Build your forever home.

A family owned business since 1963. We've been building homes for almost 60 years so you can count on us to be there for you.

Model Homes

Models

Visit our model homes in the White Feather Subdivision to experience our unparalleled build quality and family-owned service since 1963. With no commission sales staff, we prioritize helping you find or build your dream home without any pressure.

Explore our spec homes in the White Feather Subdivision, where our unmatched build quality sets us apart. As a family-owned business for nearly 60 years, we're committed to being there for you every step of the way. With no commission sales staff, our focus is solely on helping you find or build your dream home without any pressure.

Spec Homes

2024 Specials & Incentives

Here are this years exclusive incentives when you purchase your New Home from us at McDonnell Development.

  • Now Available

    Spec Home in Sunset Lakes Subdivision Manhattan, IL and 2 Spec Homes in Posen, IL – Call Kimberly Sarnowski @ 815-806-5073 for more info

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  • NEW Lots Opening

    Phase 2C Lots Now Open

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  • Free Garage Upgrades

    Fully drywalled & insulated garage.

  • Shop & Compare

    We invite you to compare our quality & standard options to other builders.

  • Energy Efficient Homes

    All of our models are Energy Efficient Homes to save You money on utilities.

  • Free 3rd Car Garage

    We’ll include a FREE 3rd Car Garage if Contract is signed by the end of April. Promotion expires 5/1/24

  • No SSA Tax

    No need to worry about paying a Special Service Area Tax.

  • Free Quartz

    FREE Level 1 Quartz (selections may vary) now until the end of February for New Contracts. Offer Expires 2/29/24

Let them speak for us!

  • “We are pleased with our newly built home. Great contractor to work with. They really cater to your needs and give some great options for upgrades for your home. Quiet and friendly neighborhood.”

    Dj Mondy

  • “We absolutely loved the open floor plan of the home that we chose. We got a home with all of the options that we wanted for less than we would have paid with any other builder.”

    The Coyle Family

  • “My Husband’s and my Dream came true when choosing McDonnell Development. We shopped around many Builders and we felt McDonnell Development was the Best.”

    The Plahms

  • “Our experience working with everyone at McDonnell was wonderful! The amount of options we had to choose from gave us the opportunity for a truly custom home!”

    The Meiner Family

  • "When I first met Kim, I knew she was the one who could build my forever home. She helped me pick out everything, and it was evident that she truly loves her job. It's more of a passion for her than a job. I am grateful to Kim and McDonnell Development for building my beautiful home that is well-built."

    Jennifer Forsythe

  • "Great builder that offers a lot of options as standard where they're an upgrade with other builders."

    Shawn Knapp

  • "Love my home!"

    Aj Haj

  • "Working with McDonnell Development to build our house was a great experience all around. Our house turned out exactly how we envisioned. Working with Kim from start to finish was such an easy process. She always responds to any calls or texts and keeps you updated on everything going on. Kevin, the owner, and his Forman Adolfo, were great to work with also and are always present on the job site supervising to make sure everything is running smooth."

    Mike and Lauren D