$150.00-$200.00 800-square-foot dome house for $1 million,
12,000-square-foot rural ranch house for $400,000.
1 A great deal depends on location plus the complexity of the project and the quality of the materials chosen. 2  It's possible to custom-build an 800-square-foot dome house for $1 million or a 12,000-square-foot rural ranch house for $400,000. 3  However, the $400,000 custom-built house is the exception rather than the rule. 1 However, building a modest custom home in a low-cost area might drop costs as low as $100 a square foot, or $350,000 for 3,500 square feet. Also, it usually costs less to build a two-story home when compared to a one-story home that has the same square footage. This is because a two-story home will have a smaller roof and foundation. Plumbing and ventilation are more compact in two-story homes. 1 In general, it is a good idea to allow an additional 10% to cover unexpected costs. 2  Inflation and Market Conditions. 3  Usually the cost of building a home increases around 3% to 6% per year. For example, if the home is selling for $230,000 and the land costs $30,000, then the construction cost is around $200,000. If the home is 2,000 square feet, then the cost per square foot is $100. Use several new homes in your area to get an approximate square footage price. 1 In general, it is a good idea to allow an additional 10% to cover unexpected costs. 2  Inflation and Market Conditions. 3  Usually the cost of building a home increases around 3% to 6% per year. 1 Thousands of custom home plans are available for $500-$2,000 or more, depending on style and complexity. 2  But before building it's wise to pay an architect $50-$150 an hour to review the plans to be sure they fit your site and meet local building codes. 3  Check with the local planning department. 1 However, building a modest custom home in a low-cost area might drop costs as low as $100 a square foot, or $350,000 for 3,500 square feet. 1 It's possible to custom-build an 800-square-foot dome house for $1 million or a 12,000-square-foot rural ranch house for $400,000. 2  However, the $400,000 custom-built house is the exception rather than the rule. 1 However, building a modest custom home in a low-cost area might drop costs as low as $100 a square foot, or $350,000 for 3,500 square feet. 1 A slab foundation for an average 1,600- to 1,800-square-foot family home might cost about $7,000-$16,000 or more, while a slab foundation for a 3,000- to 4,500-square-foot home might cost $13,000-$40,000 or more. 1 Build Your Own House explains the pros and cons of a crawl space foundation. 2  A full basement foundation for an average home can cost $13,000-$30,000 or more, depending on the width and height of the walls, and whether utilities, windows or other features are included. 1 The above figures place this construction at a $173 per square foot cost, though national average stands between $125 to $175 for project managers. 1 This pricing structure assumes that carpenters, masons, and excavators charge an average of $70 per hour, electricians between $65 to $85 per hour, painters between $20 and $35 per hour and plumbers between $45 and $65 per hour. According to Hawkins Research, Inc., the typical costs for the building of a ranch of 2500 square feet would include: 1  With mid-range materials, a masonry foundation with full basement, high-efficiency doors and windows, full appliances, and turnkey finishing the house would cost an average of $433,500 to complete. 1 This pricing structure assumes that carpenters, masons, and excavators charge an average of $70 per hour, electricians between $65 to $85 per hour, painters between $20 and $35 per hour and plumbers between $45 and $65 per hour. *** Note: covered decks can cost anywhere from $25.00 to $35.00 per square foot. The term turnkey means that the home has been constructed to a move-in state. Turnkey cost does not include the cost for the land or any site improvements such as installation of utilities, landscaping, road building, etc.. Example: 2,000 square foot home- (1,500 main floor) & (500 loft floor) with a full basement and two car garage. Lower end. 1  2,000 square feet times $150.00 per sq.ft. = 2  $300,0000. The average cost to build a log home in the U.S. is approximately *$150.00-$200.00+ per square foot turnkey. The square footage you need to be concerned with is the actual living area on the main and second floor if applicable. Example: 2,000 square foot home- (1,500 main floor) & (500 loft floor) with a full basement and two car garage. Lower end. 1  2,000 square feet times $150.00 per sq.ft. = 2  $300,0000.
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