Recreation center and clubhouse
Pool, clubhouse, zip line, parks, and greenbelt areas, with trails and lakes through the wooded community.
Amenity hub
Buy a new home in Tavola and keep the commission
Tavola builders pay your agent's commission. TurboHome credits most of it back to you, on top of whatever incentives the builder offers. On a $300,000 home in New Caney, Texas, that's about $4,000 back at closing.
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Your Tavola savings stack
- Builder incentivesRate buydowns, closing costs, upgrades
- Negotiated
- TurboHome rebateOn a $300,000 home
- +$4,000
- You keep both
- Builder deal + $4,000
What to know before buying in Tavola
Tavola is a 1,500-acre master-planned community in New Caney, in Montgomery County near U.S. 59 and the Grand Parkway. Friendswood Development Company, a Lennar company, is the developer, and Lennar opened the first model home in 2014. In mid-2024 the Houston Chronicle reported 3,000 homes in Tavola with another 650 planned, and Lennar had opened the final sections west of U.S. 59 for sales.
The community sits among wooded acreage with greenbelt trails and lakes. Amenities include a recreation center pool, clubhouse, zip line, parks, and greenbelt areas. Friendswood lists Tavola Elementary, Keefer Crossing Middle School, and New Caney High School in New Caney ISD, and notes that zoning can change each year.
Friendswood lists four builders: Lennar on 40- to 65-foot lots, M/I Homes, Perry Homes, and Westin Homes, with base prices from the $210s to the $490s. The location gives access to Greenspoint, downtown Houston, and Bush Intercontinental Airport. A local buyer's agent helps you compare lot widths, builders, and incentives in the final sections.
- 1,500
- Acres
- 3,650
- Homes planned at build-out
- 2014
- Year homebuilding started
- $210s to $490s
- New home prices
- School districts
- New Caney ISD
- Property tax
- About 3.43% combined (2022 developer estimate)
- HOA dues
- About $750 a year (third-party estimate)
- Master developer
- Friendswood Development Co.
Stack your rebate on top of Tavola 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
Tavola 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 $4,000 on a $300,000 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
- $300,000
- Builder-paid commission (3%)
- $9,000
- TurboHome flat fee
- $5,000
- Your TurboHome rebate
- $4,000
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 $4,000 rebate at closing
Plan with 3% buyer-agent compensation. We credit you back and take a low flat fee.
$300,000
*Estimate based on 3% buyer-agent compensation. Actual compensation is negotiated in your written buyer agreement.
Your planning estimate
$4,000
Estimated rebate after TurboHome applies its exact price-tiered flat fee to the $300,000 home price and 3% compensation assumption.
- Estimated compensation
- $9,000
- TurboHome flat fee
- $5,000
- Estimated rebate
- $4,000
Final rebate depends on compensation received, your written agreement, lender approval, and closing instructions.
What you'd get back at $300,000
$4,000
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 Tavola 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 Tavola
- Lennar
- M/I Homes
- Perry Homes
- Westin 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 Tavola 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 Tavola
Each village has its own age, price point, and school zoning. Here is how they compare.
Lennar homesites (40 to 65 foot)
Lennar builds across several lot widths, from the $210s on 40-foot lots to the $400s on 65-foot lots, per Friendswood.
Active new builds
Perry Homes and Westin Homes
Larger homes on 55- and 65-foot lots, with Perry from the $460s and Westin from the $490s, per Friendswood.
Active new builds
M/I Homes (50 foot)
M/I Homes builds on 50-foot lots from the $300s, per Friendswood.
Active new builds
Final sections west of U.S. 59
In 2024 Lennar finished development and home sales east of U.S. 59 and opened the final sections west of the freeway, according to the Houston Chronicle.
Final sections
What our local agents check in Tavola
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
Many builders pay buyer-agent compensation only when your agent is registered on your first visit. Tell us before you tour Tavola models.
Price the lot width, not the base plan
Lennar alone lists starting prices from the $210s on 40-foot lots to the $400s on 65-foot lots. We compare lot, plan, and premium across builders before you commit.
Get a current tax rate
Friendswood's latest published figure is an estimated 3.43% combined rate from 2022, and a third-party guide lists about 3.31%. On a $300,000 home, 3.43% is about $10,290 a year before exemptions. We check current rates with the Montgomery Central Appraisal District.
Request HOA details early
A third-party guide estimates dues at about $750 a year, and Friendswood lists FirstService Residential as the HOA contact. Ask for the current assessment and any transfer fees before you sign, so closing costs hold no surprises.
Confirm the school zone by address
Friendswood's school list comes from New Caney ISD and can change each year. We verify the campus for your address with the district.
Meet your Agents
Meet your Agents
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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.”
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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.
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.
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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 Tavola: common questions
Yes. When the builder pays buyer-agent compensation, TurboHome keeps a flat fee and credits you the rest at closing. On a $300,000 home with 3% compensation, that is $9,000 minus a $5,000 flat fee, or a $4,000 TurboHome rebate. Your lender confirms how the credit is applied.
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Written by Lucas Beard. Reviewed by Jake Shuler, Texas Realtor® License #674075. Updated October 2026.
Sources
- Friendswood Development: Tavola
- Lennar: First model home opens in Tavola (2014)
- Houston Master Planned: Tavola tax and HOA guide
- Houston Chronicle: Houston's top-selling master-planned communities (Aug 2024)
- Montgomery Central Appraisal District
- New Caney ISD
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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