Shor
Lennar's entry collection, from about $551,000.
New builds
Buy a new home in Northlake and keep the commission
Northlake builders pay your agent's commission. TurboHome credits most of it back to you, on top of whatever incentives the builder offers. On a $650,000 home in Sacramento, California, that's about $6,250 back at closing.
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Your Northlake savings stack
- Builder incentivesRate buydowns, closing costs, upgrades
- Negotiated
- TurboHome rebateOn a $650,000 home
- +$6,250
- You keep both
- Builder deal + $6,250
What to know before buying in Northlake
Northlake is a 577-acre master-planned community in North Natomas, Sacramento, developed by Integral Communities. It was planned for years as Greenbriar before it launched under the Northlake name. Integral plans about 2,175 single-family homes plus apartments, built around about 41 acres of lakes, 65 acres of trails and open space, about 21 acres of parks, and a 16.8-acre K-8 school site.
Lennar is the homebuilder, with sales that opened in 2021 and a second phase selling now. Collections include Shor, Lakelet, Wavmor, Crestvue, Watersyde, Drifton, and Bleau, with Lennar prices from about $551,000 to about $923,000. The 1.5-acre Resident's Club, with a pool, opened in July 2022. Sacramento International Airport and downtown are both a short drive.
North Natomas sits behind levees, and new building there paused for years before FEMA flood rules changed in 2015, so flood insurance and Mello-Roos belong in your budget. A recent listing showed HOA dues of about $97 a month. A local TurboHome agent helps you compare collections, lots, and the full monthly cost. 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.
- 577
- Acres
- 2,551
- Homes planned at build-out
- 2021
- Year homebuilding started
- About $550s to $900s
- New home prices
- School districts
- Twin Rivers Unified
- Property tax
- About 1% plus Mello-Roos (est.)
- HOA dues
- About $97/mo (2026 listing)
- Master developer
- Integral Communities
Stack your rebate on top of Northlake 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
Northlake 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 $6,250 on a $650,000 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
- $650,000
- Builder-paid commission (2.5%)
- $16,250
- TurboHome flat fee
- $10,000
- Your TurboHome rebate
- $6,250
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 $6,250 rebate at closing
Plan with 2.5% buyer-agent compensation. We credit you back and take a low flat fee.
$650,000
*Estimate based on 2.5% buyer-agent compensation. Actual compensation is negotiated in your written buyer agreement.
Your planning estimate
$6,250
Estimated rebate after TurboHome applies its exact price-tiered flat fee to the $650,000 home price and 2.5% compensation assumption.
- Estimated compensation
- $16,250
- TurboHome flat fee
- $10,000
- Estimated rebate
- $6,250
Final rebate depends on compensation received, your written agreement, lender approval, and closing instructions.
What you'd get back at $650,000
$6,250
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 Northlake 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 Northlake
- Lennar
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 Northlake 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 Northlake
Each village has its own age, price point, and school zoning. Here is how they compare.
Lakelet
Lennar homes from about $597,000.
New builds
Wavmor
Lennar homes from about $604,000.
New builds
Crestvue and Watersyde
Lennar collections from about $631,000 and $634,000.
New builds
Drifton
Lennar homes from about $647,000.
New builds
Bleau
Lennar's largest plans, from about $641,000 to about $873,000.
New builds
What our local agents check in Northlake
The details that change your monthly payment or resale value, and that a model home tour won't mention.
Price in flood insurance
North Natomas is protected by levees. Building resumed after FEMA's 2015 A99 designation. Get a flood insurance quote for your lot before you sign.
Count Mello-Roos
Northlake homes carry Mello-Roos special taxes on top of the base rate. Ask Lennar for the estimated tax bill on your homesite.
Pick the right lot
Lots near the lakes and trails can carry premiums. Our local agents compare lot premiums with quick move-in homes so you see the real price.
Use the Resident's Club
The 1.5-acre Resident's Club with a pool celebrated its grand opening in July 2022. Ask what your HOA dues cover.
Register at Lennar first
Bring or register a local TurboHome agent on your first visit to the Lennar welcome home center so buyer-agent compensation, and your rebate, stay in place.
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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
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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 Northlake: common questions
Yes. When the builder pays buyer-agent compensation, TurboHome keeps a flat fee and credits you the rest at closing. On a $650,000 home with 2.5% compensation, that is $16,250 minus a $10,000 flat fee, or a $6,250 TurboHome rebate. Your lender confirms how the credit is applied.
More Sacramento 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
- Integral Communities: Northlake
- Lennar: Northlake
- Builder: Sales open at Northlake
- Coldwell Banker: Northlake resale listing
- Houseberry: Sacramento new home permits in Natomas and Delta Shores
- RubyHome: Northlake
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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