Custom Luxury Builder · Tucson, AZ
McCreary Homes
Custom luxury homes in the Tucson area since 1988
Priced on request
Price Range
Custom Luxury
Builder Tier
1988
Founded
5
Areas Served
About McCreary Homes
McCreary Homes has been incorporated since May 1988, and its founder, LJ McCreary, has built custom luxury homes in Arizona since then. It describes itself as "not a volume builder": it takes on a select number of projects each year, and its team, led by LJ, walks each client from site selection through move-in.
Its specialty, in its own words, is building on steep, rocky terrain that is typically hard to build on. Its process starts before design: help with the lot search, an assessment of a site's "buildability" (slope, rock, utilities and access all change the cost), help choosing an architect and working with yours, then a proposal with a detailed cost breakdown. Its portfolio runs from Spanish Contemporary to minimalist modern, Mediterranean and Santa Fe styles.
McCreary also does high-end renovations and additions, with an in-house crew. It lists Marana, the Catalina Foothills, Oro Valley, the Tanque Verde Valley and Vail as the areas it builds in, puts a custom home at about 12 to 18 months depending on scope, and says it was one of the first certified custom home builders with the Southern Arizona Home Builders Association (SAHBA).
Why Choose McCreary Homes
- Incorporated in 1988 and led by its founder, LJ McCreary
- A select number of projects each year — "not a volume builder"
- Specializes in steep, rocky lots that are hard to build on
- Custom homes plus high-end renovations and additions
Buyer's Notes
Working With McCreary Homes
McCreary can start before you own a lot: it offers help with the lot search and an assessment of a site's buildability, then helps you choose an architect (or works with yours) and prepares a proposal with a detailed cost breakdown. Tucson Experts can help you identify and secure the right lot before introducing you.
Frequently Asked
McCreary Homes FAQs
Where does McCreary Homes build in Tucson?+
McCreary lists Marana, the Catalina Foothills, Oro Valley, the Tanque Verde Valley and Vail as the areas it builds in. Its own description of its specialty is building on steep, rocky terrain that is typically hard to build on.
What is the price range for a McCreary custom home?+
McCreary does not publish prices. Its FAQ says the cost is up to you and depends on three things: the difficulty of the site, the complexity of the structure, and the level of finish. It also assesses a lot's buildability before you commit, since site preparation costs vary widely from one lot to another.
How long does it take to build a custom home with McCreary?+
About 12 to 18 months, depending on the scope of the project, by McCreary's own estimate. Every change after the agreement is signed adds time, and McCreary includes the added time with the cost estimate for each change.
Does McCreary Homes work with my own architect?+
Yes. McCreary says it collaborates with your architect, and it can also help you choose one: architect selection is a step in its process, alongside lot-search help, the site meeting and soil and survey coordination.
How do I get a McCreary Homes consultation?+
McCreary takes on a select number of projects each year. Reach out through Tucson Experts and we can prepare a project brief and introduce you — or contact McCreary directly through its website.
Tour McCreary Homes With Buyer Representation
The on-site sales agent works for the builder. Tucson Experts works for you through site selection, contract review, design-center upgrades, and final walkthrough. Builders in Tucson usually pay the buyer's agent's commission, and the written agreement you sign with us sets our pay; we go over it before your first visit, so you know what, if anything, you'd owe.