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Cottage House Plan for Narrow Lots with 2-Car Garage | 1,603 Sq Ft

Plan #AM572-A · 1,603 sq ft · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1.0 story · 2-car

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David Park · Residential Plan Advisor · 30+ years
1,603
Sq Ft
3
Beds
2
Baths
1.0
Stories
2
Garage
10′
Ceilings
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  • You want a single-story cottage-style home with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
  • You enjoy relaxing or entertaining on generous covered porch spaces.
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  • You need more than three bedrooms or additional finished flex spaces.
  • You prefer a two-story home with bedrooms on separate levels.
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Main Level — 1,603 sq ft · 41.50′W × 69.00′D

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About this plan

A narrow-lot footprint paired with generous covered outdoor space gives this 1,603-square-foot Cottage a layout that feels larger than its dimensions suggest. The single-story design balances Cottage, Country, Ranch, and Craftsman influences while placing a front-entry two-car garage within a compact 41.6-foot-wide footprint, making it well suited for sites where width is limited.

At the heart of the home, the kitchen flows directly into the dining and living areas, creating a central gathering space with efficient circulation between rooms. The owner's bedroom is positioned apart from the two secondary bedrooms to provide additional privacy within the three-bedroom, two-bath layout. Nine-foot ceilings enhance the sense of openness, while convenient access between the garage and interior supports everyday routines without interrupting the home's overall organization.

A 446-square-foot front-entry garage and 296 square feet of covered porch space expand the home's functionality with sheltered parking and outdoor living areas. Siding and shingle exterior finishes reinforce its welcoming architectural character, while crawlspace, monolithic slab, floating slab, and basement foundation options provide flexibility for a variety of building sites. 👉 View floor plans, photos, and pricing to get started today.

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)1,603 sq ft
1st Floor1,603 sq ft
Total Porch296 sq ft
Bedrooms3
Full Bathrooms2
Stories1.0
Width of House41′6″
Depth of House69′
Garage2-car, front-load
FoundationSlab / Crawl Space / Basement / Monolithic Slab

Key Features

Single-story living — no stairs
3 bedrooms · 2 full baths
2-car garage
41.50′ × 69.00′ footprint
Unlimited build license included
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Builder-friendly construction drawings

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$240k
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Indicative range at ~1,603 sq ft ($150–$260/sq ft nationally). Location, contractor & finish significantly affect final cost.
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