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Custom home builder in Southlake, TX - Carroll ISD tear-down rebuilds and whole-home renovations. 30+ years owner-operated craftsmanship.

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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 Southlake, TX

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

High-end custom homes and major renovations in Southlake - owner-builder attention, Carroll ISD experience, and the same craftsmanship we are known for west of the metroplex.

Southlake is one of the most demanding markets in North Texas. Located along SH 114 near DFW, recognized for Carroll ISD, with lot constraints and pricing pressures, backed by 30 years of craftsmanship and an owner-on-site model.

Southlake is one of the most affluent suburbs in Tarrant County, defined in large part by Carroll ISD and its nationally known Dragons, which keeps demand for large-lot luxury homes and tear-down rebuilds consistently high. Planned communities like Timarron and estate enclaves such as Clariden Ranch and Westwyck Hills set the tone, with European-inspired and transitional architecture on generous lots. The city is also known for strict town design standards and active HOAs, so plans here face more review than in most surrounding suburbs.

Neighborhoods & areas we build

  • Estes Park
  • Stone Lakes
  • Timarron
  • the streets around Bicentennial Park and Southlake Town Square
  • larger original lots on the south side toward Colleyville
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.

What We Build Here

Custom home services in Southlake.

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 Southlake, answered.

What is the cost to build a custom home in Southlake?
North Texas custom homes generally run in the range of $340 to $550 per square foot, and as an ultra-affluent market Southlake skews toward the upper end of that scale, with many projects ranging well into the multi-millions. Lot premiums, larger floor plans, and high-end finishes all push the number up. We provide a firm figure only after reviewing your specific lot, plans, and selections.
What does the timeline look like and who issues permits?
A Southlake custom home generally takes about 12 to 18 months from design to move-in, and larger estate homes can run longer. The City of Southlake handles permitting and inspections, the property sits in Tarrant County for recording, and homes fall within the Carroll ISD attendance zone.
Are basements practical in Southlake?
Basements are uncommon here because the area's expansive clay soils expand and contract with moisture, raising both cost and waterproofing risk for below-grade space. The standard is an engineered slab, often post-tension, designed from a geotechnical report. On the right elevated lot a basement can be engineered, but it is an added expense.
Do Southlake homes sit on city utilities or larger lots?
Southlake is on public water and sewer, and while the lots tend to be large by suburban standards, this is still primarily an infill and tear-down market rather than raw acreage development. Many of our Southlake projects involve removing an older home or building on one of the remaining premium lots inside an established community.
How demanding are Southlake's design standards and HOAs?
Southlake is known for its strict town design standards, and most desirable neighborhoods such as Timarron also carry HOAs with architectural review committees governing materials, rooflines, and overall character. We design to both the city's requirements and the HOA guidelines, and we vet them thoroughly before drawing plans to avoid surprises.
How important is Carroll ISD to building here?
For most Southlake buyers, the Carroll ISD attendance zone and the Dragons reputation are a primary reason they want to build in the city rather than nearby. We keep that in mind when helping you evaluate a lot, since staying inside the desired Carroll boundaries is often non-negotiable for our clients.
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Other North Texas areas we serve.

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