Custom Homes · Pasco · Kennewick · Richland

Fully Custom Homes in the Tri-Cities, WA

Designed Around You

Not three floor plans. Not a finish package. A real custom home, designed and built around your family from the first conversation to move-in day.

The Anasazi Definition

What "Fully Custom" Actually Means at Anasazi

When most builders advertise “custom,” what they actually mean is semi-custom. You pick from three or four pre-designed floor plans. You choose finishes from a small menu — maybe four cabinet colors, three flooring options, two roof choices. The structure of your home was decided long before you walked in.

That’s not what we do.

At Anasazi Builders, fully custom means three things. First, the plan can come entirely from you, or be selected from the 100+ plans we have available and modified however you want, or designed completely from scratch with our architects. Second, every finish — cabinets, countertops, flooring, fixtures, windows, roof, exterior, every single one — is chosen by you, based on what works for your family and your budget. Third, any change you want to make is on the table. There are no “options.” There is just your home.

This is the difference, and it’s the reason families come to us. They want a home that fits their life — not a life that fits a builder’s catalog.

The Difference Explained

Custom vs. Semi-Custom vs. Production — The Difference Most Builders Don't Explain

The home-building industry uses these three terms loosely, and that’s not an accident. Knowing the difference is the single most important thing you can do before signing a builder contract.

Production Builder

Semi-Custom Builder

Fully Custom — Anasazi

Floor Plans

Pre-designed plans only. No modifications.

3–5 fixed floor plans. Limited modifications.

Bring your own, choose from 100+, or design from scratch.

Finishes

Pre-set packages. No swaps.

Pick from a fixed menu (e.g., 4 cabinet colors).

Every finish chosen by you. No menu, no limits.

Design Changes

Not allowed.

Limited — some walls movable, others not.

Yes — any change is on the table.

Pricing

Fixed price by plan + lot.

Base price + option upgrades.

Built around your budget. No square-foot price.

Timeline

4–6 months once started.

6–9 months once started.

~5 months build, 8–10 months total.

Contact

Sales rep → site supervisor → warranty dept.

Project manager (may rotate).

One point of contact — John — from first call to move-in.

None of these models is wrong — they’re built for different buyers. If you want speed and predictability over personalization, a production home may be the right call. If you want the home you’re actually picturing in your head, that’s us. Either way, you should know which one you’re buying.

Your Home, Your Choices

What You Can Customize on an Anasazi Home

People sometimes ask which parts of the home are "pre-decided" when they sign with us. The answer is none. Here's a sample of what's on the table — and this is just a sample.

Plan & Layout

Single-story, two-story, or split-level
Open-concept great room or defined separate spaces
Number of bedrooms, bathrooms, garage stalls
Bonus rooms, home offices, mudrooms, walk-in pantries
Basement — finished, unfinished, walkout, or none
Primary suite location — main floor or upstairs

Kitchen

Cabinet style, color, hardware, soft-close (or not)
Countertops — quartz, granite, butcher block, concrete
Island size, shape, seating, prep sink
Appliances — your choice of brands and finishes
Walk-in pantry, butler’s pantry, or neither
Range hood treatment — stainless, custom millwork, plaster

Exterior & Roof

Roof — composite shingles or standing seam metal
Siding — lap, board-and-batten, stone, brick, hardie, or combinations
Window placement, size, grilles, color
Porches, covered patios, outdoor living spaces
Garage — attached, detached, heated, RV bay
Driveway material and layout

Bathrooms & Finishes

Primary bath — freestanding tub, walk-in shower, double vanity
Tile selection, layout, niches, benches
Flooring — LVP, hardwood, tile, carpet, or combination by room
Lighting — fixture style, recessed layout, dimming zones
Trim profile, baseboard height, casing style
Paint colors throughout (you can change your mind on these)

If it’s in the home, you choose it.

The Anasazi Way

The Anasazi Way Built Around What Matters Most to Your Family

Every family has things in their home that matter more than everything else. A reading nook by the south-facing window. A primary bath that feels like the spa they always wanted. A heated garage. A real wood-burning fireplace. A kitchen island big enough for the whole family to sit at.

We call those things “the sacred.” They’re the parts of your home that, if we get them right, you’ll love this house for the next 30 years. If we get them wrong, no amount of square footage will make up for it.

So before we draw a single line on a plan, we sit down with you — both of you, if it’s a couple — and we ask: what’s sacred? What are the one or two things you can’t imagine your home without? Then we build the rest of the home around those answers, on your budget, with the value engineering it takes to make sure those sacred items don’t get cut when the numbers get real.

The Anasazi Housewarming Gift

Sometimes, when we hear what’s sacred, we quietly add one of those items to the build budget without telling the client. They show up on a walkthrough during construction — there’s the heated garage prep, there’s the upgraded primary bath — and we tell them: this is a housewarming gift from Anasazi Builders.

It’s our way of saying thank you for trusting us with the most important purchase of your life.

Areas We Serve

Where We Build Custom Homes in the Tri-Cities

We’re headquartered in Pasco and build custom homes across the Tri-Cities and the surrounding areas of Eastern Washington. Some lots are inside established subdivisions; some are on raw acreage where we bring in power, drill wells, and install septic from scratch. We’ve completed six homes in the Benton City to Prosser corridor alone.

-FAQ

Everything You Want to Know Before Your First Call

These are the real questions families ask us. Every answer traces back to John’s actual words — nothing invented.

What's the difference between a custom home and a semi-custom home?

A fully custom home is designed and built around you from scratch — the floor plan, the layout, every finish. A semi-custom home gives you 3 to 5 fixed floor plans and a small menu of finish options. Most builders who advertise “custom” are actually selling semi-custom. With Anasazi, you bring your own plans, choose from 100+ we have available, or design from scratch with our architects. There are no fixed options.

Can I bring my own architectural plans?

Absolutely. Many of our clients do. We’ll review the plans, work with our architects to make sure they’re fully buildable on your specific lot, and adapt them to meet septic, well, and city or county requirements. If something needs to change, we’ll walk you through why and what the options are.

What if I don't have plans yet?

That’s completely fine. You can choose from the 100+ plans we have available and modify them however you want, or you can design from scratch with our architects. Some clients come to us with a pencil sketch on a napkin — that works too. After your blueprints are approved, we provide 3D renderings so you can see your home before we break ground.

How long does it take to build a fully custom home in the Tri-Cities?

Construction itself averages around 5 months — our most recent home was completed in 4. The full process from first conversation to move-in day is typically 8 to 10 months. The big national builders quote 12 to 18 months; that’s not our reality. Permitting in the Tri-Cities typically takes up to 3 weeks once plans are submitted.

How much does a custom home cost in the Tri-Cities?

Our entry point starts around $450,000 (basic home with land), and from there it depends entirely on your choices and your lot. There’s no honest square-foot price on a custom home — a simple kitchen and a gourmet kitchen sit in the same square footage but cost very different amounts. We start every budget conversation with what your lender has pre-approved and work within that number.

Do I need to own land before reaching out?

No. If you already have a lot, great — we’ll evaluate it. If you’re still searching, we can guide you on what to look for and help you find the right property. We don’t sell our own lots, but we know the Tri-Cities area and can help you avoid the common pitfalls.

Will I work with the same person throughout the entire build?

Yes. John is your single point of contact from the first phone call through move-in day. You won’t be passed between a sales rep, a project manager, and a warranty department like you would with a larger production builder. One person, one phone number, one relationship for the whole build.

What kind of warranty comes with an Anasazi custom home?

Washington State requires a 1-year base warranty, and we honor that fully. Beyond that, we operate on a 6-month follow-up schedule for non-emergency items — you keep a list, we come fix it. For emergencies (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, water), we provide direct subcontractor numbers at delivery. Extended warranties of 2 to 5 years are also available through an external program we can purchase on your behalf.