Explore 225 U.S. starter and small-home concepts with example construction-scope targets from $50,000 to $250,000. Each guide identifies approximate size, bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, parking scope, an exact sample cost allocation, exclusions, and simple savings milestones.
Please read the assumptions: These are early concept targets, not guaranteed purchase prices or turnkey contractor bids. Land, major site work, permits, utility connections, financing, professional services, and several location-specific costs are excluded.
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$150,000 Mountain Cabin Home: 960-Sq.-Ft. Two-Bedroom Plan
$150,000 construction-scope concept: 960 sq. ft., 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, and U-shaped kitchen with dining corner. Land…
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$141,000 Accessible Small Ranch: 920-Sq.-Ft. Two-Bedroom Concept
$141,000 construction-scope concept: 920 sq. ft., 2 bedrooms, 1 roomy curbless-shower bath, and Open kitchen with turning clearance.…
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$132,000 Small Bungalow Home: 880-Sq.-Ft. Two-Bedroom Layout
$132,000 construction-scope concept: 880 sq. ft., 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, and L-shaped kitchen with breakfast counter. Land…
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$123,000 Two-Bedroom Modular Cottage: 840-Sq.-Ft. Plan
$123,000 construction-scope concept: 840 sq. ft., 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, and Open L-shaped kitchen with compact island.…
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$114,000 Small Farmhouse Cottage: 800-Sq.-Ft. Two-Bedroom Concept
$114,000 construction-scope concept: 800 sq. ft., 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, and Farmhouse-style galley with a dining table…
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$105,000 Compact Ranch Starter Home: 760-Sq.-Ft. Two-Bedroom Plan
$105,000 construction-scope concept: 760 sq. ft., 2 compact bedrooms, 1 full bath, and U-shaped kitchen with dining nook.…
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$96,000 Two-Bedroom Bunkhouse: 720-Sq.-Ft. Small-Home Concept
$96,000 construction-scope concept: 720 sq. ft., 2 compact bedrooms, 1 shower bath, and Straight kitchen with a four-seat…
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$87,000 Front-Porch Starter Cottage: 650-Sq.-Ft. Plan
$87,000 construction-scope concept: 650 sq. ft., 1 bedroom plus flexible office, 1 full bath, and L-shaped kitchen with…
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$78,500 Backyard ADU Cottage: 600-Sq.-Ft. One-Bedroom Layout
$78,500 construction-scope concept: 600 sq. ft., 1 enclosed bedroom, 1 full bath, and One-wall kitchen with a small…
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$70,000 Modern Modular Starter Home: 520-Sq.-Ft. Concept
$70,000 construction-scope concept: 520 sq. ft., 1 enclosed bedroom, 1 three-quarter bath, and Compact galley kitchen. Land and…
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$62,500 Micro Ranch Cottage: 480-Sq.-Ft. One-Bedroom Plan
$62,500 construction-scope concept: 480 sq. ft., 1 enclosed bedroom, 1 compact full bath, and L-shaped kitchen with two-seat…
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$55,000 Prefab One-Bedroom Cottage: 400-Sq.-Ft. Concept
$55,000 construction-scope concept: 400 sq. ft., 1 compact bedroom, 1 shower bath, and Single-wall kitchen with apartment-size appliances.…
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