Pine Island
A gated custom-home section along Woodforest Golf Club with homesites up to 1.5 acres. Jeff Paul Custom Homes and Tipler Luxury Homes build here, with Tipler homes from the $1.4 millions.
Gated custom
Buy a new home in Woodforest and keep the commission
Woodforest builders pay your agent's commission. TurboHome credits most of it back to you, on top of whatever incentives the builder offers. On a $450,000 home in Montgomery, Texas, that's about $8,500 back at closing.
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Your Woodforest savings stack
- Builder incentivesRate buydowns, closing costs, upgrades
- Negotiated
- TurboHome rebateOn a $450,000 home
- +$8,500
- You keep both
- Builder deal + $8,500
What to know before buying in Woodforest
Woodforest is Johnson Development's 3,000-acre master-planned community in Montgomery, in Montgomery County about five miles north of The Woodlands, six miles south of Lake Conroe, and seven miles west of Interstate 45. Residents have lived there since 2009, and the plan calls for 5,500 single-family homes, townhomes, patio homes, and custom homes. Johnson Development reports 5,155 homes sold to date and describes the community as nearing close-out.
More than 700 acres are set aside for parks, sports fields, and open space, with 16 parks and more than 15 miles of trails. The 16-acre Forest Island center has a pool with water slides and tennis courts, The Vue at The Crest Park adds a third pool and an open-air pavilion, and The Palm houses the fitness center and HOA offices. The 27-hole Woodforest Golf Club, the Stampede Sportsplex, Pine Market shops, and an onsite Conroe ISD elementary school are inside the community.
For buyers, the remaining new homes are concentrated in a few product lines: Chesmar villas, Highland Homes townhomes and 60-foot homesites, and custom homes in gated Pine Island. Combined tax rates differ by about 0.3 percentage points depending on the utility district and school district for the lot, and Bonterra and the gated sections carry extra fees. That is where a local buyer's agent earns their keep.
- 3,000
- Acres
- 5,500
- Homes planned at build-out
- 2009
- Year homebuilding started
- Low $300s to $1.4M+
- New home prices
- School districts
- Conroe ISD, Montgomery ISD
- Property tax
- 2.15% to 2.45% combined (2025, by MUD and school district)
- HOA dues
- $1,392 a year, more in gated, townhome, and 55+ sections
- Master developer
- Johnson Development
Stack your rebate on top of Woodforest 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
Woodforest 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 $8,500 on a $450,000 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
- $450,000
- Builder-paid commission (3%)
- $13,500
- TurboHome flat fee
- $5,000
- Your TurboHome rebate
- $8,500
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 $8,500 rebate at closing
Plan with 3% buyer-agent compensation. We credit you back and take a low flat fee.
$450,000
*Estimate based on 3% buyer-agent compensation. Actual compensation is negotiated in your written buyer agreement.
Your planning estimate
$8,500
Estimated rebate after TurboHome applies its exact price-tiered flat fee to the $450,000 home price and 3% compensation assumption.
- Estimated compensation
- $13,500
- TurboHome flat fee
- $5,000
- Estimated rebate
- $8,500
Final rebate depends on compensation received, your written agreement, lender approval, and closing instructions.
What you'd get back at $450,000
$8,500
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 Woodforest 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 Woodforest
- Chesmar Homes
- Highland Homes
- Jeff Paul Custom Homes
- Tipler Luxury 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 Woodforest 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 Woodforest
Each village has its own age, price point, and school zoning. Here is how they compare.
Highland Homes 60-foot homesites
Single-family plans from 2,667 to 3,919 square feet on 60-foot homesites, one of the last single-family new-build options in Woodforest.
Active new builds
Townhomes and villas
Highland Homes townhomes from 1,761 to 2,297 square feet and Chesmar villas from 1,700 to 1,900 square feet, the smaller and lower-maintenance options in the community.
Townhomes + villas
Bonterra at Woodforest
A 55+ active adult section of more than 700 homes by Taylor Morrison, with a 10,000-square-foot private clubhouse and its own association fees.
55+
Established sections
The neighborhoods built since 2009 under the pine canopy near Forest Island and the golf course, where most homes for sale are resales.
Mostly resale
What our local agents check in Woodforest
The details that change your monthly payment or resale value, and that a model home tour won't mention.
Match the MUD and school district for the lot
Woodforest has four combined 2025 tax rates, from 2.1459% (MUD 113, Conroe ISD) to 2.4499% (MUD 121, Montgomery ISD). On a $450,000 home, that gap is about $1,370 a year before exemptions, so we confirm both for every address.
Budget for the foundation fee
Woodforest charges a 0.50% foundation fee on the sales price at each closing, which funds community programs. We ask who pays it in the contract and fold it into your incentive or concession package.
Get section fees in writing
The base HOA assessment is $1,392 a year, and gated sections, townhomes, and Bonterra add their own fees. We get the full amount for the specific section before you compare monthly payments.
Confirm school zoning by address
Woodforest is split between Conroe ISD and Montgomery ISD. We check the attendance zone for the specific address instead of relying on a builder map.
Move early on the last new homes
With most of the 5,500 planned homes sold, builders have fewer homesites left. Tell us before you visit a model 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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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.
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.
J
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 Woodforest: common questions
Yes. When the builder pays buyer-agent compensation, TurboHome keeps a flat fee and credits you the rest at closing. On a $450,000 home with 3% compensation, that is $13,500 minus a $5,000 flat fee, or an $8,500 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
- Woodforest: Quick facts, HOA and 2025 tax rates
- Woodforest: Home builders
- Woodforest: Amenities
- Woodforest: Schools
- Johnson Development: Woodforest community
- Johnson Development: Woodforest commercial property details
- Montgomery 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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