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Compact 1,284 Sq Ft Home with 3 Cozy Bedrooms

Plan #AE6809-A · 1,284 sq ft · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1.0 story · 0-car

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David Park · Residential Plan Advisor · 30+ years
1,284
Sq Ft
3
Beds
2
Baths
1.0
Stories
0
Garage
9′
Ceilings
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Great fit if you…
  • Working with a narrow lot under 40 ft wide—this design fits just 28 ft 4 in across (narrow lot optimized)
  • Need an affordable entry into homeownership without sacrificing bedrooms (3 bedrooms in 1,284 sq ft)
  • Want a first-floor master suite for aging in place or convenience (first floor master suite)
  • Building a vacation home or cottage retreat—compact footprint keeps costs and maintenance low (vacation home style)
  • Prefer a split-bedroom layout for privacy and acoustic separation (bedrooms positioned on opposite sides)
! May not be the best fit if you…
  • Have a standard or wide lot and want to maximize square footage—this plan is designed for tight sites (28 ft 4 in width)
  • Need a multi-story layout for more living area—this is single story only (1,284 sq ft total)
  • Want a large footprint to spread out—the compact design may feel tight for extended families (1,200 sq ft)
  • Require a garage for vehicle storage (no garage included)

This plan tends to appeal to:

First-Time BuildersVacation Home BuildersNarrow-Lot BuyersDownsizersAging-in-Place Buyers
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Main Level — 1,284 sq ft · 35.00′W × 49.00′D

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About this plan

Compact Narrow-Lot Home for Tight Sites

This traditional one-story home delivers 1,284 sq ft in a tight 28 ft 4 in width and 49 ft depth, making it an ideal fit for narrow lot applications. Open-concept living centers on the great room, kitchen, and dining areas connected by a kitchen island with eating bar. Nine-foot ceilings create a spacious feel despite the compact footprint, while a covered front porch and rear deck expand your outdoor living zone.

The split-bedroom layout positions the primary suite on one side of the home for privacy and sound separation from the two secondary bedrooms, each with access to a full bathroom. This arrangement maximizes acoustic comfort in a smaller footprint. The master suite is positioned on the first floor for convenient aging-in-place living. A traditional aesthetic is reinforced by the 6:12 and 10:12 roof pitch combination and a maximum building height of 21 ft.

Flexible foundation options—slab or crawl space—accommodate various site conditions. With 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, this plan proves that narrow-lot homes don't require compromise on comfort or functionality.

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)1,284 sq ft
1st Floor1,284 sq ft
Total Porch43 sq ft
Bedrooms3
Full Bathrooms2
Stories1.0
Width of House35′
Depth of House49′
Building Height21′
1st Floor9′
Garage0-car
FoundationSlab / Crawl Space
Wall Framing2x4
Roof FramingStick
Roof Pitch6:12 and 10:12

Key Features

Single-story living — no stairs
3 bedrooms · 2 full baths
9-ft ceilings on the main level
0-car garage
35.00′ × 49.00′ footprint
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