De Young Properties collections
Local builder De Young sells several of the seven current collections.
Active new builds
Buy a new home in Tesoro Viejo and keep the commission
Tesoro Viejo 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 Tesoro Viejo 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 Tesoro Viejo
Tesoro Viejo is a 1,600-acre master-planned community east of Highway 41 at Tesoro Viejo Boulevard and Avenue 15 in Madera County, about 15 minutes from north Fresno. The plan allows up to 5,190 homes in nine residential villages plus about 3 million square feet of commercial space, and more than 1,400 homes are built. A 10,000-tree nursery was planted in 2008, ten years before home construction began.
About 400 acres are set aside for parks and open space, with more than 15 miles of trails. The Ranch House clubhouse has a signature pool, a kids' splash area, two spas, and cabanas. The Town Center has Axis Coffee, a fire station, a sheriff substation, and a Thursday farmers market, and Hillside Elementary and Middle School serves TK-8 on site.
De Young Properties, Lennar, and McCaffrey Homes sell seven collections from the mid $300Ks to the low $700Ks. The tax bill has a low base rate plus flat CSA and CFD charges that vary by village, and HOA dues combine a master assessment with a special benefit area charge. Comparing all of that across builders is where a local buyer's agent earns their keep.
- 1,600
- Acres
- 5,190
- Homes planned at build-out
- 2018
- Year homebuilding started
- Mid $300s to low $700s
- New home prices
- School districts
- Chawanakee Unified School District
- Property tax
- About 1.08% base plus CSA and CFD charges
- HOA dues
- About $200 to $250 a month, est. 2026
- Master developer
- Tesoro Viejo Development
Stack your rebate on top of Tesoro Viejo 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
Tesoro Viejo 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 Tesoro Viejo 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 Tesoro Viejo
- De Young Properties
- Lennar
- McCaffrey 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 Tesoro Viejo 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 Tesoro Viejo
Each village has its own age, price point, and school zoning. Here is how they compare.
Lennar at Tesoro Viejo
Lennar collections, including its Wilde series, in the lower price tiers.
Active new builds
McCaffrey Homes collections
McCaffrey Homes builds across several villages.
Active new builds
Town Center
Axis Coffee, Fire Station 7, a sheriff substation, and a Thursday farmers market.
Shops and services
What our local agents check in Tesoro Viejo
The details that change your monthly payment or resale value, and that a model home tour won't mention.
Ask for the village tax and assessment sheet
The 2021-22 ad valorem rate was about 1.083%, plus flat CSA and CFD charges that vary by village. Ask for the total yearly amount for your lot as well as the rate.
Understand the two-part HOA
HOA dues combine the master association assessment with a special benefit area charge. Local agents estimate about $200 to $250 a month, so get the exact figure in writing.
Shop for fire insurance early
Local agents flag wildfire insurance as a factor in the foothill setting. Get an insurance quote before you remove your inspection or loan contingency.
Plan around Highway 41 construction
Caltrans work to widen Highway 41 between Avenue 10.5 and Avenue 15 began in 2026. Drive the route to north Fresno at commute time before you choose a village.
Register your agent on the first visit
De Young, Lennar, and McCaffrey typically require your agent to be with you or registered on your first model visit. Contact a local TurboHome agent before you tour.
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Tiffany Peng
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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.
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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.
Buying in Tesoro Viejo: 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.
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Written by Lucas Beard. Reviewed by Kevin Kretzmer, CalDRE #01997822. Updated October 2026.
Sources
- Tesoro Viejo: Fast facts for homebuyers (2026)
- Tesoro Viejo: At a glance
- Madera County EDC: Annual report 2025
- All Elite Homes: Riverstone vs Tesoro Viejo
- Lennar: Tesoro Viejo Wilde series
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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