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Efficient 4-Bedroom Ranch with Open Layout and Smart Design

Plan #AE6874-A · 1,783 sq ft · 4 bd · 2 ba · 1.0 story · 2-car

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David Park · Residential Plan Advisor · 30+ years
1,783
Sq Ft
4
Beds
2
Baths
1.0
Stories
2
Garage
9′
Ceilings
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Great fit if you…
  • Need 4 finished bedrooms in a single-story layout (four bedrooms across 1,783 sq ft, one story)
  • Working with a narrow lot — this design is just 47'8" wide
  • Want a split-bedroom layout with the master suite separated from secondary bedrooms (primary suite on first floor away from three secondary bedrooms)
  • Looking for an open great room with kitchen island for entertaining and family interaction (central island with direct sightlines to great room and dining)
! May not be the best fit if you…
  • Have a wide lot and want to maximize frontage — this narrow 47'8" design is built for constrained widths
  • Need multiple bathrooms beyond 2 full baths — this plan has 2 full bathrooms for 4 bedrooms
  • Prefer a multi-story design with upper bedrooms — this is a single-story ranch plan

This plan tends to appeal to:

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Main Level — 1,783 sq ft · 44.50′W × 54.50′D

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$1,450
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$2,000
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$2,000
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$3,000
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About this plan

This efficient traditional ranch house plan packs 1,783 sq ft of heated living into a single-story design with a narrow 47'8" width, maximizing utility while maintaining a compact footprint. The open-concept great room with fireplace serves as the primary gathering point, flowing seamlessly into a kitchen organized around a central island. A split-bedroom configuration separates the first-floor primary suite from three secondary bedrooms, ensuring acoustic privacy and flexible room use.

Dedicated mud room and laundry areas manage household traffic, while 9-foot ceilings enhance the perception of volume throughout the main living core. The 2-car front-load garage provides protected storage and integrated interior access. A covered front porch and rear grilling terrace extend outdoor living, making this plan ideal for lots requiring a narrower street-facing profile while still delivering four bedrooms for growing households or those needing home office space.

  • Split-bedroom layout with first-floor primary suite for privacy
  • Four finished bedrooms in a single-story 1,783 sq ft footprint
  • Central kitchen island with open sightlines to dining and living areas
  • Narrow 47'8" width ideal for constrained lots
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)1,783 sq ft
1st Floor1,783 sq ft
Total Porch58 sq ft
Bedrooms4
Full Bathrooms2
Stories1.0
Width of House44′6″
Depth of House54′6″
Building Height25′
1st Floor9′
Garage2-car, front-load
Garage Area499 sq ft
FoundationSlab / Crawl Space / Basement / Walkout Basement / Daylight Basement
Wall Framing2x4
Roof FramingStick
Roof Pitch10:12 and 3:12

Key Features

Single-story living — no stairs
4 bedrooms · 2 full baths
9-ft ceilings on the main level
2-car garage
44.50′ × 54.50′ footprint
Unlimited build license included
Copyright release — print as many copies as you need
Builder-friendly construction drawings

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Plan #AE6874-A
HOUSE · 1,783 sq ft · 4 bd / 2 ba / 2-car

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What will this cost to build?

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Budget
$339k
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Premium
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