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HomeCottageCozy 2-Bedroom Small Home with Front Garage and Attic

Cozy 2-Bedroom Small Home with Front Garage and Attic

Plan #J7200-E · 627 sq ft · 2 bd · 1 ba · 1.0 story · 1-car

CottageCraftsmanTraditionalOne Story
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David Park · Residential Plan Advisor · 30+ years
627
Sq Ft
2
Beds
1
Baths
1.0
Stories
1
Garage
8′
Ceilings
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Great fit if you…
  • Looking for a single-story layout with no stairs (one-story ranch)
  • Working with a small lot under 40 feet (33 ft wide by 28 ft 6 in deep)
  • Want first-floor laundry for all-in-one convenience
  • Need a compact footprint to keep build costs down (627 sq ft of heated space)
  • Want future storage or expansion potential (attic space for flexibility)
! May not be the best fit if you…
  • Need 3+ bedrooms — this plan has 2 bedrooms
  • Require more than 1 bathroom — this has only 1 full bath
  • Want a two-story design — this is single-story
  • Need a two-car garage — this has only 1-car capacity
  • Want 1,000+ square feet of living space — this is 627 sq ft

This plan tends to appeal to:

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Main Level — 627 sq ft · 33.00′W × 35.00′D

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J7200-E First Floor Plan 2 Bed 1 Bath

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About this plan

Compact Cottage with Attic Storage

This Craftsman-inspired cottage delivers efficient living in 627 square feet across a single story, fitting comfortably on lots up to 39 feet wide. An open-concept core connects the family room to a breakfast nook, maintaining clear sightlines throughout. The layout includes a primary bathroom, two bedrooms, and a dedicated first-floor laundry zone.

Eight-foot ceiling heights and an 8:12 roof pitch create an interior sense of volume, while an attic space adds flexible storage or future expansion options without expanding the building footprint. The maximum building height reaches 15 feet 11 inches.

A front-load one-car garage occupies 242 square feet and provides direct interior access, minimizing overall lot coverage. Built on a slab foundation with stick-frame roof construction, this design balances exterior curb appeal with spatial efficiency for compact building sites.

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)627 sq ft
1st Floor627 sq ft
Bedrooms2
Full Bathrooms1
Stories1.0
Width of House33′
Depth of House35′
Building Height15′11″
1st Floor8′
Garage8′
Garage1-car, front-load
Garage Area242 sq ft
FoundationSlab / Crawl Space / Basement
Wall Framing2x4
Roof FramingStick
Roof Pitch8:12

Key Features

Single-story living — no stairs
2 bedrooms · 1 full baths
8-ft ceilings on the main level
1-car garage
33.00′ × 35.00′ footprint
Unlimited build license included
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Builder-friendly construction drawings

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Plan #J7200-E
HOUSE · 627 sq ft · 2 bd / 1 ba / 1-car

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$186k
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