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The plan · 453400039
A symmetrical 2,400 sq ft modern farmhouse with 734 sq ft of porch, all on one story
Built for those who love symmetry and classic farmhouse style, this stunning one-story home welcomes you with a covered wrap-around porch and a centrally located front entry. The exterior showcases traditional board and batten siding, a metal roof accent, and oversized windows that flood the interior with natural light. Inside, the great room features a vaulted ceiling with a wood ridge beam and a wood-burning fireplace with built-in shelving, while the owner's suite offers a cathedral ceiling, a 5-fixture bathroom with dual vanities, a 6-foot soaking tub, and a spacious walk-in closet. A covered rear porch with its own wood-burning fireplace and outdoor kitchen completes this entertainer's dream.
Plan highlights
- ◆ 2,400 sq ft single-story layout with 4 bedrooms and 3 full plus 1 half bathrooms
- ◆ 734 sq ft of covered porch — 318 sq ft front wrap-around plus 416 sq ft rear — with a wood-burning outdoor fireplace and outdoor kitchen
- ◆ Vaulted great room with wood ridge beam, fireplace with built-ins, and rear-wall windows
- ◆ Owner's suite with cathedral ceiling, dual vanities, 6-foot soaking tub, spacious shower, and walk-in closet
- ◆ Side-entry 2–3 car garage (930 sq ft) with split-bedroom layout and a Jack and Jill bathroom for secondary bedrooms
- ◆ Optional 632 sq ft bonus room, optional basement stair location, and optional 2-car attached side garage
Before you break ground
This plan's best features are the easy ones to under-budget
A national price-per-square-foot average will miss several cost drivers unique to Plan 4534-00039: a 9:12 main roof pitch that demands more material and skilled framing labor, 734 sq ft of covered porch including two distinct outdoor living spaces, a 930 sq ft side-entry garage, and an optional 632 sq ft bonus room — none of which show up in a simple square-footage rule of thumb.
A steep 9:12 pitch requires significantly more roofing material and more time from skilled framers than a shallower slope. When combined with the plan's 77 ft 10 in width, the added decking, underlayment, and labor can meaningfully move total cost beyond what square footage alone would suggest.
The front wrap-around porch (318 sq ft) and rear covered porch (416 sq ft) are both finished outdoor living spaces — the rear one includes a wood-burning fireplace and outdoor kitchen. Structural posts, footings, ceilings, electrical, and the fireplace itself all carry costs that a heated-square-footage estimate completely ignores.
Labor rates, permit fees, and material markets vary widely from region to region across the US — your ZIP code is the single biggest reason a national average cost per square foot can mislead by a wide margin.
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$657,000 – $775,000
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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.
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Impact and permit fees range from minor to five figures.
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