How much does it cost to build a house? According to data from the National Association of Home Builders, the median price of constructing a single-family home is $289,415, or $103 per square foot. Just keep in mind that the cost to build a home can vary widely.
- The shell of the house, which includes walls, windows, doors, and roofing, can account for a third of the home’s total cost, or $95,474.
- Interior finishes such as cabinets, flooring, and countertops can eat up another third of the budget, averaging $85,642.
- Mechanical—think plumbing and heating—runs around 13%, or $37,843.
- Kitchens and bathrooms are the most expensive rooms to build, especially when the average cost for finishes like cabinets and countertops alone is $16,056.
- Architect and engineer drawings will run about $4,583.
- The cost of a plot of land to build on varies. That said, the average home is built on only 0.2 acres, so unless you want a lot of space in a highly desired neighborhood, that alone won’t break the bank.
- Excavation and foundation work are by far the most variable cost when building a home. In other words, you never know what you’re going to find until you start digging—be it bad soil or massive boulders. If excavation and foundation work goes relatively smoothly, the average cost for both is $33,447.
- You’ll need a building permit, of course—it averages $908 nationally.
- Other costs you’ll incur before you hammer even one nail include land inspections ($4,191) and an impact fee, levied by the government to cover the costs a new home will incur on public services like electricity and waste removal ($1,742).
Is it cheaper to buy or build a house? You can buy an existing single-family house for a median price of $223,000, or $66,415 less than building one. You will also save yourself the headaches that inevitably come with construction.
There are trade-offs, however. For more information on buying vs building a home go to bmre.us/tip4
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