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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$60,625 Essential Small Cape Cottage: 493-Sq.-Ft. One-Bedroom Plan
$60,625 starter or small-home construction concept: 493 sq. ft., 1 bedroom plus convertible sleeping or work alcove, 1…
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$59,625 Essential Small Saltbox Cottage: 492-Sq.-Ft. One-Bedroom Plan
$59,625 starter or small-home construction concept: 492 sq. ft., 1 bedroom plus convertible sleeping or work alcove, 1…
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$58,625 Essential Restrained A-Frame Cottage: 491-Sq.-Ft. One-Bedroom Plan
$58,625 starter or small-home construction concept: 491 sq. ft., 1 bedroom plus convertible sleeping or work alcove, 1…
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$57,625 Essential Scandinavian Small Cabin: 459-Sq.-Ft. One-Bedroom Plan
$57,625 starter or small-home construction concept: 459 sq. ft., 1 bedroom plus convertible sleeping or work alcove, 1…
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$56,625 Essential Cabin-Inspired Bungalow: 458-Sq.-Ft. One-Bedroom Plan
$56,625 starter or small-home construction concept: 458 sq. ft., 1 bedroom plus convertible sleeping or work alcove, 1…
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$55,625 Essential Front-Porch Starter Cottage: 457-Sq.-Ft. One-Bedroom Plan
$55,625 starter or small-home construction concept: 457 sq. ft., 1 bedroom plus convertible sleeping or work alcove, 1…
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$54,625 Essential Compact Ranch Cottage: 456-Sq.-Ft. One-Bedroom Plan
$54,625 starter or small-home construction concept: 456 sq. ft., 1 bedroom plus convertible sleeping or work alcove, 1…
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$53,625 Essential Modular One-Bedroom Cottage: 454-Sq.-Ft. One-Bedroom Plan
$53,625 starter or small-home construction concept: 454 sq. ft., 1 bedroom plus convertible sleeping or work alcove, 1…
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$52,625 Essential Prefabricated Studio Cottage: 453-Sq.-Ft. One-Bedroom Plan
$52,625 starter or small-home construction concept: 453 sq. ft., 1 bedroom plus convertible sleeping or work alcove, 1…
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$51,625 Essential Shed-Roof Micro Home: 452-Sq.-Ft. One-Bedroom Plan
$51,625 starter or small-home construction concept: 452 sq. ft., 1 bedroom plus convertible sleeping or work alcove, 1…
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$50,625 Essential Tiny Gable-Roof Cottage: 451-Sq.-Ft. One-Bedroom Plan
$50,625 starter or small-home construction concept: 451 sq. ft., 1 bedroom plus convertible sleeping or work alcove, 1…
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$249,500 Two-Story Family Starter Home: 1,500-Sq.-Ft. Plan
$249,500 construction-scope concept: 1500 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and Full L-shaped kitchen with island and pantry.…
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$245,000 Family Ranch Home: 1,450-Sq.-Ft. Three-Bedroom Layout
$245,000 construction-scope concept: 1450 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and Full kitchen with island and pantry. Land…
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$239,000 Three-Bedroom Craftsman Home: 1,400-Sq.-Ft. Plan
$239,000 construction-scope concept: 1400 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and Island kitchen with dining alcove. Land and…
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$233,500 Compact Two-Story Starter Home: 1,360-Sq.-Ft. Concept
$233,500 construction-scope concept: 1360 sq. ft., 3 upstairs bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and Open kitchen with peninsula. Land and…
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$227,500 Three-Bedroom Modular Home: 1,320-Sq.-Ft. Plan
$227,500 construction-scope concept: 1320 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and Open L-shaped kitchen with island. Land and…
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$220,000 Scandinavian Small Home: 1,280-Sq.-Ft. Concept
$220,000 construction-scope concept: 1280 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and Minimal open kitchen with walk-in pantry. Land…
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$213,000 Compact Modern Farmhouse: 1,240-Sq.-Ft. Plan
$213,000 construction-scope concept: 1240 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and Open kitchen with island and pantry closet.…
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$204,000 Small Cape Cod Home: 1,200-Sq.-Ft. Three-Bedroom Concept
$204,000 construction-scope concept: 1200 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and L-shaped kitchen with dining room. Land and…
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$195,000 Split-Bedroom Small Home: 1,160-Sq.-Ft. Layout
$195,000 construction-scope concept: 1160 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and Central kitchen with island. Land and major…
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$186,000 Three-Bedroom Compact Ranch: 1,120-Sq.-Ft. Plan
$186,000 construction-scope concept: 1120 sq. ft., 3 compact bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and U-shaped kitchen with six-seat dining area.…
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$177,000 Desert Modern Starter Home: 1,080-Sq.-Ft. Concept
$177,000 construction-scope concept: 1080 sq. ft., 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and Open L-shaped kitchen and dining area. Land…
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$168,000 Coastal Small Home: 1,040-Sq.-Ft. Two-Bedroom Plan
$168,000 construction-scope concept: 1040 sq. ft., 2 bedrooms, 2 compact bathrooms, and Open galley kitchen with peninsula. Land…
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$159,000 Two-Bedroom Craftsman Cottage: 1,000-Sq.-Ft. Concept
$159,000 construction-scope concept: 1000 sq. ft., 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, and L-shaped kitchen with small island. Land and…
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