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A long white Tudor-style home at twilight, with two steep front gables, warm lit windows and a curving paver driveway under a pink and violet sky

Luxury homes, move-in ready

Designed, curated and built in neighborhoods from Hyde Park to Indian Hill. Family building since 1982.

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Portfolio Homes

Homes available now

Each one designed for its lot, curated down to the finishes and built in Cincinnati’s best neighborhoods.

  • 2925 Erie Ave. before restoration: a 1911 red-brick home with a two-story white-columned portico, a balcony over an arched front door and boxwood hedges along the frontBefore
    Rendering of 2925 Erie Ave. restored: a red-brick home with a white two-story columned portico, a balcony over an arched front door, a curved front walk and hydrangea bedsRendering
    Historic restoration

    2925 Erie Ave.

    Hyde Park

    A 1911 home being restored, with a speakeasy-inspired pub, billiards and a library.

    Sq ft
    6,000+
    Levels
    4
    Beds
    6
    Baths
    4 full, 2 half
    Ask about this homeRead the restoration story
  • A new Laurel Crossing home in Madeira at sunset: grey board-and-batten siding, a raised front porch with white railings over a stone two-car garage and an outdoor stair, under a pink and orange sky
    Self-tour

    7834 Laurel Ave.

    Madeira

    A Laurel Crossing home, open for self-guided tours in walkable Madeira.

    Starting at $955,000

    Sq ft
    2,800
    Beds
    4
    Baths
    3 full, 1 half
    Tour NowSee Laurel Crossing

More available projects

Most of our homes sell during construction. Ask Matt about status and pricing.

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  • Rendering of 4440 Miami: a white brick and stone house with steep grey roofs and black windows, a long lawn and a curving drive, set among evergreensRendering

    4440 Miami

    Indian Hill

  • Rendering of 7331 Mar Del: a white two-story house with twin front gables, black-trimmed windows and a warmly lit entry and garage at sunset, framed by pinesRendering

    7331 Mar Del

  • Rendering of 7554 Shawnee: a white board-and-batten farmhouse with a tall stacked-stone chimney, black windows, a wood front door and a wide white garage doorRendering

    7554 Shawnee

  • Rendering of 3536 Grandin: a white-painted house with steep grey roofs, a front gable, a screened side porch and a blue-grey garage door on a sloping, planted lotRendering

    3536 Grandin

  • Rendering of 1134 Rookwood: a large whitewashed-brick manor with several steep Tudor gables, tall black windows and a wide lawn edged with boxwoodsRendering

    1134 Rookwood

  • Rendering of 658 Rushton: a white two-story house with a tall front gable, a stone arched entry and a blue-grey garage door at the top of a driveway lined with evergreen shrubsRendering

    658 Rushton

    Columbia Tusculum

  • Rendering of 6041 Johnson: a white shingle-style house with twin gables, a covered front entry and a pale blue garage door, with a golf cart in the drivewayRendering

    6041 Johnson

    Madeira

Most of our homes sell during construction. Ask Matt about status and pricing.

Ask about a home

How a Portfolio Home works

Our process is simple

We’re not a typical custom home builder. You get all of the benefits of luxury home design without the hassle.

  1. Acquire

    We buy a lot or an older home in one of Cincinnati’s best neighborhoods.

  2. Design

    We design the best home for that lot, then curate its finishes on a Selection Board.

  3. Build

    We build what we designed, so we control the timeline, the costs and the changes.

  4. Sell

    We sell it move-in ready, backed by a home builder warranty.

Buying during construction? You may be able to personalize certain selections, depending on the stage.

Past homes

Homes we’ve built from Mt. Lookout to Indian Hill, and the details that make a house feel instantly yours.

Two black iron lantern pendants over a long white quartz island with a dark base, white shaker cabinets, a charcoal range hood and wide-plank oak floors
Lantern pendants
A stainless steel gas range between white shaker cabinets with black cup pulls, under a white hood, with a white arabesque tile backsplash and veined quartz counters
The range wall
A long white bathroom vanity with a marble-look counter and brass pulls, two arched gold-framed mirrors with a brass double sconce between them, and a mosaic tile floor leading to a bedroom
Gold-mirror vanity
A staged living room with two tan sofas facing a fireplace, tall windows on both sides, a patterned rug and oak floors
Staged living room

It’s in the details

  • Gas lampsImmediately welcoming
  • Natural lightThroughout the house
  • Device drop zonesIn every mudroom
  • Outdoor livingRoom to unplug
  • High-end kitchensIndustrial appliances
  • Home automationHigh-tech
7731 Dones Ave. in Madeira from above at dusk: a grey farmhouse-style home with a deep front porch and every window glowing, a curving front walk and mature trees around it
7731 Dones Ave.

“…has attracted national attention”

Local 12 · Cincinnati Refined · 2019

7731 Dones Ave. in Madeira was shared by designer Becki Owens and used for Ivory Soap and Burt’s Bees photo shoots.

Read the story

Where we build

  • Indian Hill
  • Hyde Park
  • Mt. Lookout
  • Madeira
  • Mariemont
  • Montgomery
  • Kenwood
  • Oakley
  • Sycamore Township
  • Terrace Park
  • Loveland
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Reviews

In their own words

4.9 out of 5 stars

32 Google reviews
  • 5 out of 5 stars

    “Our entire home building process with Legendary Homes was excellent! … We are very happy with the construction quality and craftsmanship of our new home.”

    Jim K.Google
  • 5 out of 5 stars

    “We purchased one of Legendary’s spec homes… We were drawn to the character of our home. Crown molding, tongue and groove flooring, solid doors, high ceilings…”

    Carter G.Google
  • 5 out of 5 stars

    “We absolutely love our Legendary Home! Our experience was both fun and positive, and the quality of the home truly exceeded our expectations…”

    Amy D.Google

  • “We used Legendary Homes for a tear-down and new build and give them an A+. Their professionalism, communication, quality of work, and creative ideas were outstanding…”

    Kelly, Indian HillLegendary Homes site

  • “The process from start to finish was transparent and clearly communicated… The floor plans, finishes, and materials were thoughtfully curated, and the customer service was fantastic.”

    Jessica, Indian HillLegendary Homes site

  • “As a Realtor, I’ve worked with many builders, and Legendary Homes stands out. Their luxury homes, innovative process, and exceptional customer service make them a top choice for high-end construction.”

    Andrew, MontgomeryLegendary Homes site

A new community in Madeira

Laurel Crossing

Ten lots in the center of Madeira, arguably the most walkable community in Cincinnati.

Our largest development to date offers two models, each with professionally curated selections. Open the floor plans or tour a home in person.

  • Walk to Kroger, the post office, coffee shops and the hardware store
  • 5 townhomes on Laurel Ave.
  • 5 single-family homes on Euclid Ave.
  • Ranch homes for empty nesters on the Euclid side
Rendering of Laurel Crossing's Laurel Avenue side in Madeira: a row of grey and white shingle-style townhomes with raised front porches, white stairs and street-level garages
Rendering
An open kitchen, dining and living space in a Laurel Crossing home: a dark island with a white quartz top under glass pendants, a dining table with tufted chairs and a fireplace beyond
Inside a Laurel Crossing home

Laurel Avenue

Townhomes on three levels

Floor plans (PDF, opens in a new tab)Selections

Euclid Avenue

Single-family ranch homes

Floor plans (PDF, opens in a new tab)Selections
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Cash · As-is · No realtors

Sell us your house or lot

Most builders only see the land. We value the house too, and do gut remodels when it makes sense.

We buy in Indian Hill, Madeira, Oakley, Hyde Park, Mt. Lookout, Sycamore Township, Kenwood and Montgomery.

Call 513-294-8866Email for an offer
  • Offers within 48 hours
  • Cash offers with no finance contingency
  • You choose your closing date
  • No realtor fees or commissions
  • No costly repairs or updates
  • No home inspections
  • No showings
  • In probate? We’ll clean out the house, no charge.
2925 Erie Ave. before restoration: a 1911 red-brick home with a two-story white-columned portico, a balcony over an arched front door and boxwood hedges along the front
Before

“Legendary Homes made it possible for us to sell our home and move into a new one quickly and seamlessly…”

Charles, Montgomery
Matt Stanley, owner of Legendary Homes, smiling as he sits on wide stone steps in a light blue shirt, with city buildings behind him

Our story

A family tradition since 1982

It started in 1982, when Michele and Greg Stanley bought their first lot on Cincinnati’s west side. Michele built the family’s homes herself, and their son Matt grew up on her job sites.

Today Matt owns the company, rebranded as Legendary Homes in 2021. His mom still helps with the interior designs, and still teases him for calling colonials “coloniums” as a boy.

“I became obsessed with bringing the experience of being on vacation into people’s homes… so homebuyers can experience it without going anywhere.”

Matt Stanley · Owner
  • Erin · Marketing
  • Shanon · Selections Coordinator
  • Chad · Supervisor
  • Josh · Jr. Supervisor and Warranty
Legendary Homes

Talk to Matt

Questions about a home, a tour or selling your house or lot? Call or email Matt.

Office

7813 Laurel Ave.
Madeira, OH 45243

Our office is in Madeira, near Kenwood Mall

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Call or email

513-294-8866matt@buildlegendary.com

Office hours

Mon to Fri
9am to 5pm
Sat and Sun
Closed

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