Layia by Trumark Homes
Homes from about 1,849 to 2,725 square feet, priced from about $1,092,990.
Active new builds
Buy a new home in Sea Haven and keep the commission
Sea Haven builders pay your agent's commission. TurboHome credits most of it back to you, on top of whatever incentives the builder offers. On a $1,200,000 home in Marina, California, that's about $15,000 back at closing.
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Your Sea Haven savings stack
- Builder incentivesRate buydowns, closing costs, upgrades
- Negotiated
- TurboHome rebateOn a $1,200,000 home
- +$15,000
- You keep both
- Builder deal + $15,000
What to know before buying in Sea Haven
Sea Haven is a 248-acre community on former Fort Ord land in Marina, Monterey County, between Imjin Road, Abrams Drive, and 12th Street. The Marina Heights specific plan was approved in May 2003 for 1,050 homes, but litigation and the recession delayed it until Wathen Castanos took over in 2018. Trumark Homes acquired Wathen Castanos in December 2023, and about 600 homes were built by mid-2025.
The Cove Clubhouse and ten neighborhood parks serve residents, and the 14,651-acre Fort Ord National Monument is close by for hiking and biking. The Dunes shopping area, with Target, Best Buy, REI, and a movie theater, is about a mile away. The plan also includes 210 below-market homes, sold by lottery.
Trumark sells two collections: Layia from about $1.09M and Villosa from about $1.3M, with up to seven bedrooms. Its 2026 offer included a 2/1 rate buydown and up to $100K in savings on select homes, and HOA dues are about $150 a month. Stacking those incentives with a TurboHome rebate takes careful planning with the lender, and that is where a local buyer's agent earns their keep.
- 248
- Acres
- 1,050
- Homes planned at build-out
- 2015
- Year homebuilding started
- About $1.1M to $1.4M
- New home prices
- School districts
- Monterey Peninsula Unified School District
- Property tax
- About 1% base plus bonds; ask about CFDs
- HOA dues
- About $150 a month, 2026
- Master developer
- Trumark Homes
Stack your rebate on top of Sea Haven 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
Sea Haven 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 $15,000 on a $1,200,000 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
- $1,200,000
- Builder-paid commission (2.5%)
- $30,000
- TurboHome flat fee
- $15,000
- Your TurboHome rebate
- $15,000
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 $15,000 rebate at closing
Plan with 2.5% buyer-agent compensation. We credit you back and take a low flat fee.
$1,200,000
*Estimate based on 2.5% buyer-agent compensation. Actual compensation is negotiated in your written buyer agreement.
Your planning estimate
$15,000
Estimated rebate after TurboHome applies its exact price-tiered flat fee to the $1,200,000 home price and 2.5% compensation assumption.
- Estimated compensation
- $30,000
- TurboHome flat fee
- $15,000
- Estimated rebate
- $15,000
Final rebate depends on compensation received, your written agreement, lender approval, and closing instructions.
What you'd get back at $1,200,000
$15,000
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 Sea Haven 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 Sea Haven
- Trumark 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 Sea Haven 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 Sea Haven
Each village has its own age, price point, and school zoning. Here is how they compare.
Villosa by Trumark Homes
Larger homes from about 2,380 to 3,601 square feet with up to seven bedrooms, from about $1,299,490.
Active new builds
Larkspur below-market homes
210 townhomes and cottages sold by lottery to income-qualified buyers.
Below-market lottery
Earlier Sea Haven homes
Homes built since construction restarted, around The Cove Clubhouse.
Mostly resale
What our local agents check in Sea Haven
The details that change your monthly payment or resale value, and that a model home tour won't mention.
Confirm current pricing in writing
Trumark's site and local agent reports have shown different starting prices for Layia and Villosa in 2026. Ask for the current price sheet for the lot you want.
Plan the buydown and rebate together
Trumark has offered a 2/1 buydown and up to $100,000 in savings on select homes. Loan programs cap total credits, so we plan the buydown, savings, and TurboHome rebate together.
Ask for the tax disclosure
We did not find an official special tax figure for Sea Haven. Ask Trumark for the tax disclosure on your lot before you compare monthly payments.
Know the below-market lottery rules
Larkspur's 210 below-market homes are sold by lottery with income limits and resale rules. Read them carefully if you are applying.
Register your agent on the first visit
Trumark typically requires your agent to be with you or registered on your first visit. Contact a local TurboHome agent before you tour The Cove or the models.
Meet your Agents
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Real stories from real people who saved thousands with TurboHome.
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.
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.
J
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 Sea Haven: common questions
Yes. When the builder pays buyer-agent compensation, TurboHome keeps a flat fee and credits you the rest at closing. On a $1,200,000 home with 2.5% compensation, that is $30,000 minus a $15,000 flat fee, or a $15,000 TurboHome rebate. Your lender confirms how the credit is applied.
More Central Coast communities with new homes
The same rebate and builder negotiation apply in every community we cover.
Trilogy at Monarch Dunes new homes
Nipomo, CA
Late stage, fewer lots left
Dana Reserve new homes
Nipomo, CA
Planned, sales not open yet
The Dunes on Monterey Bay new homes
Marina, CA
Selling new homes
Rice Ranch new homes
Orcutt, CA
Late stage, fewer lots left
Avila Ranch new homes
San Luis Obispo, CA
Selling new homes
San Luis Ranch new homes
San Luis Obispo, CA
Built out, resale only
Written by Lucas Beard. Reviewed by Kevin Kretzmer, CalDRE #01997822. Updated October 2026.
Sources
- Trumark Homes: Sea Haven
- Trumark Homes: New Central California division
- City of Marina: Planning Commission staff report (2023)
- City of Marina: Sea Haven (Marina Heights)
- The Dunes Promenade: Brochure (2025)
- Prep Monterey County: What Sea Haven really costs (2026)
- Monterey Coast Realty: Sea Haven price guide
- Shea Homes: Bay House at The Dunes (Marina schools)
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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