Building a Custom Home in Bixby: The Complete Guide

We don't just build in Bixby. We work here. Our office is on 126th Street, our superintendents drive these roads every day, and you can stop in to go over plans and selections in person. More Cozort communities are in Bixby than in any other city we serve, so this is the guide we get asked for most.

Bixby at a glance

Bixby communities where Cozort builds

Every neighborhood feels a little different. Here is a straight rundown:

Lot availability changes, so call us for what is open right now. See every neighborhood on our communities page.

Picking the right lot

Half an acre or two?

A half-acre lot in Pine Ridge and a two-acre homesite in Scissortail Estates lead to very different homes. More land gives you room for a pool, a shop or a long driveway, and more privacy. Gated communities with amenities give you neighbors, trails and a clubhouse without the upkeep. Decide which life you want first, then pick the lot.

Check the school district on the lot, not the zip code

Most of our Bixby communities are in Bixby Public Schools, but Scissortail Estates in south Bixby is in Liberty Public Schools. If schools matter to you, confirm the district for the exact lot before you buy. We are glad to help you check.

Already own land?

We build on your lot too, anywhere in the Bixby area. Bring us the address and we will walk the property with you before you pick a plan.

How a Bixby build works, start to finish

1. Sit down with us. Come by the Bixby office. We talk through budget, timing, lot and how your family lives.
2. Choose a lot. Pick one of our communities or bring your own land.
3. Design. Start from one of 80+ plans or go fully custom with our architect. In-house design help is included.
4. Selections. Angela Cozort walks you through finishes so the house feels like one piece.
5. Build. Superintendents Brian Marts and Chad Brown run the site day to day. Most builds take about 8 to 12 months.
6. Move in. Every home comes with the standard HBA one-year warranty book, plus manufacturer warranties on appliances and mechanicals.

Want to see a finished Cozort home in Bixby?

Our available homes include The Legacy (4 bed, 4.5 bath, 4,291 sq ft) and The Elle in Harvard Oaks (4 bed, 3 bath, 2,832 sq ft). Touring a finished home is the fastest way to judge a builder's work. See current prices on our move-in ready page.

Selling your current home?

Angela Cozort is a licensed Realtor and can list your current home while we build your new one. One team handles both moves.

"I'm a third-generation home builder, and what my father and grandfather have taught me is that you always take care of your clients, you make sure that you build a quality home, and you always do what you're supposed to do."

Matt Cozort, President and Owner

More on building here: Bixby custom home builder.

Why Bixby (and Jenks)

"Bixby is our office headquarters. We've been building in the Bixby and Jenks area for 20 years. If you want city living or you want rural living, you've got both options in Bixby and Jenks."

Matt Cozort, President and Owner

That range is what makes Bixby work for so many families. You can be minutes from Memorial and the Creek Turnpike in a gated neighborhood like Woodmere, or on two acres south of town in Scissortail Estates. Our superintendents work these communities every week, so they know the soil, the inspectors and the HOA rules.

How to choose the right part of Bixby

"Where you live or choose to live in and around Tulsa is a very individual decision, and it depends on what is important to you and your family. School district or sports? Do you like to live in a rural area on a larger lot? Are you okay closer to the city on a standard size lot? How close do you need to be to highways to get to work? All those questions determine what area of Tulsa is best suited for you."

Angela Cozort, Realtor and Design

Building on your own Bixby land

"Cozort Custom Homes builds on people's land all over the Tulsa Metro area. It's something that we specialize in. If you want us to help you find land, we can also do that. We're actually very good at doing that."

Matt Cozort, President and Owner

Before you close on land, we look at access, utilities, slope and drainage, and how the house will sit on the lot. Bring us the address early. It is much easier to fix a bad lot decision before you buy than after.

Already own a home? Here is the order of operations

"If a buyer wants to build a custom home but has a home to sell, they need to get with a lender and determine if they can build a custom home without a contingency."

Angela Cozort, Realtor and Design

• Talk to a lender first. Many of our buyers work with Megan Neely at AMC Mortgage, and you can use any lender.
• Decide whether you will sell before, during or after the build.
• Let Angela, a licensed Realtor, price and list your current home on a timeline that matches your build.

What happens on a Bixby job site every day

"Make sure the project's staying on schedule, the guys are there, we're getting things taken care of, quality is where it needs to be, and we're holding the standard that we want for our homes."

Cozort superintendent

Before the drywall goes up, a superintendent walks the house and checks hangers, insulation, plumbing and electrical, so nothing gets missed behind the walls.

Costs to plan for beyond the house

• The lot. Prices vary a lot between a gated neighborhood lot and acreage. We can help you weigh them.
• Site work. Larger or sloped lots may need more dirt work, longer driveways and longer utility runs.
• HOA dues. Gated communities with amenities carry annual dues. Ask what they cover.
• Outdoor living. A pool, pool house or shop is easiest to budget for up front.
• Window coverings, landscaping and fencing. Easy to forget, and important to budget.

We would rather talk about all of it in the first meeting than have it surprise you later.

Bixby schools: what we hear from families

School district is the first question most families ask. Bixby Public Schools covers most of our Bixby communities. Scissortail Estates in south Bixby is in Liberty Public Schools, which some families pick for a smaller-school feel and more land. Visit the schools you are considering, and always confirm the district for the exact lot with the county or district.

A realistic Bixby timeline

Ready to talk it through? Call us at (918) 364-5215, stop by the office at 7607 E 126th St S in Bixby (Monday to Friday, 9 to 5), or send us a message. Let's get cozy.