Bay House
Duplex homes from about 2,044 to 2,387 square feet, from $1,038,917, with HOA dues of about $235 to $265.
Active new builds
Buy a new home in The Dunes on Monterey Bay and keep the commission
The Dunes on Monterey Bay 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 The Dunes on Monterey Bay 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 The Dunes on Monterey Bay
The Dunes on Monterey Bay is a 330-acre mixed-use community off Highway 1 and Imjin Parkway in Marina, Monterey County, about 9 miles north of Monterey and 65 miles from San Jose. Shea Homes manages the development, and the plan calls for 1,237 homes, with more than 532 built. Phase 3 adds 284 single-family homes and a 26-acre business park, with sales that began in spring 2025.
Phase I brought a 365,000 square foot shopping center with Target, Best Buy, REI, Kohl's, and a Century movie theater, plus a VA clinic and two hotels. Phase 2 adds more than 30 acres of parks. The coast is about a mile away, and schools are in Monterey Peninsula Unified, including Marina Vista Elementary, Los Arboles Middle, and Marina High.
Shea sells several collections: Bay House duplexes from about $1.04M, Light House from about $1.41M, and Sky House with rooftop decks from about $1.6M, while Rooftops is down to its final homes from about $1.13M. HOA dues run from about $177 to $440 a month depending on the collection. Matching a collection to your budget, then stacking Shea's incentives with a rebate, is where a local buyer's agent earns their keep.
- 330
- Acres
- 1,237
- Homes planned at build-out
- 2006
- Year homebuilding started
- About $1.04M to $1.6M+
- New home prices
- School districts
- Monterey Peninsula Unified School District
- Property tax
- About 1% base plus bonds; ask about CFDs
- HOA dues
- About $177 to $440 a month, 2026
- Master developer
- Shea Homes
Stack your rebate on top of The Dunes on Monterey Bay 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
The Dunes on Monterey Bay 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 The Dunes on Monterey Bay 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 The Dunes on Monterey Bay
- Shea 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 The Dunes on Monterey Bay 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 The Dunes on Monterey Bay
Each village has its own age, price point, and school zoning. Here is how they compare.
Light House
Single-family homes from about 2,848 to 3,057 square feet, from $1,407,920.
Active new builds
Sky House
Homes from about 3,481 to 4,627 square feet with rooftop decks, from $1,601,000.
Active new builds
Rooftops
Award-winning attached homes, down to the final homes from $1,125,000.
Final homes
Phase I neighborhoods
The first 524 homes, near the shopping center and theater.
Mostly resale
What our local agents check in The Dunes on Monterey Bay
The details that change your monthly payment or resale value, and that a model home tour won't mention.
Compare HOA dues by collection
Dues range from about $177 at Sky House to about $440 at Rooftops in 2026. Add them to the price when you compare collections.
Ask about the business park next door
Phase 3 includes a 26-acre business park. Look at the site plan to see what will be built near the lot you like.
Move fast on final Rooftops homes
Rooftops is down to its final homes. Builders often price the last units to close out, so ask what is negotiable.
Compare Shea's lender incentive with your own
Builders often tie incentives to a preferred lender. Compare the total cost with an outside lender and confirm how your TurboHome rebate fits under the credit cap.
Register your agent at the sales office
Shea typically requires your agent to be with you or registered on your first visit to the sales office at 98 8th Street. Contact a local TurboHome agent before you go.
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Real stories from real people who saved thousands with TurboHome.
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Polo Green
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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.
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.
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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 The Dunes on Monterey Bay: 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
Sea Haven 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
- Shea Homes: The Dunes
- Shea Homes: Bay House at The Dunes
- Shea Homes: Sky House at The Dunes
- Shea Homes: Rooftops at The Dunes
- The Dunes Promenade: Brochure (2025)
- Prep Monterey County: Marina new construction costs (2026)
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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