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Charming 1,342 Sq Ft One-Story Home with Split Bedroom Layout and Modern Comforts

Plan #J5852-E · 1,342 sq ft · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1.0 story · 2-car

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David Park · Residential Plan Advisor · 30+ years
1,342
Sq Ft
3
Beds
2
Baths
1.0
Stories
2
Garage
8′
Ceilings
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Great fit if you…
  • Want a single-story layout with no stairs to navigate (one-story ranch)
  • Working with a narrow lot—the design footprint is just 35 ft 8 in wide, fitting tight urban or infill sites
  • Prefer privacy between master and guest bedrooms (split-bedroom layout on opposite sides of the plan)
  • Need a compact footprint to manage build and maintenance costs (1,342 sq ft)
  • Want kitchen-and-living open concept with an island and pantry (kitchen island, eating bar, walk-in pantry)
! May not be the best fit if you…
  • Need 4+ bedrooms—this plan offers only 3
  • Have a large family or frequently host extended family—1,342 sq ft and 2 full baths serve smaller households
  • Want a sprawling footprint—this compact design prioritizes efficiency over square footage
  • Require walk-in closets beyond the master suite—secondary bedrooms are not detailed with this feature

This plan tends to appeal to:

First-Time BuildersAging-in-Place BuyersDownsizersEmpty NestersUrban Infill Builders
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Main Level — 1,342 sq ft · 35.00′W × 54.50′D

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About this plan

One-Level Ranch with Smart Split-Bedroom Layout

This ranch home plan delivers 1,342 square feet on a single story, ideal for buyers seeking no-stairs living. The compact footprint (35 feet 8 inches wide by 56 feet deep) fits efficiently on smaller lots while maintaining traditional curb appeal. Three bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and thoughtful zoning—split-bedroom layout—separate the master suite from two secondary bedrooms for enhanced privacy and quieter sleeping zones.

The open-concept kitchen and keeping room form the home's social core, unified by a central kitchen island, eating bar, and dedicated walk-in pantry. All household essentials sit on the main level: first-floor laundry, a front-loading 2-car garage (413 sq ft), and covered outdoor spaces (25-sq-ft front porch, 50-sq-ft rear porch). Eight-foot ceilings and a modest 4:12 roof pitch create a low-profile silhouette (15 feet 5 inches maximum height) suited to tight neighborhoods or urban infill settings.

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)1,342 sq ft
1st Floor1,342 sq ft
Front Porch25 sq ft
Rear Porch50 sq ft
Total Porch75 sq ft
Bedrooms3
Full Bathrooms2
Stories1.0
Width of House35′
Depth of House54′6″
Building Height15′5″
1st Floor8′
Garage2-car, front-load
Garage Area413 sq ft
FoundationSlab / Crawl Space / Basement
Wall Framing2x4
Roof Pitch4:12

Key Features

Single-story living — no stairs
3 bedrooms · 2 full baths
8-ft ceilings on the main level
2-car garage
35.00′ × 54.50′ footprint
Unlimited build license included
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Builder-friendly construction drawings

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