Cedar Creek Lake Custom Home Builder
Cedar Lux Properties designs and builds custom homes on Cedar Creek Lake — from modern lake houses to luxury waterfront residences, each one sited to its lot, whether it starts from an existing Cedar Lux plan or from a blank page.
The Lake
Big Water, Close to Dallas
Cedar Creek Lake spans 32,623 acres, just 60 miles southeast of Dallas. Deep water, protected coves, and a growing base of luxury development have made it a serious destination for custom home construction, not just a weekend lake.
That proximity matters for a build: closer means more site visits, faster decisions, and a builder who can actually be on the lot when it counts — not a once-a-month drive from three hours away.
It also means the lake has real infrastructure behind it — established communities, working trades and suppliers, and a base of homeowners who've already proven out waterfront construction here. You're not building somewhere untested.
Talk to Us About Building60 Min from Dallas
Highway 175 puts you at the lake in under an hour from the 635 corridor.
32,623 Acres
Plenty of open water and protected coves.
East Texas Setting
Piney woods, rolling hills, and clear water you won't find in Central Texas.
Established Communities
Half a dozen-plus gated and lakefront communities ring the shoreline, Emerald Bay among them.
Cedar Lux Properties
Custom Home Construction Built for Cedar Creek Lake
Whether it's a modern custom home on a quiet cove or a legacy luxury build on open water, we don't build generic lake houses. Every Cedar Lux home is designed for its specific site — the cove, the water orientation, the lot topology — and built to a standard that holds value for generations.
Spec & Custom Builds
We build both custom homes from scratch and curated spec homes for buyers who want a move-in ready property without compromise. Either way, the same team and the same standard carry through — a spec home isn't a lesser build, just a faster one.
Water-Oriented Siting
Every lot sits differently — cove position, elevation, tree line, sun path. We design each home around its site: view lines toward open water, outdoor living spaces oriented to catch the evening light, and elevation choices that keep the water close without exposing the home.
Full-Service Process
From site selection and architecture through the final finish-out, we manage the entire residential construction process. One point of contact, start to finish — see how below.
Built for the Lake Environment
Waterfront homes take more weather than inland ones — humidity, sun exposure, seasonal storms. We choose materials and construction methods with that in mind, not just for how a home looks on move-in day.
How We Build
Our Home Construction Process
Four stages, one point of contact throughout. No handoffs between a design team and a construction team who've never met your lot.
Site & Design Consultation
We walk the lot with you — orientation, elevation, tree line, cove position — and talk through vision, timeline, and budget before a single line is drawn. This is where the site tells us what the home should be, not the other way around.
Architecture & Planning
Start from one of our existing floor plans, adapted to your lot, or from a fully site specific plan designed from scratch. We coordinate architecture, engineering, and permitting for the lake environment, so the design that gets approved is the design that actually gets built.
Construction
One point of contact manages the build — scheduling, trades, and quality control — from foundation through final finish. You get regular updates, not radio silence between framing and drywall.
Walkthrough & Handoff
A final walkthrough, a punch list closed out before you move a box, and a home that's ready to live in — not one you're still finishing yourself six months after closing.
Available Homes
Homes for Sale on Cedar Creek Lake
Some buyers want to build from scratch. Others want a Cedar Lux home that is already underway or ready now. We build both custom homes and curated spec homes, to the same standard either way.
Emerald Bay
4529 Sapphire Way
$1,695,000
4 bedrooms, 5 baths, 3,318 sq ft
A modern lake estate in the gated Emerald Bay community, with a protected water view from an 834 sq ft second floor terrace. Price includes one boat slip in the community shared marina.
See all of our current homes for sale.
Floor Plans
Floor Plans: Start From a Plan, or Start From Scratch
You do not have to start with a blank page. Cedar Lux has floor plans you can use as a starting point. Choose a plan that fits how you want to live, and we adapt it to your lot: cove position, elevation, tree line, and sun path. Room layouts, sizes, and finishes can be adjusted from there.
Starting from a plan is optional, not required. If you would rather design from scratch, the architecture and planning stage produces a fully site specific plan instead. Either way, the plan that gets approved is the plan that gets built.
The homes on this site show what a starting point can become. 4529 Sapphire Way uses an open main level with the primary suite on the main floor, a flex space that works as a fifth bedroom, a dual staircase with floor to ceiling windows, and a second level loft and terrace oriented to the water.
Talk to us about building and we will walk you through the plans that fit your lot and your budget.
Cost
What a Cedar Creek Lake Custom Home Costs
There is no honest single price for a custom home on Cedar Creek Lake, and any builder who publishes one without seeing your lot is guessing. Cost is driven by the lot itself (elevation, water orientation, and site work), the size and layout of the home, and the finish level you choose.
What we can tell you is where our finished homes sit. Our current spec homes are listed at $1,589,000 and $1,695,000, built to our standard finish level, which includes natural stone, quartz surfaces, engineered hardwoods, and a premium Thermador appliance package at Sapphire Way.
Budget is part of the first conversation, not the last one. In the site and design consultation we talk through vision, timeline, and budget before a single line is drawn, and we will tell you honestly what is possible at your number. Call 972-764-8687.
Where We Build
Cedar Creek Lake Communities
Featured Community
Emerald Bay
One of the Cedar Creek Lake communities where we've built — protected coves and deep-water access, with lots that suit both custom and spec builds.
Learn MoreBeyond Emerald Bay
The Lake at Large
We build across Cedar Creek Lake wherever the right lot meets the right client — not exclusively in one community. If you already own a lot elsewhere on the lake, that doesn't rule us out; it's the starting point for the conversation.
Have a specific lot or neighborhood in mind? We'd love to hear about it.
As Seen In
In the Press
Cedar Lux Properties has been featured in CandysDirt:
CandysDirt · February 2026
"Emerald Bay's First Spec Home Hits the Market: A Q&A With the Team Behind It"
A conversation with Gary Payne and Realtor Donna Smith on Emerald Bay's first spec home at 4529 Sapphire Way.
Read the ArticleCandysDirt · December 2025
"Why One Experienced Lake Builder Chose Emerald Bay at Cedar Creek Lake"
How Gary Payne evaluates lake communities, and why Emerald Bay earned a spot as one of the lake's preferred builders.
Read the ArticleFAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you only build in Emerald Bay?
No. Emerald Bay is our featured community and where our spec homes are, but we build across Cedar Creek Lake wherever the right lot meets the right client. If you already own a lot elsewhere on the lake, that is the starting point for the conversation, not a problem.
Can I look at your floor plans?
Yes. Cedar Lux has floor plans you can start from, and we will walk you through them in a consultation. Using one is optional: a plan can be adapted to your lot, your layout, and your finishes, or we can design a home from scratch instead. Built examples are on our properties and homes for sale pages.
Do you have homes for sale, or do you only build to order?
Both. We build custom homes from scratch and curated spec homes for buyers who want a move in ready property. Current listings are on our homes for sale page, including 4529 Sapphire Way at $1,695,000 and 217 Autumn Wood Trail at $1,589,000.
What does a custom home on Cedar Creek Lake cost?
It depends on the lot, the size of the home, and the finish level, which is why budget is discussed in the first consultation, before any design work. For reference, our current finished spec homes are listed between $1,589,000 and $1,695,000.
I already own a lot on Cedar Creek Lake. Can you build on it?
Yes. The process starts with a site and design consultation where we walk the lot with you and talk through orientation, elevation, vision, timeline, and budget. From there we manage architecture, engineering, permitting, and construction as one point of contact.
How far is Cedar Creek Lake from Dallas?
About 60 minutes. Highway 175 puts you at the lake in under an hour from the 635 corridor, on a lake that covers 32,623 acres.
Let's Build Your Cedar Creek Home
Whether you have a lot, a neighborhood in mind, or just a vision — we'll tell you honestly what's possible and what it takes to make it happen on Cedar Creek Lake.
Prefer to buy something already built? See our current homes for sale.