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Best Home Builders in Princeton, TX (2026)

787 home builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Princeton: Jose Espinosa Realtor, CR Score 63/100; 5.0★ from 201 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 4

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Homestead Heating & Air, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 787.

  3. 11

    Most-reviewed: Palm Harbor - Mesquite, 459 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 787 ranked; ranked #11.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

787 Princeton home builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 37 are open 24/7, 502 open Saturdays and 417 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 787 rated businesses.

Top 10 home builders in Princeton at a glance

Top 10 home builders in Princeton at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Jose Espinosa Realtor635.0★ (201)Little Elm, 24 mi away24/7Overall
2Winchester Crossing by D.R. Horton604.2★ (140)PrincetonSat · Sun—
3Homes by J. Anthony604.7★ (79)Lucas, 8 mi awaySat · Sun—
4Homestead Heating & Air605.0★ (171)Fate, 17 mi away24/7Emergencies
5Frankie Arthur Real Estate605.0★ (244)Flower Mound, 36 mi awaySat · Sun—
6M/I Homes Lilyana594.5★ (177)Prosper, 16 mi awaySat · Sun—
7Mustang Lakes594.5★ (165)Celina, 16 mi awaySat · Sun—
8Solterra Texas - A Huffines Signature Community594.9★ (83)Mesquite, 31 mi away24/7—
9James Merritt with Perry Homes595.0★ (68)Rockwall, 17 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Whitewing Trails by Pulte Homes584.3★ (54)PrincetonSat · Sun—

The 787 best home builders in Princeton, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Ranked #1 in Princeton

    #1 Jose Espinosa Realtor

    Based in Little Elm, 24 mi away

    63/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 201 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    • 5.0★ from 201 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1605 Canals Dr, Little Elm, TX 75068
    View profile for Jose Espinosa Realtor(214) 492-3643

  3. #3 Homes by J. Anthony

    Based in Lucas, 8 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 79 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    • 4.7★ from 79 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–5:30 PM · Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun 12 PM–5 PM
    Address
    1125 W Blondy Jhune Rd, Lucas, TX 75002
    View profile for Homes by J. Anthony(972) 400-1291

  6. #6 M/I Homes Lilyana

    Based in Prosper, 16 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 177 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    • 4.5★ from 177 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 12 PM–6 PM · Tue–Sat 10 AM–6 PM · Sun 12 PM–6 PM
    Address
    1405 Snapdragon Ct, Prosper, TX 75078
    View profile for M/I Homes Lilyana(972) 280-7730

  7. #7 Mustang Lakes

    Based in Celina, 16 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 165 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    • 4.5★ from 165 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–6 PM · Sun 12 PM–6 PM
    Address
    2682 Roseland Pkwy, Celina, TX 75009
    View profile for Mustang Lakes(972) 993-6737

  9. #9 James Merritt with Perry Homes

    Based in Rockwall, 17 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    • 5.0★ from 68 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 10 AM–7 PM · Thu–Fri closed · Sat 10 AM–7 PM · Sun 12 PM–6 PM
    Address
    1902 Lowland Dr, Rockwall, TX 75087
    View profile for James Merritt with Perry Homes

  11. #11 Palm Harbor - Mesquite

    Based in Mesquite, 28 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 459 Google reviews, the most in Princeton.

    • 4.5★ from 459 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    4405 I-30, Mesquite, TX 75150
    View profile for Palm Harbor - Mesquite(214) 327-8834

  16. #16 M/I Homes Verandah

    Based in Royse City, 18 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    • 4.7★ from 66 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 12 PM–6 PM · Tue–Sat 10 AM–6 PM · Sun 12 PM–6 PM
    Address
    3009 Lakewood Ln, Royse City, TX 75189
    View profile for M/I Homes Verandah(972) 280-7730

  22. #22 M/I Homes Elevon

    Based in Garland, 12 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    • 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 12 PM–6 PM · Tue–Sat 10 AM–6 PM · Sun 12 PM–6 PM
    Address
    703 Grand Dl Dr, Lavon, TX 75166
    View profile for M/I Homes Elevon(972) 280-7730

Home builders ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 787 ranked home builders here; the rest are on their profiles.

home builders in Princeton, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Tilson Homes574.2★ (57)9 mi
27Sonoma Verde by CastleRock Communities574.6★ (84)24 mi
28Tradition Homes Windsong Ranch 71'574.9★ (47)22 mi
29Cambridge Homes at Lake Park575.0★ (40)21 mi
30Grand Homes - Dominion of Pleasant Valley574.2★ (72)14 mi
31LGI Homes - Princeton Heights573.8★ (30)In Princeton
32Texas Built Construction574.7★ (105)22 mi
33The Avenue by D.R. Horton574.8★ (28)13 mi
34Perry Homes - Mustang Lakes 50'574.8★ (32)16 mi
35M/I Homes Forest Park574.7★ (81)In Princeton
36Chancelor Alexander Custom Homes575.0★ (23)7 mi
37Inspiration by CastleRock Communities574.4★ (30)9 mi
38Shaddock Homes574.7★ (214)22 mi
39Britton Homes - Star Trail 76'574.4★ (67)20 mi
40Perry Homes - Cambridge Crossing 50'574.9★ (36)20 mi
41Toll Brothers at Star Trail574.4★ (72)20 mi
42Eastridge by Trophy Signature Homes563.7★ (63)4 mi
43Highland Homes Sonoma Verde564.9★ (43)24 mi
44Perry Homes - Terraces 72'/82'/100'565.0★ (26)17 mi
45Ashford Crossing by Centex Homes564.8★ (10)In Princeton
46M/I Homes Mobberly Farms564.6★ (62)24 mi
47Williamsburg by D.R. Horton564.3★ (58)19 mi
48Lennar at Tillage Farms563.5★ (47)In Princeton
49Monticello Park by Ashton Woods564.3★ (12)In Princeton
50Anna Town Square by Pulte Homes564.1★ (45)11 mi

Also serving Princeton

20 more home builders within 40 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked home builders serving Princeton
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Billy H.Combest BuildingIn Princeton
Castillo's Handyman5.0★ (6)In Princeton
Clearhaven - Imagination HomesIn Princeton
Clearhaven by Centex HomesIn Princeton
Cook Construction5.0★ (1)In Princeton
Cope Homes - Hidden Valley 1 Community5.0★ (1)In Princeton
DFW Framing & Construction5.0★ (2)In Princeton
Elite Custom HomesIn Princeton
Ideal custom homesIn Princeton
Jubilee Company4.9★ (130)In Princeton
Lowry Trails by Trophy Signature Homes5.0★ (2)In Princeton
MCG Construction IncIn Princeton
MI HomesIn Princeton
Pacesetter Homes - Town Park3.0★ (2)In Princeton
Randy And Sons Cultured Marble And StoneIn Princeton
Ray-Boys Services Co5.0★ (3)In Princeton
RH Wood floors5.0★ (6)In Princeton
Rios Pro Solutions3.7★ (3)In Princeton
UGD - Princeton Lakeside Estates5.0★ (1)In Princeton
Windmore by Meritage Homes5.0★ (1)In Princeton

How we ranked Princeton home builders

We scored 787 Princeton home builders on ten factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Princeton data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Home builders in Princeton: frequently asked questions

Who is the best home builder in Princeton?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked home builder in Princeton, TX is Jose Espinosa Realtor with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 5.0★ from 201 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Winchester Crossing by D.R. Horton (#2) and Homes by J. Anthony (#3) follow. We ranked 787 home builders on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many home builders are there in Princeton?

ContractorsRanked ranks 787 home builders serving Princeton, TX. 9 of them are based in Princeton; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which home builders in Princeton are open 24/7?

37 ranked home builders in Princeton post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Jose Espinosa Realtor (#1), Homestead Heating & Air (#4) and Solterra Texas - A Huffines Signature Community (#8). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which home builders in Princeton work on weekends?

502 of 787 ranked home builders post Saturday hours and 417 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Jose Espinosa Realtor (#1), Winchester Crossing by D.R. Horton (#2) and Homes by J. Anthony (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Princeton home builders have?

The median Google rating among 787 rated home builders in Princeton is 4.6★, with a median of 14 reviews. Palm Harbor - Mesquite has the most, 459 reviews, and ranks #11. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does ContractorsRanked rank home builders?

Each home builder gets a 0–100 CR Score from ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do home builders outside Princeton count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Princeton city center, our service radius for home builders. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.

Can home builders pay to rank higher on ContractorsRanked?

No. The CR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured businesses may appear above the list, labelled Featured and showing their honest rank.

Update log for Princeton

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 787 home builders serving Princeton.
  2. October 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.

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