San Francisco, built on former rail yards along the bay. The redevelopment plans were adopted in November 1998, Catellus Development led the early work, and FOCIL-MB took over as master developer in 2005. The plan called for about 6,000 homes, with about 28% affordable, and that housing is now largely built.
UCSF's Mission Bay campus and medical center, the Chase Center arena, and Oracle Park next door anchor the neighborhood. Residents get bay-front parks, the Mission Creek waterway, and new open space along the shoreline. The T Third Muni line runs through the area, and the 4th and King Caltrain station is at its northern edge. Grocery stores, restaurants, and a public library branch serve residents within walking distance.
Almost all homes here are condos in mid-rise and high-rise buildings, so the building matters as much as the unit. Special taxes, master association charges, and building HOA dues add a lot to the monthly cost. A local TurboHome agent can compare buildings, read HOA budgets, and negotiate with sellers, and the TurboHome rebate lowers your cost at closing.
- 303
- Acres
- 6,000
- Homes planned at build-out
- 1999
- Year homebuilding started
- About $1.45M median
- New home prices
- School districts
- San Francisco Unified School District
- Property tax
- About 1.2% plus Mello-Roos
- HOA dues
- Building HOA plus master association
- Master developer
- Catellus, then FOCIL-MB
Stack your rebate on top of the deal in Mission Bay
Most buyers take the listing as offered. The cheapest house in the neighborhood comes from layering three savings.
The seller's or builder's incentive
Sellers in Mission Bay can offer price cuts or closing-cost credits, and any builder still selling there may advertise rate buydowns. Those stay yours when you buy with TurboHome.
Your TurboHome rebate
When the seller or builder pays the buyer's agent commission. We keep a flat fee and credit you the rest at closing, about $20,000 on a $1,400,000 home.
What we negotiate on top
Price, repairs after inspection, and seller-paid closing costs. Sellers rarely offer these to buyers who don't ask.
- Home price
- $1,400,000
- Seller- or builder-paid commission (2.5%)
- $35,000
- TurboHome flat fee
- $15,000
- Your TurboHome rebate
- $20,000
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 $20,000 rebate at closing
Plan with 2.5% buyer-agent compensation. We credit you back and take a low flat fee.
$1,400,000
*Estimate based on 2.5% buyer-agent compensation. Actual compensation is negotiated in your written buyer agreement.
Your planning estimate
$20,000
Estimated rebate after TurboHome applies its exact price-tiered flat fee to the $1,400,000 home price and 2.5% compensation assumption.
- Estimated compensation
- $35,000
- TurboHome flat fee
- $15,000
- Estimated rebate
- $20,000
Final rebate depends on compensation received, your written agreement, lender approval, and closing instructions.
What you'd get back at $1,400,000
$20,000
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.
Where to buy inside Mission Bay
Each section has its own age, price point, and school zoning. Here is how they compare.
Mission Bay South
Newer towers near UCSF and Chase Center.
Mostly resale
Mission Bay North
Buildings near 4th and King Caltrain and Oracle Park.
Mostly resale
Affordable and below-market homes
About 28% of the plan is affordable housing with income rules.
Income restricted
What our local agents check in Mission Bay
The details that change your monthly payment or resale value, and that a listing won't mention.
Read the CFD line on the tax bill
Many buildings pay Mello-Roos taxes through CFD No. 5 or No. 6. Get the exact amount before you write an offer.
Add up all three monthly charges
Owners can pay building HOA dues, a master association charge, and a transportation fee. Ask for all three.
Check game and event days
Giants and Warriors games bring crowds and traffic. Visit on an event night before you commit.
Review building reserves
Older buildings may face special assessments. Read the reserve study in the HOA documents.
Understand BMR rules
Below-market-rate units have resale and income limits. Make sure you know which kind of unit you are buying.
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Real stories from real people who saved thousands with TurboHome.
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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!
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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.
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 Mission Bay: common questions
Yes. On a resale, TurboHome keeps a flat fee from the buyer-agent commission and credits you the rest at closing. On a $1,400,000 home with 2.5% buyer-agent compensation, that is $35,000 minus a $15,000 flat fee, or a $20,000 TurboHome rebate. Buyer-agent compensation on resales is negotiated, so your agent confirms it before you write an offer.
More San Francisco 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
- SF OCII: Mission Bay overview
- Catellus: Mission Bay
- Redfin: Mission Bay housing market
- San Francisco Unified School District: Enrollment
- UCSF: Mission Bay campus
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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