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Haystack II

$1,295
1,200+ built · 4.8 ★
1,928 sq ft·3 bd·3 ba·1 story
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$320k–$580k
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Lark Cottage

$995
2,100+ built · 4.8 ★
1,340 sq ft·2 bd·2 ba·1 story
Est. build
$220k–$380k
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Ridgeline 3000

$1,895
640+ built · 4.8 ★
2,980 sq ft·4 bd·3.5 ba·2 stories
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$540k–$920k
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Savannah Bungalow

$1,145
980+ built · 4.8 ★
1,684 sq ft·3 bd·2 ba·1 story
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$280k–$480k
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Northfield Lodge

$1,595
420+ built · 4.8 ★
2,450 sq ft·4 bd·3 ba·2 stories
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$440k–$740k
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Millstone Narrow

$1,095
1,800+ built · 4.8 ★
1,560 sq ft·3 bd·2.5 ba·2 stories
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$260k–$440k
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Completed 2024
Haystack II·Texas
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Lark Cottage·Vermont
Under construction
Ridgeline 3000·Colorado
Completed 2023
Savannah Bungalow·Georgia
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Northfield Lodge·Montana
Completed 2024
Millstone Narrow·Oregon
Completed 2022
Harbor Craftsman·Maine
Under construction
Linwood Modern·California
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