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Custom home builder in Keller, TX - Keller ISD specialist for whole-home renovations and select new builds. 30+ years owner-operated. 5.0★ Google.

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75+North Texas Homes Delivered
30+Years in the Region
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Licensed · Insured · Bonded
$1.2M – $3.8MTypical Build (3,500–7,000 sf on acreage)
1 – 20 acresLot Sizes (most common in this market)
12 – 14 moBuild Timeline + 4 mo design & permitting
Building in Keller, TX

About Building in Keller

The Keller custom home builder who has been here longer than most of the subdivisions.

Keller is a school-driven market and we treat it that way. Keller sits in Northeast Tarrant County between US-377 and SH 170, with Keller ISD as the primary draw, featuring Keller High, Timber Creek, and Bear Creek and Hidden Lakes feeder patterns.

Lots are smaller than western markets with higher finish standards, where we apply our owner-on-site model and thirty years of craftsmanship.

Keller is one of northeast Tarrant County's most established and affluent suburbs, where the top draw is Keller ISD and the housing stock leans toward master-planned communities like the 1,850-home Hidden Lakes and the 440-acre Marshall Ridge. With most of the buildable land already developed, much of today's custom work is infill and tear-down replacement on existing lots, and homes here connect to municipal water and sewer with HOA design standards common throughout.

Neighborhoods & areas we build

  • Hidden Lakes
  • Marshall Ridge
  • Estates of Oakmont Hills
  • older streets near Bear Creek Park and Keller Town Center
  • larger lots on west side toward Trophy Club and Roanoke
Cost Guide

What custom homes cost across North Texas.

A general guide to our build tiers region-wide. Your exact number depends on your lot, finish level, and whether the home includes a basement. Every project is quoted individually after a site walk.

Entry Custom

The Modern Texas Farmhouse

$1.2M – $1.8M (approx $340 – $420 / sqft)
3,200 – 4,500 sqft
  • Hand-drawn floor plan
  • Hard-finished kitchen & primary suite
  • 3-car garage with workshop bay
  • Engineered slab for local soil
  • Outdoor living + covered patio
Most Common

The Acreage Estate

$1.8M – $3.2M (approx $380 – $520 / sqft)
4,500 – 6,500 sqft
  • Single-story preferred plan
  • Designer kitchen + scullery
  • Optional finished basement
  • Detached guest casita or shop
  • Pool / spa coordination
Legacy Build

The Generational Home

$3.2M – $6M+ (approx $500 – $750+ / sqft)
6,500+ sqft
  • Multiple wings & courtyards
  • Full finished basement standard
  • Wine cellar, theater, gym
  • Imported stone & beam
  • Smart-home automation

Land cost is separate. Acreage in this market currently runs $40,000–$200,000 per acre depending on location, road access, and view.

What We Build Here

Custom home services in Keller.

Custom Luxury HomesEstate-scale homes built on your acreage from a plan drawn specifically for you. Texas... Real Texas BasementsFull, finished basements built correctly for North Texas soil - a rare and valuable... Custom Homes on AcreageWe specialize in builds on 1–20+ acre lots across rural Parker, Tarrant, and Wise... Home Design & Floor PlansIn-house design coordination with vetted local architects. Plans drawn for your land,... Whole-Home RenovationsMajor renovations and additions on existing homes in Weatherford, Aledo, and... Build-On-Your-LotAlready own land? We'll walk it with you, evaluate the build envelope, sketch a fit, and...
Why Choose Open Prairie

Why North Texas families choose us.

The same owner-operated standard on every build, in every town we work.

01Owner on Every Job Site

You hire Dan, you get Dan - on your site every week, in every selections meeting, on the other end of every call. No project-manager handoff.

02Only a Few Builds at a Time

We cap our active projects by design. Fewer homes means more attention, faster decisions, and a builder who answers the phone.

03Real Texas Basements

One of the only North Texas builders constructing true, code-correct basements - honed in Colorado, engineered for local clay.

04A Two-Decade Warranty Track Record

Licensed, bonded, and insured, with warranties in writing. Some of our earliest homes are now with second owners - and the warranty still applies.

Common Questions

Building in Keller, answered.

What does a custom home in Keller typically cost?
Keller sits at the higher end of the Fort Worth-area custom market, with projects commonly ranging from the low seven figures past $4M. As a planning benchmark, full custom construction in this region runs roughly $340 to $550 per square foot before lot acquisition.
How long does the process take, and who issues permits?
Expect about 12 to 18 months from completed design to completion for a ground-up custom home. Homes within Keller permit and inspect through the City of Keller, which maintains its own building department and review process.
Can I add a basement to a Keller home?
Basements are rare in Keller because of the expansive clay soils common across the region. They can be engineered on a suitable lot with proper geotechnical work, but the overwhelming majority of homes here are slab-on-grade.
Is Keller on public utilities or wells?
Keller is a fully developed suburb served by municipal water and sewer, so well and septic systems are not part of a typical build here. That simplifies site work compared with the rural acreage further west.
What about HOAs and lot constraints on infill projects?
Most Keller neighborhoods, including Hidden Lakes and Marshall Ridge, carry active HOAs with architectural review. On tear-down and infill lots we also work within existing setbacks, mature trees, and neighborhood character to keep approvals on track.
How much does Keller ISD drive demand here?
Keller ISD's reputation is a major reason buyers build and rebuild in town rather than move elsewhere, which keeps desirable lots scarce and supports infill construction. If schools are central to your plans, we can help target lots within the zones you want.
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