The Island Amenity Village
Clubhouse, lazy river, lap pool, splash pad, tennis and pickleball courts, sand volleyball, dog park, shaded pavilion, and event lawn.
Amenity hub
Buy a new home in Marvida and keep the commission
Marvida builders pay your agent's commission. TurboHome credits most of it back to you, on top of whatever incentives the builder offers. On a $325,000 home in Cypress, Texas, that's about $4,750 back at closing.
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Your Marvida savings stack
- Builder incentivesRate buydowns, closing costs, upgrades
- Negotiated
- TurboHome rebateOn a $325,000 home
- +$4,750
- You keep both
- Builder deal + $4,750
What to know before buying in Marvida
Marvida is an 856-acre master-planned community in Cypress, north of FM 529, west of Fry Road, and east of the Grand Parkway. Land Tejas launched it with Starwood Land, and the community opened in 2022. The master plan calls for approximately 2,500 homes.
The Island Amenity Village is the center of community life, with a clubhouse, lazy river, lap pool, splash pad, tennis and pickleball courts, sand volleyball, a dog park, and an event lawn. Marvida residents can also use amenities at the sister communities of Miramesa, Canyon Lakes West, and Bridge Creek. Students attend Cypress-Fairbanks ISD, with Walker Elementary, Andre Elementary, Rowe Middle School, and Cypress Park High School listed by the community.
The 2025 community brochure lists 12 builders, from Centex and KB Home to Perry Homes and Chesmar, with new homes from the high $200s to the $500s. The plan also includes a gated section and a rental neighborhood. Third-party guides estimate HOA dues of about $1,245 to $1,255 a year and a 2025 combined tax rate of about 3.24%. With that many builders, a local buyer's agent helps you compare plans, lots, and incentives before you commit to one.
- 856
- Acres
- 2,500
- Homes planned at build-out
- 2021
- Year homebuilding started
- High $200s to $500s
- New home prices
- School districts
- Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
- Property tax
- About 3.24% combined (2025, third-party estimate)
- HOA dues
- About $1,245 to $1,255 a year (third-party estimate)
- Master developer
- Land Tejas / Starwood Land
Stack your rebate on top of Marvida 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
Marvida 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 $4,750 on a $325,000 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
- $325,000
- Builder-paid commission (3%)
- $9,750
- TurboHome flat fee
- $5,000
- Your TurboHome rebate
- $4,750
Example at a 3% 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 $4,750 rebate at closing
Plan with 3% buyer-agent compensation. We credit you back and take a low flat fee.
$325,000
*Estimate based on 3% buyer-agent compensation. Actual compensation is negotiated in your written buyer agreement.
Your planning estimate
$4,750
Estimated rebate after TurboHome applies its exact price-tiered flat fee to the $325,000 home price and 3% compensation assumption.
- Estimated compensation
- $9,750
- TurboHome flat fee
- $5,000
- Estimated rebate
- $4,750
Final rebate depends on compensation received, your written agreement, lender approval, and closing instructions.
What you'd get back at $325,000
$4,750
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 Marvida 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 Marvida
- Brightland Homes
- CastleRock Communities
- Centex
- Chesmar Homes
- Hamilton Thomas Homes
- K. Hovnanian Homes
- KB Home
- Long Lake
- M/I Homes
- Perry Homes
- Smith Douglas Homes
- Tricoast 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 Marvida 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 Marvida
Each village has its own age, price point, and school zoning. Here is how they compare.
Morrison Grove
A Marvida neighborhood where the master plan lists M/I Homes, Smith Douglas Homes, and Tricoast Homes.
Active new builds
Model home park
Model homes from builders including Brightland, CastleRock, Centex, Chesmar, Hamilton Thomas, K. Hovnanian, KB Home, Long Lake, and Perry Homes, open daily.
Active new builds
Gated section
The master plan includes a gated section. Ask which homesites sit inside the gate and whether a separate assessment applies.
Gated
Willow at Marvida
A neighborhood of homes for rent inside Marvida, listed on the community brochure. A way to try the community before you buy.
Rentals
What our local agents check in Marvida
The details that change your monthly payment or resale value, and that a model home tour won't mention.
Bring your agent from the first model visit
With 12 builders in one community, most buyers tour several models. Many builders pay buyer-agent compensation only when your agent is registered on your first visit, so tell us before you go.
Compare builders at the same price point
Prices run from the high $200s to the $500s across a dozen builders. We line up square footage, lot size, included features, and incentives so you can compare offers on equal terms.
Get the tax rate for the exact lot
Third-party guides put Marvida's 2025 combined rate at about 3.24%, including Harris County MUD 165. On a $325,000 home, that is about $10,530 a year before exemptions. We confirm the rate for your lot with the Harris Central Appraisal District before you sign.
Confirm the Cy-Fair ISD zone
Marvida lists Walker and Andre elementary schools, Rowe Middle School, and Cypress Park High School, and notes that zoning can change. We verify the campus for your address.
Tour the sister-community amenities too
Residents can use amenities at Miramesa, Canyon Lakes West, and Bridge Creek, including more pools, clubhouses, and workout facilities. Worth a look before you pick a section.
Meet your Agents
Meet your Agents
Experience: 10+
No. of Transactions: 208+
“With a strong background in real estate development, I specialize in securing favorable terms like seller credits and repairs. I'm committed to clear communication, expert negotiation, and delivering results that align perfectly with my clients' goals and expectations.”
Real buyers, real wins
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.
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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 Marvida: common questions
Yes. When the builder pays buyer-agent compensation, TurboHome keeps a flat fee and credits you the rest at closing. On a $325,000 home with 3% compensation, that is $9,750 minus a $5,000 flat fee, or a $4,750 TurboHome rebate. Your lender confirms how the credit is applied.
More Houston communities with new homes
The same rebate and builder negotiation apply in every community we cover.
Sunterra new homes
Katy, TX
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Tamarron new homes
Katy and Fulshear, TX
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Bridgeland new homes
Cypress, TX
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Anniston new homes
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The Grand Prairie new homes
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Meridiana new homes
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Written by Lucas Beard. Reviewed by Jake Shuler, Texas Realtor® License #674075. Updated October 2026.
Sources
- Marvida: Master Plan
- Marvida: Amenities
- Marvida: Schools
- Marvida: Community brochure (2025)
- Houston Chronicle: Houston's top-selling master-planned communities (Aug 2024)
- Community Impact: Cypress master-planned community developers (Jan 2022)
- Creekstone Real Estate: Marvida taxes and MUDs
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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