Northpoint by Lennar
Skylark, Sungate, and Starling collections from about $473,000 to about $614,000.
New builds
Buy a new home in Plumas Lake and keep the commission
Plumas Lake builders pay your agent's commission. TurboHome credits most of it back to you, on top of whatever incentives the builder offers. On a $480,000 home in Plumas Lake, California, that's about $7,000 back at closing.
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Your Plumas Lake savings stack
- Builder incentivesRate buydowns, closing costs, upgrades
- Negotiated
- TurboHome rebateOn a $480,000 home
- +$7,000
- You keep both
- Builder deal + $7,000
What to know before buying in Plumas Lake
Plumas Lake is a master-planned community of about 5,000 acres in southern Yuba County, about 35 miles north of downtown Sacramento. It sits between Olivehurst to the north and the Bear River to the south, with Highway 70 along most of its east edge. Yuba County approved the Plumas Lake Specific Plan on September 21, 1993 and amended it in 2023. Homebuilding took off in the early 2000s, and the area now has its own elementary school district and parks.
Several builders sell here now, and prices are among the lowest for new homes in the Sacramento region. Lennar lists Northpoint from about $473,000, Cresleigh sells Plumas Ranch from about $456,000, K. Hovnanian sells Luna Bella from about $475,000, and Richmond American sells Seasons at Riverton. Larger plans reach the $600,000s.
Homes pay the 1% base rate plus a community facilities district for water, sewer, and parks and a county service area charge, so the full tax bill matters. Lennar also sells a Plumas Lake neighborhood called Rio Del Oro, which has no tie to the Rancho Cordova community of the same name. A local TurboHome agent helps you compare builders, taxes, and resales. 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.
- 5,000
- Acres
- 11,000
- Homes planned at build-out
- 2003
- Year homebuilding started
- About $450s to $650s
- New home prices
- School districts
- Plumas Lake Elementary, Wheatland Union High
- Property tax
- About 1% plus OPUD CFD and CSA 66A charges (est.)
- HOA dues
- Varies by neighborhood; ask builder (2026)
- Master developer
- Multiple landowners (Plumas Lake Specific Plan)
Stack your rebate on top of Plumas Lake 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
Plumas Lake 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 $7,000 on a $480,000 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
- $480,000
- Builder-paid commission (2.5%)
- $12,000
- TurboHome flat fee
- $5,000
- Your TurboHome rebate
- $7,000
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 $7,000 rebate at closing
Plan with 2.5% buyer-agent compensation. We credit you back and take a low flat fee.
$480,000
*Estimate based on 2.5% buyer-agent compensation. Actual compensation is negotiated in your written buyer agreement.
Your planning estimate
$7,000
Estimated rebate after TurboHome applies its exact price-tiered flat fee to the $480,000 home price and 2.5% compensation assumption.
- Estimated compensation
- $12,000
- TurboHome flat fee
- $5,000
- Estimated rebate
- $7,000
Final rebate depends on compensation received, your written agreement, lender approval, and closing instructions.
What you'd get back at $480,000
$7,000
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.
How we negotiate with Plumas Lake 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 Plumas Lake
- Lennar
- Cresleigh Homes
- Richmond American
- K. Hovnanian
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 Plumas Lake 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 Plumas Lake
Each village has its own age, price point, and school zoning. Here is how they compare.
Plumas Ranch by Cresleigh
The Bluffs from about $456,000, The Grove from about $511,000, and Riverside from about $649,000.
New builds
Luna Bella by K. Hovnanian
New homes from about $475,000.
New builds
Seasons at Riverton
Richmond American's Seasons collection in Riverton North and South.
New builds
Rio Del Oro by Lennar
Lennar's Brightwood collection from about $496,000. Not related to Rio del Oro in Rancho Cordova.
New builds
What our local agents check in Plumas Lake
The details that change your monthly payment or resale value, and that a model home tour won't mention.
Add up the special charges
Yuba County lists OPUD CFD 2002-1 Plumas Lake, an OPUD park maintenance CFD, and CSA 66A Plumas Lake as direct charges on many parcels. Ask for the full tax bill on any home.
Get a flood insurance quote
Plumas Lake sits near the Feather and Bear Rivers and relies on levees. Ask your insurer for a quote on your exact lot before you sign.
Do not mix up Rio Del Oro
Lennar's Rio Del Oro neighborhood is in Plumas Lake. Rio del Oro in Rancho Cordova, Sacramento County, is a different master plan.
Test the commute
Most buyers commute south on Highway 70 and Highway 99 toward Sacramento. Try the drive at rush hour.
Register on your first visit
Bring or register a local TurboHome agent on your first visit to any Plumas Lake model so buyer-agent compensation, and your rebate, stay in place.
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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
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Rebbecca R.
Buying in Plumas Lake: common questions
Yes. When the builder pays buyer-agent compensation, TurboHome keeps a flat fee and credits you the rest at closing. On a $480,000 home with 2.5% compensation, that is $12,000 minus a $5,000 flat fee, or a $7,000 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.
Amoruso Ranch new homes
Roseville, CA
Selling new homes · 265 sold in 2025
Arbor Ranch new homes
Elk Grove, CA
Selling new homes · 264 sold in 2025
Folsom Ranch new homes
Folsom, CA
Selling new homes · 247 sold in 2025
Placer Vineyards new homes
Placer County, CA
Selling new homes
Rio del Oro new homes
Rancho Cordova, CA
Selling new homes
Twelve Bridges new homes
Lincoln, CA
Selling new homes
Written by Lucas Beard. Reviewed by Kevin Kretzmer, CalDRE #01997822. Updated October 2026.
Sources
- Realtor.com: Plumas Lake new home communities
- Lennar: Northpoint
- Cresleigh Homes: Plumas Lake
- Ruth Brewer: Plumas Lake neighborhood guide
- Yuba County: Plans and projects
- Yuba County: Plumas Lake Specific Plan
- Yuba County: 2024-25 direct charge tax code summary
- Olivehurst PUD: Plumas Lake CFD 2002-1 tax levy
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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