Essence by Shea Homes
Shea's neighborhood at The Preserve, priced from the high $700,000s.
Now selling
Buy a new home in The Preserve at Chino and keep the commission
The Preserve at Chino builders pay your agent's commission. TurboHome credits most of it back to you, on top of whatever incentives the builder offers. On a $850,000 home in Chino, California, that's about $11,250 back at closing.
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Your The Preserve at Chino savings stack
- Builder incentivesRate buydowns, closing costs, upgrades
- Negotiated
- TurboHome rebateOn a $850,000 home
- +$11,250
- You keep both
- Builder deal + $11,250
What to know before buying in The Preserve at Chino
The Preserve is a master-planned community in Chino, in San Bernardino County, from Lewis Planned Communities. Lewis plans more than 8,000 homes and apartments on about 1,125 acres, with schools, parks, recreation centers, and about 25 acres of commercial land. Current neighborhoods are being built by Shea Homes, Richmond American, Beazer Homes, and Century Communities, and Homecoming adds rental apartments.
Residents share four recreation centers, the Parkhouse, Club on Main, Gardenhouse, and Meadowhouse, plus dog parks and community gardens. A Town Center with Stater Bros. Markets, Starbucks, and restaurants sits inside the community. Cal Aero Preserve Academy and Legacy Academy, both K-8 schools in Chino Valley Unified, are on site, and Chino Hills High serves older students.
For buyers, new homes start in the high $700,000s at Essence by Shea and reach the low $1.1 millions at Heritage by Century, which is in its final phase. Resale townhomes have listed near $590,000. Special taxes are significant here: one builder listed a base rate of about 1.1% plus $9,700 to $11,700 a year in special assessments. A local TurboHome agent compares tax bills across neighborhoods, negotiates lot premiums, upgrades, and lender incentives, and stacks builder incentives with your TurboHome rebate.
- 1,125
- Acres
- 8,000
- Homes planned at build-out
- 2007
- Year homebuilding started
- About $590K to $1.2M
- New home prices
- School districts
- Chino Valley Unified
- Property tax
- About 1.1% base plus special assessments
- HOA dues
- About $143 to $395 a month by tract, 2026
- Master developer
- Lewis Planned Communities
Stack your rebate on top of The Preserve at Chino 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 Preserve at Chino 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 $11,250 on a $850,000 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
- $850,000
- Builder-paid commission (2.5%)
- $21,250
- TurboHome flat fee
- $10,000
- Your TurboHome rebate
- $11,250
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 $11,250 rebate at closing
Plan with 2.5% buyer-agent compensation. We credit you back and take a low flat fee.
$850,000
*Estimate based on 2.5% buyer-agent compensation. Actual compensation is negotiated in your written buyer agreement.
Your planning estimate
$11,250
Estimated rebate after TurboHome applies its exact price-tiered flat fee to the $850,000 home price and 2.5% compensation assumption.
- Estimated compensation
- $21,250
- TurboHome flat fee
- $10,000
- Estimated rebate
- $11,250
Final rebate depends on compensation received, your written agreement, lender approval, and closing instructions.
What you'd get back at $850,000
$11,250
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 The Preserve at Chino 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 Preserve at Chino
- Shea Homes
- Richmond American
- Beazer Homes
- Century Communities
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 Preserve at Chino 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 Preserve at Chino
Each village has its own age, price point, and school zoning. Here is how they compare.
Journey by Richmond American
Richmond American homes priced from the mid $800,000s.
Now selling
Homestead by Beazer Homes
Beazer's neighborhood, priced from the mid $800,000s.
Now selling
Heritage by Century Communities
Larger homes from the low $1.1 millions, in their final opportunity.
Final homes
Legacy by Trumark Homes
A Trumark neighborhood served by Legacy Academy, with dues planned near $143 a month.
Recent builds
What our local agents check in The Preserve at Chino
The details that change your monthly payment or resale value, and that a model home tour won't mention.
Get the special assessment figure
Special assessments vary by neighborhood. One builder listed $9,700 to $11,700 a year on top of the base rate, so we pull the exact figure for every homesite and resale.
Register your agent first
Builders here usually register buyers at the first visit. Contact a local TurboHome agent before you tour so the builder pays compensation and your TurboHome rebate is protected.
Compare HOA dues by tract
Dues range from about $143 a month in some detached neighborhoods to about $395 for some townhomes. We compare the total monthly cost, not just the price.
Watch the final Heritage homes
Heritage is in its final phase, and model homes can come up for sale. Last homes and models are often where builders negotiate most on upgrades and closing costs.
Confirm school assignments
Cal Aero Preserve Academy and Legacy Academy are both inside the community. Confirm which one a homesite is assigned to with Chino Valley Unified.
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Real stories from real people who saved thousands with TurboHome.
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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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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 The Preserve at Chino: common questions
Yes. When the builder pays buyer-agent compensation, TurboHome keeps a flat fee and credits you the rest at closing. On a $850,000 home with 2.5% compensation, that is $21,250 minus a $10,000 flat fee, or a $11,250 TurboHome rebate. Your lender confirms how the credit is applied.
More Inland Empire 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
- Lewis Group of Companies: Planned communities
- The Preserve at Chino: Neighborhoods
- The Preserve at Chino: Community brochure (2026)
- Trumark Homes: Legacy at The Preserve FAQ
- Compass: 8243 Spirit St listing (2025)
- John Hart Real Estate: Heritage at The Preserve sale (2026)
- Chino Valley Unified School District
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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