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Charming 971 Sq Ft Garage Apartment with Workshop and Expansive Porch

Plan #L5841-A · 971 sq ft · 1.0 story · 3-car

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David Park · Residential Plan Advisor · 30+ years
971
Sq Ft
Beds
0
Baths
1.0
Stories
3
Garage
9′
Ceilings
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Great fit if you…
  • Need a 3-car garage with workshop space (1,108 sq ft garage plus integrated workshop)
  • Want a guest suite or rental unit with separate entrance (second-floor living quarters)
  • Prefer workspace for hobbies or projects (dedicated workshop area on main level)
  • Looking for a compact footprint with maximum utility (48 ft width, 40 ft depth, 2,622 total sq ft)
! May not be the best fit if you…
  • Need bedroom and bathroom counts upstairs (bedrooms and bathrooms are not specified in this design)
  • Looking for finished living space only—want to minimize unfinished/workshop zones (design prioritizes garage and workshop utility)
  • Want single main-level living (the living quarters are on the second floor above the garage)

This plan tends to appeal to:

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Main Level — 971 sq ft · 44.50′W × 44.50′D

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About this plan

Deer Haven is a versatile garage apartment design combining a substantial 1,108 square foot 3-car garage with 971 square feet of living space above. Configured within a 48-foot width and 40-foot depth footprint, this single-story-plus structure serves as a guest suite, rental unit, or hobbyist workspace.

The main level integrates 239 square feet of interior space with the expansive 3-car garage and a dedicated workshop zone. A 543 square foot porch extends outdoor circulation and utility. Both floors feature 9-foot ceiling heights, maximizing the sense of volume within the compact layout. The second level provides 732 square feet of primary living quarters.

Steep 12:12 and 4:12 roof pitches contribute to a distinctive contemporary profile, with a maximum building height of 24 feet 7 inches. The design efficiently uses 2,622 total square feet while minimizing ground-level site coverage. This configuration balances substantial vehicle and equipment storage below with comfortable residential living above.

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)971 sq ft
1st Floor239 sq ft
2nd Floor732 sq ft
Total Porch543 sq ft
Stories1.0
Width of House44′6″
Depth of House44′6″
Building Height24′7″
1st Floor9′
2nd Floor9′
Garage3-car, side & front-load
Garage Area1,108 sq ft
FoundationSlab / Crawl Space / Basement / Walkout Basement
Wall Framing2x6
Roof FramingTruss
Roof Pitch12:12 and 4:12

Key Features

Single-story living — no stairs
9-ft ceilings on the main level
3-car garage
44.50′ × 44.50′ footprint
Unlimited build license included
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Builder-friendly construction drawings

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Plan #L5841-A
GARAGE · 971 sq ft · bd / 0 ba / 3-car

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