Phase I
The first phase of Playa Vista, with condos, townhomes, and some houses. Homes here are in CFD No. 4, set to end in 2031.
Mostly resale
Buy a home in Playa Vista and keep the commission
Most homes for sale in Playa Vista 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 Los Angeles, California, that's about $20,000 back at closing.
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Your Playa Vista 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 Playa Vista
Playa Vista is a master-planned neighborhood on the Westside of Los Angeles, between Marina del Rey, Westchester, and the Ballona Wetlands. It sits on the former Hughes Aircraft site, building began in 2002, and Brookfield Residential leads the community today. Most homes are condos and townhomes, along with single-family homes, and the builders have largely sold out, so homes here mostly sell as resales.
Residents share 29 parks, the Centerpointe Club and The Resort fitness and pool clubs, and trails along Bluff Creek and the wetlands. Runway at Playa Vista has shops, restaurants, and groceries, and The Campus brings large tech and media offices within walking distance. Students attend Los Angeles Unified schools, including Playa Vista Elementary inside the community.
The median sale is about $1.4 million, with condos near $1.22 million and houses near $2.85 million. Owners pay a master fee of about $375 a month plus any building association, and a 0.75% community enhancement fee applies when a home sells. Phase I homes sit in Community Facilities District No. 4, which is set to end in 2031, while Phase II homes do not. A local buyer's agent who checks the phase, fees, and building budget helps you compare homes fairly. Our local agents write strong offers and credit you a TurboHome rebate at closing.
- 460
- Acres
- 5,800
- Homes planned at build-out
- 2002
- Year homebuilding started
- Median about $1.4M
- New home prices
- School districts
- Los Angeles Unified School District
- Property tax
- 1% base plus bonds; CFD No. 4 in Phase I to 2031
- HOA dues
- About $375 a month master fee plus sub-HOAs
- Master developer
- Brookfield Residential
Stack your rebate on top of the deal in Playa Vista
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 Playa Vista 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 Playa Vista
Each section has its own age, price point, and school zoning. Here is how they compare.
Phase II
The later phase, close to Runway and The Campus, outside CFD No. 4.
Mostly resale
Single-family homes
The smaller share of houses in Playa Vista, with a median sale near $2.85 million.
Mostly resale
Condos and townhomes
Most Playa Vista homes, with a median sale near $1.22 million.
Mostly resale
What our local agents check in Playa Vista
The details that change your monthly payment or resale value, and that a listing won't mention.
Check which phase the home is in
Phase I homes pay a special tax under CFD No. 4, set to end in 2031. Phase II homes do not. Pull the tax bill for the specific home.
Add every fee
Expect the master fee of about $375 a month plus any building association. Ask for both budgets and any planned special assessments.
Budget the enhancement fee
A 0.75% community enhancement fee is charged when a home sells. Confirm who pays it in your purchase contract.
Confirm the school
Playa Vista Elementary is inside the community, but LAUSD assignments depend on the address. Confirm the attendance area with the district.
Compare by building
Condo prices vary with the building, floor, and view. We pull sales from the same building before you make an offer.
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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.
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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 Playa Vista: common questions
Yes, when the seller pays buyer-agent compensation. TurboHome keeps a flat fee and credits you the rest at closing. On a $1,400,000 home with 2.5% compensation, that is $35,000 minus a $15,000 flat fee, or a $20,000 TurboHome rebate. Your lender confirms how the credit is applied.
Written by Lucas Beard. Reviewed by Kevin Kretzmer, CalDRE #01997822. Updated October 2026.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Playa Vista, Los Angeles
- Playa Vista: our story
- Brett Ross Group: Playa Vista guide
- Los Angeles Unified School District
- Wikimedia Commons: Bluff Creek and Playa Vista photo
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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