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HomeCottage1,388 sq ft Home with 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Front Porch

1,388 sq ft Home with 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Front Porch

Plan #J5251-A · 1,388 sq ft · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1.0 story · 2-car

CottageTraditionalOne Story
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David Park · Residential Plan Advisor · 30+ years
1,388
Sq Ft
3
Beds
2
Baths
1.0
Stories
2
Garage
11′
Ceilings
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Great fit if you…
  • Want single-level living with no stairs (one-story ranch layout)
  • Prefer a main-floor master suite (first floor master with double vanity and walk-in closet)
  • Love covered outdoor living on both ends (covered front porch and rear porch)
  • Plan to age in place—master suite, living, and laundry all on one floor
  • Need a 2-car garage in a compact footprint (418 sq ft garage, 36 ft wide)
! May not be the best fit if you…
  • Need 4+ bedrooms—this plan has 3 bedrooms only
  • Want multiple bathrooms—this has 2 full baths
  • Prefer a larger home—total is 1,388 sq ft

This plan tends to appeal to:

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Main Level — 1,388 sq ft · 36.00′W × 60.00′D

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About this plan

Single-Story Cottage with Master Suite and Outdoor Living

This charming 1,388 sq ft cottage home brings together traditional styling and practical single-floor living with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The open floor plan features 11-foot ceilings that enhance the sense of space, while a kitchen island provides both workspace and gathering opportunity. The master suite is conveniently located on the main floor with a double vanity master bath and walk-in closet, eliminating stairs for accessibility.

Outdoor living is a highlight: a covered front porch welcomes visitors, and a rear porch extends entertaining and relaxation space. The attached 418 sq ft garage accommodates 2 vehicles with a front-loading design, offering practical storage. Built on a slab foundation with 2x4 wall framing and a 6:12 roof pitch, the home measures 36 feet wide by 60 feet deep. The efficient footprint keeps construction costs manageable while delivering open, functional spaces throughout.

What's included in this plan
  • Exterior elevations (all sides)
  • Detailed floor plan(s) with dimensions
  • Foundation plan
  • Roof plan
  • Schematic electrical layout
  • Building cross-sections
  • General notes & specifications
Not included (handled locally)
  • Architectural / engineering stamps
  • Site & grading plan
  • Structural / framing calculations
  • Plumbing & HVAC layouts
  • Energy-compliance documents
  • Material take-off list
These are typically prepared by your local builder or engineer to meet your jurisdiction's requirements.

Complete Plan Specifications

Total Living (heated)1,388 sq ft
1st Floor1,388 sq ft
Front Porch36 sq ft
Rear Porch82 sq ft
Total Porch118 sq ft
Bedrooms3
Full Bathrooms2
Stories1.0
Width of House36′
Depth of House60′
Building Height21′6″
1st Floor11′
Garage2-car, front-load
Garage Area418 sq ft
FoundationSlab / Crawl Space / Basement
Wall Framing2x4
Roof FramingTruss
Roof Pitch6:12

Key Features

Single-story living — no stairs
3 bedrooms · 2 full baths
11-ft ceilings on the main level
2-car garage
36.00′ × 60.00′ footprint
Unlimited build license included
Copyright release — print as many copies as you need
Builder-friendly construction drawings

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Plan #J5251-A
HOUSE · 1,388 sq ft · 3 bd / 2 ba / 2-car

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