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Custom home builder in Plano, TX - Plano ISD and Frisco ISD whole-home renovations and select new builds. 30+ years owner-operated.

75+North Texas Homes Delivered
30+Years in the Region
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Licensed · Insured · BondedHomes Built in Area: Dozens since 1995, by Dan personally
$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 Plano, TX

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

Select custom homes and major renovations for Plano families who want an owner-builder model usually only available west of the metroplex.

Plano sits in Collin County along US-75 and the Dallas North Tollway. Plano ISD and Frisco ISD serve different parts of town, and the city has some of the highest-end established neighborhoods in North Texas.

Our Plano work is selective - we take projects where the scope justifies the drive from Weatherford.

Plano sits on the far east, Collin County side of the metroplex, a longer reach from our Weatherford base, and West Plano in particular is an established, affluent area where custom work is overwhelmingly luxury tear-down and infill on mature lots. Prestigious pockets like Willow Bend and the gated Kings Gate command a premium driven by the Plano West feeder pattern and proximity to Legacy West, while a sliver of the city's northwest edge falls into Frisco ISD. Because the buildable land is essentially gone, the conversation here usually starts with the right existing lot to rebuild on.

Neighborhoods & areas we build

  • Willow Bend
  • Kings Gate
  • Gleneagles Country Club area
  • Bob Woodruff Park vicinity
  • West Plano
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)
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)
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+)
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.

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 Plano, answered.

What does building a custom home in Plano typically cost?
Custom homes in the broader North Texas market commonly run about $340 to $550 per square foot, which often translates to roughly $1.2M well into the multi-millions. Affluent West Plano addresses tend to skew toward the upper end because lot premiums and high-end finishes are the norm. We do not quote a Plano-specific flat price; the real number comes from your lot, plans, and selections.
How long is the build, and who handles permitting?
Plan on roughly 12 to 18 months from design through move-in for a true custom home. Permits and inspections run through the City of Plano, and the property sits in Collin County for recording and taxes, with a small northwest portion of the city tied to Frisco ISD.
Can a Plano custom home have a basement?
Basements remain unusual in this area because the expansive clay soils move with moisture and make below-grade construction costly to build and waterproof. Most Plano homes sit on an engineered slab, often post-tension, designed from a site soils report. A basement is possible on the right lot but adds expense and engineering.
Are Plano lots served by city utilities?
Yes, Plano is a fully developed suburb on public water and sewer, so almost all custom projects here are tear-downs or infill on an existing platted lot rather than new land development. Identifying and securing the right lot, frequently an older home to remove, is usually the first major step.
How strict is HOA and architectural review in West Plano?
Many of the desirable West Plano neighborhoods, including gated communities like Kings Gate, have active HOAs with architectural review committees that weigh in on design, materials, and massing. We build to those guidelines and the City of Plano code, and we confirm both before finalizing plans.
Plano is across the metroplex from Weatherford. Do you still build there?
We do take select projects in Plano even though it is a longer reach from our Weatherford base on the far west side. Because the drive is real, we are candid up front about scheduling and logistics so the project runs smoothly, and we focus that travel on full custom and high-end rebuilds where it makes sense for everyone.
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