Lakefront and canal sections
Homes on the 300-acre lake and its connected waterways, with boating, fishing, and skiing from the backyard. Private and public boat docks are available.
Mostly resale
Buy a new home in Towne Lake and keep the commission
Towne Lake builders pay your agent's commission. TurboHome credits most of it back to you, on top of whatever incentives the builder offers. On a $950,000 home in Cypress, Texas, that's about $18,500 back at closing.
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Your Towne Lake savings stack
- Builder incentivesRate buydowns, closing costs, upgrades
- Negotiated
- TurboHome rebateOn a $950,000 home
- +$18,500
- You keep both
- Builder deal + $18,500
What to know before buying in Towne Lake
Towne Lake is Caldwell Companies' 2,400-acre master-planned community in Cypress, in northwest Harris County, bordered by US 290, West Road, and Barker Cypress Road. Caldwell began development in 2006, and the Greater Houston Builders Association named Towne Lake its Master Planned Community of the Year in 2019. A 2026 local market guide counted about 4,300 recorded lots on the appraisal rolls, with the newest sections still finishing. About 300 acres are set aside for commercial uses, including the Boardwalk, a marina, a Kroger, and medical offices.
The community is built around a 300-acre recreational lake with more than 14 miles of shoreline and a 6-mile continuous boat ride, which the developer calls the largest private recreational lake in the Houston area. Residents can boat, fish, and ski, and the amenities include the Lakehouse, a waterpark with a lazy river, parks and trails, and boat rentals and a water taxi for residents without a boat. Cy-Fair ISD has three schools inside the community.
For buyers, the remaining new homes are concentrated in Caldwell Homes sections, The Heritage 55+ enclave, and gated custom sections where builders list homes from the $900s. Lake access, section, and the utility district for the lot all change what you pay. That is where a local buyer's agent earns their keep.
- 2,400
- Acres
- 4,300
- Homes planned at build-out
- 2006
- Year homebuilding started
- Custom homes from the $900s
- New home prices
- School districts
- Cy-Fair ISD
- Property tax
- About 2.56% to 3.48% combined (2026, by MUD)
- HOA dues
- $2,184 a year (2026), more in Lakeshore and Northshore
- Master developer
- Caldwell Companies
Stack your rebate on top of Towne Lake 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
Towne Lake 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 $18,500 on a $950,000 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
- $950,000
- Builder-paid commission (3%)
- $28,500
- TurboHome flat fee
- $10,000
- Your TurboHome rebate
- $18,500
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 $18,500 rebate at closing
Plan with 3% buyer-agent compensation. We credit you back and take a low flat fee.
$950,000
*Estimate based on 3% buyer-agent compensation. Actual compensation is negotiated in your written buyer agreement.
Your planning estimate
$18,500
Estimated rebate after TurboHome applies its exact price-tiered flat fee to the $950,000 home price and 3% compensation assumption.
- Estimated compensation
- $28,500
- TurboHome flat fee
- $10,000
- Estimated rebate
- $18,500
Final rebate depends on compensation received, your written agreement, lender approval, and closing instructions.
What you'd get back at $950,000
$18,500
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 Towne Lake 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 Towne Lake
- Caldwell Homes
- Partners in Building
- Bavaria Builders
- Braziel Building Group
- Brickland Custom Homes
- Jamestown Estate Homes
- William David 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 Towne Lake 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 Towne Lake
Each village has its own age, price point, and school zoning. Here is how they compare.
The Heritage at Towne Lake
A 55+ active adult enclave built by Caldwell Homes, centered on The Lodge with a lap pool and spa, fitness center, ballroom, library, and an onsite lifestyle director.
55+
Great Oaks Estates
A gated, wooded custom-home section of 27 homesites of half an acre or more. Owners can bring their own custom builder and have two years to build.
Gated custom
Water's Edge
A gated lakeside custom-home section with homes by Towne Lake's custom builders, on lots set up for privacy and lake views.
Gated custom
Near the Boardwalk
Sections within walking or golf cart distance of the Boardwalk's restaurants, shops, marina, and weekend live music.
Resale + new
What our local agents check in Towne Lake
The details that change your monthly payment or resale value, and that a model home tour won't mention.
Pull the tax rate for the exact lot
Towne Lake sections sit in different utility districts, so the combined tax rate changes from one section to the next. We check the Harris Central Appraisal District record for every address before you compare payments.
Get HOA and transfer fees in writing
Ask for the current master assessment, any section association fees, and the fees due at closing before you write an offer. We get them from the resale certificate or the builder in writing.
Price the lake premium
Lakefront, canal, and interior lots in the same section can be priced far apart. We compare recent sales by lot type so you know what the water view is costing you.
Confirm school zoning by address
Cy-Fair ISD has Postma and Rennell elementary schools and Anthony Middle School inside Towne Lake. We confirm the attendance zone for the specific address.
Register before custom builder meetings
Custom builders in Great Oaks Estates and Water's Edge list homes from the $900s. Tell us before you meet a builder so we are registered as your agent from the first conversation.
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
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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 Towne Lake: common questions
Yes. When the builder pays buyer-agent compensation, TurboHome keeps a flat fee and credits you the rest at closing. On a $950,000 home with 3% compensation, that is $28,500 minus a $10,000 flat fee, or an $18,500 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.
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Written by Lucas Beard. Reviewed by Jake Shuler, Texas Realtor® License #674075. Updated October 2026.
Sources
- Caldwell Companies: Towne Lake
- Towne Lake: Overview
- Towne Lake: Home builders
- Towne Lake: Custom builders and gated sections
- Towne Lake: The Heritage 55+
- Towne Lake: Schools
- Houston Prime Realty: Towne Lake community guide (Oct 2026)
- Harris Central 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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