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Custom New Home Builders in Houston

ARICH FAMILY HISTORY OF HOME BUILDING

Custom Home Builders in Houston, Austin, Bellaire & West University Place

Emerging from a multi-generational tradition of fine home building, Stone Acorn Builders is a family-owned and operated home construction company that has been building quality homes since 1999 in Houston - near town and inner loop, Bellaire, West University Place, Braes Heights, Meyerland, Medical Center, South Side Place, Memorial and Spring Branch. Sarah Lavine-Kass and Benjamin Lavine, a sister-brother team, are the creative and technical forces behind Stone Acorn Builders.

Sarah founded Stone Acorn Builders with the goal of creating a custom home building business that would offer clients a bespoke building experience. Sarah came to the home construction business via a career in law. She received her B.A. from Brown University, her M.I.A. from Columbia University, and her J. D. from the University of Chicago. After a short career practicing law in Houston and her own experience as a homebuyer, Sarah realized the importance of providing a client-centered home building experience grounded in customer service, attention to detail, creativity, and technical excellence.

After graduating from Southern Methodist University and working in management consulting, Benjamin joined Sarah and has been instrumental in making Stone Acorn Builders the quality construction company it is today. Benjamin is a Certified Graduate Builder and Graduate Master Builder, indicating that he has achieved the technical mastery essential to building only the highest quality home. His technical mastery and friendly, customer-centered focus make Benjamin an excellent partner for customers demanding the finest home building experience.

Both Benjamin and Sarah supervise every job - no intermediary superintendents are employed. From foundation to finish work, they pride themselves on their attention to detail. When you sign on with Stone Acorn Builders - either as a custom client or a spec home purchaser - you are signing on to a team that prides itself on quality, integrity, and customer service.

Custom New Home Builders in Houston

Professional Memberships & Awards

  • Stone Acorn Builders' Memberships

    Board of Directors and Member of Southern Living Custom Builder Program


    Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA)


    National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)


    Texas Association of Builders


    GHBA Custom Builders Council


    Board Member of Patrons of Bellaire Park


    Project Advisory Team of Condit Elementary Rebuild


    Greater Houston Women's Chamber of Commerce


    Board Member of Bellaire Little League


    Home Builders Association of Greater Austin

  • Professional Designations

    Sarah Lavine-Kass and Benjamin Lavine are Certified Graduate Builders (CGB) and Graduate Master Builders (GMB); Sarah Lavine-Kass is also a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS).

  • Stone Acorn Builders' Awards

    Bellaire New Home Showcase 2019

    - 1st place Best Landscape

    - 1st place Best Overall Design (Exterior & Floorplan Design)

    - 1st place People's Choice

    - 1st place Best of Show

    - 1st place Best Interior Design

    - 1st place Best Kitchen


    Bellaire New Home Showcase 2017

    - 1st place Best Landscape

    - 1st place Best Overall Design (Exterior & Floorplan Design)

    - 1st place People's Choice

    - 1st place Best of Show


    2016 Southern Living Customer Builder Program Cornerstone Leadership Award


    2015 Southern Living Custom Builder of the Year


    2015 Southern Living Customer Builder Program Cornerstone Leadership Award 


    2015 Bellaire New Home Showcase Best Landscaping


    2014 Southern Living Customer Builder Program Cornerstone Leadership Award 


    Best of Houzz 2016 Design


    Best of Houzz 2015 Design


    Best of Houzz 2014 Design


    Best of Houzz 2013 Design


    2013 Southern Living Custom Builder of the Year Finalist


    2012 Presented Houston's First Southern Living Showcase Home 


    2009 Bellaire Fall New Home Showcase - 

    - 2nd place Best Design 

    - 2nd place Best Master Suite 

    - 2nd place Best Kitchen 

    - 2nd place Best Exterior


    2009 H Town Magazine - Voted one of Houston's Top Custom Builders


    2008 H Town Magazine - Voted one of Houston's Top Custom Builders 


    2007 H Town Magazine - Voted one of Houston's Top Custom Builders 


    2006 Trees for Bellaire Preservation Award 


    2005 Bellaire Fall New Home Showcase

    - 3rd place Best Design


    2004 Bellaire Fall New Home Showcase 

    - 1st place Best Design

    - 1st place Best Master Suite 

    - 1st place Best Kitchen 

    - 3rd place Best Exterior

    -2018 Southern Living Showcase Home (Bellaire)

    -2014 Southern Living Showcase Home (West University Place)

    -2018 Southern Living Showcase Home (Braes Heights)

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