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The plan · 09800468
A two-story 2,451 sq ft Craftsman with a main-floor master suite, open great room, and 327 sq ft of covered porch
Craftsman Plan 098-00468 from America's Best House Plans delivers 2,451 heated square feet across two stories, with 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, and a half bath. The main level offers 1,522 sq ft anchored by a master suite, an open-concept kitchen with island, a mud room, and main-floor laundry, while the 929 sq ft upper level adds two bedrooms, two full baths, and a loft. A 105 sq ft front porch and a generous 222 sq ft rear porch extend the living space outdoors, all beneath a bold 14:12 roof pitch that defines the Craftsman silhouette.
Plan highlights
- ◆ Master suite on the main floor for single-level living convenience
- ◆ Open-concept kitchen with island flowing into the great room
- ◆ Loft on the second floor — flexible as a home office, playroom, or reading nook
- ◆ 327 sq ft of covered porch — 105 sq ft front, 222 sq ft rear
- ◆ Mud room and main-floor laundry for everyday practicality
- ◆ 2-car front-entry garage with 525 sq ft of unheated storage
Before you break ground
This plan's best features are the easy ones to under-budget
Plan 098-00468 has several features that a simple price-per-square-foot rule of thumb will never capture: a steep 14:12 roof pitch that increases framing labor and material, 327 sq ft of covered porch spread across two elevations, 2x6 exterior framing, and a two-story layout that splits 1,522 sq ft on the main floor from 929 sq ft above — each factor shifts the final number meaningfully before you even consider your ZIP code.
A 14:12 pitch is significantly steeper than a typical residential roof, requiring more linear feet of rafter, additional labor hours for safe staging and installation, and more roofing material overall — all of which push framing and exterior finish costs well above what a flat per-square-foot estimate would suggest.
The front porch and rear porch together add 327 sq ft of covered outdoor space that requires its own footings, framing, decking, roofing tie-ins, and finishing — costs that do not appear in the heated-square-footage calculation but are very real line items in any contractor's bid.
Labor rates, permit fees, and material market prices vary widely by region, and your ZIP code is the single biggest reason a national average can mislead — the same plan can cost dramatically more or less depending on where you build.
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$624,000 – $744,000
≈ $220 – $270 / heated sq ft
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Local cost insights
Why "cost per square foot" depends on where you build
New construction commonly runs anywhere from $180 to $350+ per square foot depending on region and finish level. The full report prices these factors for your exact ZIP.
Trade availability and wages vary sharply by metro and state.
Impact and permit fees range from minor to five figures.
Slab, crawlspace, or basement and site work change the total.
Lumber and finish markets move through the year.
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How accurate is the Cost to Build estimate for Plan 098-00468?＋
The $32.95 Cost to Build Report is a planning-grade starting point, not a contractor's binding bid. It accounts for this specific plan's square footage, layout, and features alongside current labor and material costs in your ZIP code, giving you a solid baseline for budgeting conversations. You should always confirm the numbers with local contractor bids before making financial commitments.
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No. The report provides a planning-grade estimate to help you understand the likely cost range for building Plan 098-00468 in your area. Actual construction costs depend on your contractor, site conditions, finish selections, and market timing — factors no pre-construction estimate can fully predict. Use the report as an informed starting point, not a guaranteed price.
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The report breaks down construction costs into 60-plus line items covering everything from site work and foundation through framing, roofing, mechanical systems, finishes, and more. It is adjusted for your specific ZIP code's labor and material markets, and it is delivered as both a PDF and an Excel file so you can share it with contractors or adjust your own assumptions.
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