Chapel Hill’s amenities, outstanding location draw area’s top builders

Nick Zvacek knows what people are looking for when it is time to pick the perfect place to live. That is why the third-generation builder chose Chapel Hill, designated “Community of the Year,” to build six of his new homes.

“Chapel Hill is right in the middle of everything,” said Zvacek, owner of Nick Zvacek Construction. “There are the beautiful views and hike and bike trails, a pool and play area with a second pool and clubroom for the community planned in the next phase. It’s also easy to access restaurants, shopping, entertainment, museums and sporting events. Everything homeowners could want is just minutes away.”

However, Zvacek strives to build homes that owners never want to leave. He has four floor plans underway. The Craftsman and The Madeline plans are both reverse 1 1/2-stories with four bedrooms, four bathrooms and three-car garages. The 1 1/2-story Anderson features four bedrooms, 3 1/2 bathrooms and a three-car garage. Those looking for a two-story home will not want to miss his Montebella now under construction at 17008 Hauser St.

“We make the most sought-after features standard,” Zvacek said. “We always include a TV movie theater with surround sound and an upgraded speaker system in all our homes, finished lower levels, upgraded granite and knotty alder cabinets. We put a lot of attention to details and quality in everything from tile work to trim.”

Meet Nick Zvacek from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday in Chapel Hill Estates at 17009 Bradshaw and learn first-hand what Nick Zvacek Construction has to offer.

The current building companies in Chapel Hill include Don Julian Builders, Rodrock Homes, Bickimer Construction, AZ Custom Homes, ParkView Homes, Dan Smith Homes, James Engle Homes, Sallee Homes, Ashlar Homes, Nick Zvacek Construction, Tom French Construction, Midwest Realty, LLC Builders, Comerio Corporation and Martens Family Enterprises, all of which offer a variety of plans that may be viewed on the Chapel Hill website at LiveatChapelHill.com or on the builders’ individual websites. Buyers may bring in their own builder and custom plans, as well, with developer approval.

Although the community is spread out on 240 acres of beautiful, rolling terrain, developers decided from the very beginning to set aside 70 acres of open green space, said Bill Gerue with Weichert Realtors Graham-Welch, who markets the community. Residents love the heavily wooded tree preserve, small pocket parks, open green spaces and hike and bike trails that will link into more than 300 miles of Johnson County trail systems. Home sites are currently available from the mid-$70,000s to the upper $120,000s.

Seventy-one beautiful new lots opened a couple of months ago to potential buyers in the second half of the Estates of Chapel Hill, Gerue said. These larger size lots offer outstanding views, provide wide open green space and back to the community’s timbered tree reserve. The majority of these lots have cul-de-sac, walkout or walk-up opportunities.

One exclusive cul-de-sac in this newly opened area will be marked with a separate monument as the Enclave. These custom homes will sit on some of the community’s most aesthetic lots, back to the timbered tree reserve and have expansive views.

Five new model homes are currently under construction for completion by late 2015. There are also several reverse 1 1/2-story homes underway in Chapel Hill. Each features at least two bedrooms on the main floor, two or more bedrooms downstairs, three to five garages and the affordable luxury found in every Chapel Hill home. The plans, which range in size from 2,405 square feet to 3,800 square feet, are priced from the mid-$300,000s to upper $500,000s. Several traditional two-story homes are also currently available priced from $338,500 to $419,500, some with finished basements.

All reverse ranch homes under construction have four bedrooms (three on the main floor), three or more bathrooms and three to five garages. Prices range from the mid-$300,000s to upper $500,000s. Square footages are approximately 2,200 square feet to 3,500-plus square feet.

Also for sale are the model homes currently open to the community’s visitors, including two award-winners. The reverse 1 1/2-story model home by ParkView Homes was most recently awarded Best New Home Model in Kansas City by Kansas City Homes and Gardens magazine. The Broadmoor, a reverse 1 1/2-story at 13440 W. 172nd St., includes many model home enhancements for $547,289.

Don Julian Builders’ featured award-winner is the Edgewood reverse at 13200 W. 170th St., which has four bedrooms on the main level, walkout lower level finish, covered deck and four-car garage. Priced at $519,900, it is adjacent to the timbered preserve area.

The sales office is staffed by Bill Gerue and Krissy Kempinger, who are ready to answer any questions or help you with a home or lot selection. Chapel Hill is at the intersection of 167th Street and Pflumm Road in Overland Park. The current sales information center is at 13440 W. 172nd St., which is near the corner of 173rd and Pflumm. Visit the community’s web site at LiveatChapelHill.com.

This story was originally published September 25, 2015 at 7:00 PM with the headline "Chapel Hill’s amenities, outstanding location draw area’s top builders."