The Lakes
The current building area with 12 neighborhoods from Lennar, Taylor Morrison, Century, Richmond American, and Rurka. Full buildout is expected in spring 2027.
Active new builds
Buy a new home in Mountain House and keep the commission
Mountain House 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 Mountain House, California, that's about $11,250 back at closing.
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Your Mountain House 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 Mountain House
Mountain House is a master-planned community in southwest San Joaquin County, between Tracy and the Altamont Pass. It incorporated as a city in 2024 and has about 28,000 residents. Mountain House Developers LLC is the master developer of The Lakes, the current building area, where full buildout is expected in spring 2027. The ACE train station in Tracy is about 8 miles away.
The Lakes has 12 neighborhoods with homes from about 1,829 to 3,971 square feet, three to six bedrooms, and some plans with an ADU. Lennar's Lakeshore includes a five-acre park, and Bethany Reservoir is close by. College Park, another newer area, has homes from Richmond American, KB Home, and Woodside. Schools are run by Lammersville Joint Unified.
Prices at The Lakes start in the high $700Ks, and Lennar's Lakeshore runs from about $771K to $1.24M. Several builders sell at the same time, and CFD special taxes can add about $3,000 to $5,000 a year, so two homes at the same price can carry very different monthly costs. Builders also trade sites, as Lennar did when it bought former Trimark neighborhoods. That is where a local buyer's agent earns their keep.
- 4,784
- Acres
- 16,000
- Homes planned at build-out
- 2003
- Year homebuilding started
- About $770K to $1.24M
- New home prices
- School districts
- Lammersville Joint Unified
- Property tax
- About 1.8% including CFD taxes, est.
- Master developer
- Mountain House Developers LLC
Stack your rebate on top of Mountain House 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
Mountain House 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 Mountain House 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 Mountain House
- Lennar
- Taylor Morrison
- Century Communities
- Richmond American
- Rurka Homes
- KB Home
- Woodside 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 Mountain House 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 Mountain House
Each village has its own age, price point, and school zoning. Here is how they compare.
Lakeshore by Lennar
Lugano, Maggiore, Mezzano, and Turano collections around a five-acre park, about $771,074 to $1,243,880.
Active new builds
College Park
Newer neighborhoods with Richmond American, KB Home, and Woodside.
Active new builds
Century at Lakeshore and Lakeview
Century Communities sells Lotus at Lakeshore and Malana at Lakeview.
Active new builds
What our local agents check in Mountain House
The details that change your monthly payment or resale value, and that a model home tour won't mention.
Get the CFD amount for your exact lot
Local agents put Mountain House CFD special taxes at about $3,000 to $5,000 a year. Ask the builder for the lot-specific figure in writing and compare it across builders before you sign.
Ask each builder for HOA dues in writing
We did not find a published community-wide HOA figure. Ask for the dues and what they cover for the neighborhood you are buying in.
Look at ADU floor plans if family will live with you
Some plans at The Lakes include an ADU. Compare the price per square foot against standard plans, since the ADU changes resale comparisons too.
Watch for builder site changes
Lennar bought former Trimark neighborhood sites, and The Lakes is expected to finish in spring 2027. Inventory and incentives can move quickly as builders close out phases.
Register your agent before you tour models
Most builders here require your agent to be with you or registered on your first visit. Contact a local TurboHome agent before you sign a guest card.
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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.
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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 Mountain House: 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.
More Central Valley communities with new homes
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
- Mountain House Living: New homes
- Mountain House Living: FAQs
- Lennar: Lakeshore at Mountain House
- Hero Real Estate: Living in Mountain House, 2026 guide
- RCLCO: Top-selling MPCs mid-year 2021 drilldown
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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