Lennar at Riverstone
Several Lennar collections priced from about $399,999 to $752,290.
Active new builds
Buy a new home in Riverstone and keep the commission
Riverstone builders pay your agent's commission. TurboHome credits most of it back to you, on top of whatever incentives the builder offers. On a $450,000 home in Madera, California, that's about $6,250 back at closing.
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Your Riverstone savings stack
- Builder incentivesRate buydowns, closing costs, upgrades
- Negotiated
- TurboHome rebateOn a $450,000 home
- +$6,250
- You keep both
- Builder deal + $6,250
What to know before buying in Riverstone
Riverstone is a 2,000-acre master-planned community along Highway 41 in Madera County, just across the San Joaquin River from north Fresno. Valley Development Company is the developer, and the plan calls for about 6,578 homes in eight districts. The first neighborhood debuted in 2017, and RCLCO ranked Riverstone 16th in the nation for 2025 with 640 new home sales.
The Lodge clubhouse has a pool, a fitness center, and concierge service, and more clubhouses are part of the plan. Riverwalk brings shopping with a Raley's O-N-E Market, and the developer funded a $25 million water plant and a $14 million fire station. Lennar cites 115 acres of parks and open space, and Golden Valley Unified serves the schools. A Highway 41 widening project began in 2026, with completion targeted for 2028.
Lennar lists homes from about $400K to $752K, and McCaffrey, Trumark, Wilson, and Woodside also build here. With that many builders selling at once, incentives and lot premiums change block to block, and HOA dues plus CFD taxes can add a lot to the monthly cost. That is where a local buyer's agent earns their keep.
- 2,000
- Acres
- 6,578
- Homes planned at build-out
- 640
- New homes sold in 2025
- 2017
- Year homebuilding started
- About $400K to $750K
- New home prices
- School districts
- Golden Valley Unified School District
- Property tax
- About 1.65% to 2.05% with CFD, est.
- HOA dues
- About $200 to $250 a month, est. 2026
- Master developer
- Valley Development Company
Stack your rebate on top of Riverstone 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
Riverstone 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 $450,000 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
- $450,000
- Builder-paid commission (2.5%)
- $11,250
- TurboHome flat fee
- $5,000
- 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.
$450,000
*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 $450,000 home price and 2.5% compensation assumption.
- Estimated compensation
- $11,250
- TurboHome flat fee
- $5,000
- Estimated rebate
- $6,250
Final rebate depends on compensation received, your written agreement, lender approval, and closing instructions.
What you'd get back at $450,000
$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 Riverstone 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 Riverstone
- Lennar
- McCaffrey Homes
- Trumark Homes
- Wilson Homes
- 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 Riverstone 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 Riverstone
Each village has its own age, price point, and school zoning. Here is how they compare.
Trumark Homes at Riverstone
Trumark homes with HOA membership and access to The Lodge clubhouse.
Active new builds
Woodside Homes: Cascara
Woodside's Riverstone neighborhood.
Active new builds
Wilson Homes: Regent Park
Wilson Homes' Riverstone neighborhood.
Active new builds
Lodge District
The first district, opened in 2017 around The Lodge clubhouse.
Mostly resale
What our local agents check in Riverstone
The details that change your monthly payment or resale value, and that a model home tour won't mention.
Get HOA and CFD figures in writing
Local agents estimate HOA dues at about $200 to $250 a month and an effective tax rate of about 1.65% to 2.05% with CFDs along the Highway 41 corridor. Ask the builder for the exact numbers on your lot.
Know the water district charge
Root Creek Water District set a Riverstone CFD maximum of about $0.20 per square foot of development. On a 2,500 square foot home that is roughly $500 a year, so include it in your budget.
Plan around Highway 41 construction
The Highway 41 widening between Avenue 10.5 and Avenue 15 began in 2026 and is targeted to finish in 2028. Test the commute at rush hour before you choose a district.
Compare builders in the same district
Five or more builders sell at Riverstone at once. Compare base price, lot premium, and incentives across builders for similar square footage before you commit.
Register your agent on the first visit
Builders here typically require your agent to be with you or registered on your first model visit. Contact a local TurboHome agent before you sign a guest card.
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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
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Dustin Rosenberg
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Buying in Riverstone: common questions
Yes. When the builder pays buyer-agent compensation, TurboHome keeps a flat fee and credits you the rest at closing. On a $450,000 home with 2.5% compensation, that is $11,250 minus a $5,000 flat fee, or a $6,250 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.
River Islands new homes
Lathrop, CA
Selling new homes · 350 sold in 2025
Stanford Crossing new homes
Lathrop, CA
Built out, resale only · 206 sold in 2025
Mountain House new homes
Mountain House, CA
Selling new homes
Tracy Hills new homes
Tracy, CA
Selling new homes
Tesoro Viejo new homes
Madera, CA
Selling new homes
Loma Vista new homes
Clovis, CA
Selling new homes
Written by Lucas Beard. Reviewed by Kevin Kretzmer, CalDRE #01997822. Updated October 2026.
Sources
- Riverstone: Community plan and districts
- Madera County EDC: Annual report 2025
- Lennar: Riverstone
- Trumark Homes: Riverstone FAQ (2026)
- All Elite Homes: Riverstone vs Tesoro Viejo
- Root Creek Water District: Connection fee report
- RCLCO: Top-selling master-planned communities of 2025
- The Business Journal: Riverstone's first neighborhood (2017)
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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