Oasis Village area
The first sections, built since sales began in 2016 around the lakefront Oasis Village amenity center and the sun-tracking Meridian Tower. Expect a mix of resale homes on established streets.
Resale + new
Buy a new home in Meridiana and keep the commission
Meridiana builders pay your agent's commission. TurboHome credits most of it back to you, on top of whatever incentives the builder offers. On a $475,000 home in Rosharon and Manvel, Texas, that's about $9,250 back at closing.
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Your Meridiana savings stack
- Builder incentivesRate buydowns, closing costs, upgrades
- Negotiated
- TurboHome rebateOn a $475,000 home
- +$9,250
- You keep both
- Builder deal + $9,250
What to know before buying in Meridiana
Meridiana is Rise Communities' 3,000-acre master-planned community off State Highway 288 at Meridiana Parkway, about ten minutes south of Pearland in Brazoria County, with addresses in Iowa Colony and Manvel. Building and sales began in 2016, and the developer says the land has room for 5,500 homes. Meridiana recorded 527 new home sales in 2025, ranking #24 nationally in RCLCO's year-end list and #19 in John Burns Research and Consulting's ranking.
The lakefront Oasis Village and the resident-only Adventure Cove anchor the amenities, with a wave pool, tidal river, resort-style pool, fitness center, event lawn, pavilion, and food truck park. Residents also get more than 100 acres of parks and 50 miles of trails. Meridiana Elementary, Barbara Bennett Elementary, and Caffey Junior High sit inside the community, and Iowa Colony High School is next door. The developer says every home is built above the 500-year floodplain.
For buyers, Meridiana offers a wide spread in one place: ten builders, from Chesmar homes starting in the $260s to Drees custom homes on 90-foot gated homesites starting in the $620s, plus Serenity, a gated 55+ section by Perry Homes. The tax rate changes between Iowa Colony and Manvel sections, and builder fees and incentives differ by builder. That is where a local buyer's agent earns their keep.
- 3,000
- Acres
- 5,500
- Homes planned at build-out
- 527
- New homes sold in 2025
- 2016
- Year homebuilding started
- Mid $200s to $1M+
- New home prices
- School districts
- Alvin ISD
- Property tax
- About 3.22% (Iowa Colony) to 3.26% (Manvel) combined
- HOA dues
- $1,330 a year (2026), more in gated sections
- Master developer
- Rise Communities
Stack your rebate on top of Meridiana 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
Meridiana 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 $9,250 on a $475,000 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
- $475,000
- Builder-paid commission (3%)
- $14,250
- TurboHome flat fee
- $5,000
- Your TurboHome rebate
- $9,250
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 $9,250 rebate at closing
Plan with 3% buyer-agent compensation. We credit you back and take a low flat fee.
$475,000
*Estimate based on 3% buyer-agent compensation. Actual compensation is negotiated in your written buyer agreement.
Your planning estimate
$9,250
Estimated rebate after TurboHome applies its exact price-tiered flat fee to the $475,000 home price and 3% compensation assumption.
- Estimated compensation
- $14,250
- TurboHome flat fee
- $5,000
- Estimated rebate
- $9,250
Final rebate depends on compensation received, your written agreement, lender approval, and closing instructions.
What you'd get back at $475,000
$9,250
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 Meridiana 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 Meridiana
- Chesmar Homes
- David Weekley Homes
- Perry Homes
- Highland Homes
- Westin Homes
- Shea Homes
- Drees Custom Homes
- Beazer Homes
- Newmark Homes
- Imagination 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 Meridiana 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 Meridiana
Each village has its own age, price point, and school zoning. Here is how they compare.
Pacific Heights
Opened in 2025 near Barbara Bennett Elementary with 57 homesites on 55-foot lots by David Weekley Homes and Perry Homes. About half sold at opening.
Active new builds
Reef Ridge
Opened in 2025 with 78 homesites on 50-foot lots by Highland Homes and Westin Homes, including quick move-in options.
Active new builds
Serenity at Meridiana
A gated 55+ active adult section by Perry Homes with 114 planned homes. At least one resident per household must be 55 or older.
Gated 55+
Gated 90-foot homesites
Meridiana's largest lots, with custom and semi-custom homes from Drees Custom Homes starting in the $620s. Gated sections pay an extra HOA fee.
Gated custom
What our local agents check in Meridiana
The details that change your monthly payment or resale value, and that a model home tour won't mention.
Get the tax rate for the exact lot
The developer lists combined rates of 3.22% in Iowa Colony sections and 3.26% in Manvel sections. On a $475,000 home at 3.22%, that is roughly $15,300 a year before exemptions. Brazoria County MUDs 55, 56, and 57 each levied $0.90 per $100 in 2025, so we pull the taxing units for each lot before you sign.
Confirm school zoning by address
All of Meridiana is in Alvin ISD, but the district has already redrawn lines here once, moving 369 Meridiana Elementary students to a new school in 2023. We check the attendance zone for the specific address instead of relying on a builder map.
Ask for every builder fee in writing
Builders may charge a developer marketing fee and an HOA capitalization fee at closing, and lot premiums vary by section. We get the full fee list up front and push for those costs to be credited, waived, or bundled.
Line up windstorm and flood paperwork
Brazoria County is in TWIA's coastal catastrophe area, so a new home needs a windstorm certificate (WPI-8) to qualify for TWIA wind coverage. Ask the builder for the WPI-8 and the lot's elevation certificate, and price insurance before you lock a rate.
Compare builders in one visit
Model homes are open daily across ten builders, from 28-foot townhomes to 90-foot gated homesites. Tell us before you go so we are registered as your agent from your first visit.
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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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 Meridiana: common questions
Yes. When the builder pays buyer-agent compensation, TurboHome keeps a flat fee and credits you the rest at closing. On a $475,000 home with 3% compensation, that is $14,250 minus a $5,000 flat fee, or a $9,250 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 Jake Shuler, Texas Realtor® License #674075. Updated October 2026.
Sources
- Meridiana: Community (2026 HOA dues and tax rates)
- Meridiana: Two national studies rank Meridiana among top-selling MPCs (Jan 2026)
- Meridiana: Meridiana opens two new neighborhoods (2025)
- Meridiana: About us (Rise Communities)
- Meridiana: Homes and builders
- The Michael O'Neal Group: Meridiana buyer guide (taxes, schools, fees)
- Brazoria County Appraisal 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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