on August 18, 2026
I recently toured a luxury one-story model offering approximately 3,600 square feet, four bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, a dedicated office, multiple living and dining spaces, a three-car garage, and an impressive outdoor living area—all on an 86-foot lot.
At the time of my tour, the floor plan started around $1.1 million before the model-home upgrades you see throughout the property.
For buyers relocating to Prosper, Frisco, Celina, or the surrounding North Texas suburbs, this home is a great example of what you can get when you prioritize a larger lot and single-story living.
I’m Jake Inderman, a Prosper TX Realtor and North Texas real estate agent helping relocation buyers compare homes, builders, neighborhoods, lot sizes, taxes, and communities throughout Prosper, Frisco, and Celina.
Here’s what stood out about this home.
**Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/0DXbfmcFnQc
Finding a large one-story home isn’t always as easy as finding a similarly sized two-story home.
There’s a simple reason: land.
If you’re trying to fit approximately 3,600 square feet onto one level, the house needs a significantly larger footprint.
That makes the 86-foot lot one of the most important features of this particular home.
You aren’t sacrificing living space just because you want to avoid stairs.
Instead, this floor plan gives you four bedrooms, multiple living areas, an office, three garage spaces, and substantial indoor and outdoor entertaining space.
For buyers specifically searching for large one-story homes in Prosper TX, that’s a combination worth paying attention to.
The lot is arguably as important as the house.
An 86-foot homesite gives the builder enough width to spread approximately 3,600 square feet across a single floor while still providing substantial outdoor space.
During my tour, I pointed out that the lot is almost a quarter acre.
That additional width creates opportunities for:
Large lots like this generally come at a premium, but for buyers who specifically want a large one-story home, that premium may be worthwhile.
One of my favorite things about this home is how much larger it feels than its actual square footage.
You’re looking at roughly 3,600 square feet, but the tall ceilings, open layout, large windows, and wide rooms make it feel even bigger.
With no second story above the main living spaces, the builder can use taller and more dramatic ceiling designs throughout the home.
That creates a noticeably different feeling compared with many traditional two-story floor plans.
The main living room is one of the focal points of the home.
It features:
For buyers who entertain regularly, this layout works particularly well because people in the kitchen, living room, and dining areas aren’t completely separated from one another.
And during a Texas summer, having enough indoor space to entertain comfortably can be extremely valuable.
The kitchen continues the entertaining-focused design.
Features shown during my tour included:
The kitchen overlooks the main living area, so whoever is cooking can still interact with everyone else.
For a home designed around hosting family and friends, that connectivity makes sense.
Formal dining rooms aren’t included in every newer North Texas floor plan.
This home has one.
The formal dining area is positioned near one side of a double-sided fireplace, giving the room more character than a standard dining space.
For buyers who regularly host holidays, dinners, or larger gatherings, having both an everyday dining area and a dedicated formal dining room can be useful.
One of the more unusual features is the double-sided fireplace.
On one side, you have the formal dining room.
On the other, you have an additional living space.
It’s a design feature you don’t see nearly as often in newer construction, and during my tour I compared the feeling with some older luxury homes throughout Plano.
It gives both rooms a focal point while maintaining separation from the main living room.
The second living space is another reason this home works well for entertaining.
You could potentially use it as:
Because it’s tucked away from the primary living area, you can have different activities happening throughout the house without everyone being concentrated in one room.
The outdoor living area may be my favorite feature of the entire house.
This isn’t simply a small covered patio with room for two chairs.
The space includes:
If you enjoy grilling, watching sports outside, hosting friends, or simply spending time in your backyard, this patio adds a legitimate second entertaining area to the home.
The outdoor kitchen already includes a built-in grill and sink.
There’s also enough room to potentially add other equipment, such as a smoker, griddle, or outdoor refrigerator.
That’s an important distinction.
Instead of simply having a patio where you could eventually build an outdoor kitchen, much of the infrastructure is already incorporated into the design shown in the model.
Add a large television and additional seating and you could create a serious outdoor entertaining setup.
The gas fireplace makes the patio useful beyond the hottest months of the year.
North Texas summers get hot, but spring, fall, and many winter days can be great for spending time outdoors.
The fireplace gives the patio another focal point and makes it feel more like an outdoor living room instead of simply a covered slab behind the house.
The 86-foot lot provides a substantial backyard beyond the covered patio.
During my tour, I mentioned that adding a pool would essentially complete the outdoor entertaining setup.
Of course, buyers should never assume a pool can be added simply because a yard looks large enough.
Before purchasing, verify:
But if a pool is part of your long-term plan, a larger lot gives you considerably more flexibility.
The primary suite continues the large-scale feel of the rest of the home.
Because everything is on one story, you get tall ceilings throughout the bedroom without needing to account for another floor above it.
The room has plenty of space for a large bed and additional furniture while still feeling open.
The primary bathroom is one of the strongest areas of the home.
Features shown during the tour included:
The shower is particularly impressive.
It’s wide enough that it doesn’t feel cramped, and the multiple showerheads and large bench make it feel appropriate for a luxury home at this price point.
The primary closet provides substantial storage without feeling disconnected from the bathroom.
If you’re specifically looking for a one-story home because you want convenience, having the bedroom, bathroom, closet, laundry, kitchen, and living spaces all on the same floor makes everyday life significantly easier.
That’s one of the primary advantages of this floor plan.
The home also includes a dedicated office.
That’s increasingly important for relocation buyers who work remotely or have hybrid schedules.
Instead of sacrificing a bedroom, you get an actual workspace separated from the main living areas.
Because this particular model is positioned on a larger homesite, the office also feels tucked away rather than sitting directly on top of the street.
The home offers four bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms across approximately 3,600 square feet.
That provides enough bedroom space for a larger household without forcing everything upstairs.
It’s also useful for buyers who want:
Two of the secondary bedrooms connect through a Jack-and-Jill bathroom arrangement.
Each side has its own sink area, while the shower and restroom space can be shared.
That’s a practical layout because one person can brush their teeth or get ready while someone else is using the shower.
The secondary bedrooms themselves also felt appropriately sized rather than being squeezed into the floor plan simply to reach a four-bedroom count.
Another major advantage of having an 86-foot lot is garage flexibility.
This home offers three garage spaces configured as a two-car garage plus a separate single-car garage.
That third garage bay can be extremely useful even if you don’t own three vehicles.
It could potentially be used for:
For a home at this price point, having three garage spaces is a valuable feature.
The laundry area includes room for folding, organizing, hanging clothes, and additional storage.
There’s also a practical drop-zone area nearby for coats and everyday items.
These aren’t necessarily the features that sell someone on a model home during the first five minutes.
But they’re often the features that make a house easier to live in every day.
There are several reasons buyers specifically ask me for one-story homes in Prosper.
Some simply prefer them.
Others are thinking longer term.
A single-story home can be attractive if you:
You don’t necessarily have to downsize to get those advantages.
This home proves you can still have approximately 3,600 square feet without adding a second floor.
Neither option is automatically better.
A two-story home generally makes it easier to maximize interior square footage on a smaller homesite.
During my tour, I mentioned other builders and floor plans in the area offering two-story homes approaching 5,000 square feet.
If your priority is maximum interior space, a two-story home may make more sense.
If your priorities are accessibility, tall ceilings, easier everyday flow, and keeping everything on one level, a larger one-story could be worth paying the lot premium.
At the time of filming, the base price for this floor plan started around $1.1 million.
However, that’s an important distinction:
Base price is not necessarily the price of the model home you’re seeing.
Model homes typically showcase extensive upgrades.
Those can include:
During the tour, I specifically pointed out that several of the model’s features were likely upgrades beyond the approximately $1.1 million starting price.
This is one of the biggest things relocation buyers need to understand when shopping new construction in Prosper.
A builder may advertise a floor plan starting at a certain price.
That doesn’t necessarily include:
The final purchase price can be substantially higher.
That’s why I recommend determining your total budget before walking into the design center.
Model homes are designed to sell the possibilities.
They’re usually heavily upgraded.
That doesn’t mean you can’t build something similar.
It means you need to know which features are included and which ones cost extra.
When touring a model, I recommend separating everything into three categories:
Included features.
Optional upgrades.
Structural upgrades that need to be selected early.
That helps you understand what the house you actually want will cost.
An 86-foot lot is going to cost more than a smaller homesite in many new-construction communities.
But you’re not simply paying for grass.
A larger lot can affect:
For someone who specifically wants a 3,600-square-foot one-story home, the larger homesite is part of what makes the floor plan possible.
That depends on your priorities.
If you’re primarily trying to maximize square footage per dollar, a two-story home may provide better value.
But if you specifically want:
then paying more for the lot and single-story footprint can make sense.
This is where buying based solely on price per square foot can lead you in the wrong direction.
This type of Prosper TX home could be a strong fit if you:
For someone who wants a large luxury home without stairs, this floor plan checks a lot of boxes.
You may want to compare other options if:
That’s why I don’t believe there’s one “best” floor plan.
There’s a best floor plan for how you actually live.
The home featured in my tour is approximately 3,600 square feet.
The floor plan offers four bedrooms.
It has approximately 3.5 bathrooms.
The home is on an 86-foot homesite, which I described during the tour as almost a quarter acre.
Yes. One of the biggest selling points is getting substantial interior space while keeping everything on one level.
Yes. The home offers a two-car garage plus a separate single-car garage.
The model features an outdoor grilling area with a built-in grill and sink.
Yes. The covered outdoor living area includes a gas fireplace.
The backyard offers substantial space, but buyers should verify setbacks, easements, utilities, HOA rules, and pool feasibility for their specific homesite.
At the time of filming, the floor plan started around $1.1 million. The model contained upgrades beyond the base price.
Yes. During my tour, I referenced other two-story floor plans in the area approaching approximately 5,000 square feet.
If you’re specifically searching for a large one-story home in Prosper TX, this floor plan offers a combination that’s difficult to replicate on a smaller homesite.
You’re getting approximately 3,600 square feet, four bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, a dedicated office, multiple living spaces, formal dining, a three-car garage, a luxury primary suite, an 86-foot lot, and one of the better outdoor living spaces I’ve toured.
The biggest consideration is value.
At a starting price around $1.1 million at the time of filming, this isn’t an inexpensive home. And once you add the lot, structural options, and model-level upgrades, your final price can increase.
But buyers aren’t necessarily choosing a home like this because they want the most square footage for the money.
They’re choosing it because they want a large luxury home without stairs, a wider homesite, outdoor entertaining space, and a layout that can work long term.
If those features are priorities, this type of Prosper home deserves a serious look.
I’m Jake Inderman, a Prosper TX Realtor and North Texas real estate agent helping buyers and relocation clients compare luxury homes, new construction, builders, floor plans, and communities throughout Prosper, Frisco, and Celina.
If you’re relocating to North Texas, I can help you compare more than just the houses. We’ll look at lot sizes, property taxes, MUD/PID/MMD assessments, HOA costs, builders, school zoning, commute times, amenities, and the true monthly cost of each option.
And if you’re shopping from out of state, we can tour homes virtually through FaceTime or Zoom before you ever get on a plane.
If you’re moving to Prosper TX in the next 9 days or 9 months, reach out and let’s figure out which community and home actually fit what you’re looking for.
Jake Inderman | Prosper TX Realtor
Call/Text: 469-343-2008
Email: jake.inderman@gmail.com