Amara
The largest detached homes, about 2,637 to 3,300 square feet with four to five bedrooms. Opened in 2020 from the low $1.1 millions.
Mostly resale
Buy a new home in Serrano Summit and keep the commission
Serrano Summit builders pay your agent's commission. TurboHome credits most of it back to you, on top of whatever incentives the builder offers. On a $1,500,000 home in Lake Forest, California, that's about $22,500 back at closing.
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Your Serrano Summit savings stack
- Builder incentivesRate buydowns, closing costs, upgrades
- Negotiated
- TurboHome rebateOn a $1,500,000 home
- +$22,500
- You keep both
- Builder deal + $22,500
What to know before buying in Serrano Summit
Serrano Summit is Lennar's master-planned community in Lake Forest, in Orange County, on about 99 acres off Bake Parkway next to the city's Civic Center. The city approved 537 homes in six neighborhoods, a mix of detached homes, paired homes, and townhomes. Lennar grand opened the first two collections, Amara and Soria, in February 2020, and most collections have since sold out, with a few final homes still released by Lennar.
All six neighborhoods share one HOA and the Summit Club, with a beach-entry pool, spa, cabanas, barbecue area, fireplaces, and pickleball courts. South Park adds a playground and basketball court, and North Park has two playgrounds and open turf. Students attend Saddleback Valley Unified schools, with El Toro High as the nearest high school.
Serrano Summit homes pay no Mello-Roos, a real saving next to Irvine villages. A Soria home resold for $1,545,000 in 2024, and Lennar now sells remaining lots through a bid process rather than a waitlist. Collections and lots vary a lot inside one HOA, so a local buyer's agent who comps by collection helps you avoid overpaying. Our local agents negotiate on lot premiums and lender incentives for new homes, write strong resale offers, and credit you a TurboHome rebate at closing.
- 99
- Acres
- 537
- Homes planned at build-out
- 2020
- Year homebuilding started
- From about $1.5M detached
- New home prices
- School districts
- Saddleback Valley Unified School District
- Property tax
- 1% base plus bonds; no Mello-Roos
- HOA dues
- One HOA for all six neighborhoods; ask per home
- Master developer
- Lennar
Stack your rebate on top of Serrano Summit 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
Serrano Summit 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 $22,500 on a $1,500,000 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
- $1,500,000
- Builder-paid commission (2.5%)
- $37,500
- TurboHome flat fee
- $15,000
- Your TurboHome rebate
- $22,500
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 $22,500 rebate at closing
Plan with 2.5% buyer-agent compensation. We credit you back and take a low flat fee.
$1,500,000
*Estimate based on 2.5% buyer-agent compensation. Actual compensation is negotiated in your written buyer agreement.
Your planning estimate
$22,500
Estimated rebate after TurboHome applies its exact price-tiered flat fee to the $1,500,000 home price and 2.5% compensation assumption.
- Estimated compensation
- $37,500
- TurboHome flat fee
- $15,000
- Estimated rebate
- $22,500
Final rebate depends on compensation received, your written agreement, lender approval, and closing instructions.
What you'd get back at $1,500,000
$22,500
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 Serrano Summit 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 Serrano Summit
- 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 Serrano Summit 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 Serrano Summit
Each village has its own age, price point, and school zoning. Here is how they compare.
Soria
Detached homes of about 2,308 to 2,727 square feet. One sold for $1,545,000 in March 2024.
Mostly resale
Covera
A detached collection that has sold out.
Mostly resale
Arieta and Oreste
Later collections, where Lennar has released some remaining lots by bid.
Active new builds
What our local agents check in Serrano Summit
The details that change your monthly payment or resale value, and that a model home tour won't mention.
Use the no Mello-Roos advantage
Lennar marketed Serrano Summit with no Mello-Roos, and resale listings still confirm it. Compare total monthly cost with Irvine homes that carry a CFD tax.
Comp by collection
Amara, Soria, Covera, and the attached collections all share one HOA but sell at very different prices. We pull sales from the same collection before you make an offer.
Ask how remaining lots are sold
Lennar has moved final releases to a bid process. We help you set a smart bid and ask for closing help or upgrades.
Price the lot premium
Lot location and size change the price inside the same collection. Compare any premium with similar resales before you commit.
Register us before your first visit
If you plan to bid on a Lennar home, tell us first so we are registered as your agent before you talk to the sales team.
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Wilmer Tejada
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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.
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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 Serrano Summit: common questions
Yes. When the builder pays buyer-agent compensation, TurboHome keeps a flat fee and credits you the rest at closing. On a $1,500,000 home with 2.5% compensation, that is $37,500 minus a $15,000 flat fee, or a $22,500 TurboHome rebate. Your lender confirms how the credit is applied.
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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
- City of Lake Forest: Serrano Summit
- City of Lake Forest: Serrano Summit Area Plan
- Lennar: Serrano Summit grand opening (2020)
- The Harter Group: Serrano Summit guide
- Wikimedia Commons: Jose Serrano Adobe 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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