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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…
  • Have a growing family or need a home office—4 bedrooms in a single-story footprint
  • Working with a narrow lot—the design is just 47 feet 8 inches wide
  • Want a main-floor master suite with privacy from guest bedrooms (split-bedroom layout)
  • Prefer single-level living with no stairs to navigate
  • Need efficient laundry and mud room management (first-floor laundry and dedicated mud room)
! May not be the best fit if you…
  • Need a spacious lot—this plan requires a narrow profile and may feel tight on a very wide lot
  • Want a large open kitchen without an island—the kitchen is organized around a central island
  • Seeking a two-story design for more vertical space—this is a single-story ranch
  • Need a 3-car garage or larger—this plan includes only a 2-car front-load garage

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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About this plan

Efficient 4-Bedroom Ranch with Open Layout and Smart Design provides 1,783 sq ft of heated living area across a single-story footprint measuring 47'8" in width and 54'4" in depth. This traditional house plan features a 10:12 and 3:12 roof pitch, contributing to a maximum building height of 25 ft. The exterior includes a 58 sq ft covered front porch, establishing a clear threshold between the exterior environment and the interior living zones.

The interior layout centers on an open-concept great room that incorporates a fireplace, acting as the primary gathering point within the 1,783 sq ft main level. The kitchen is organized around a central island, which maintains direct sightlines into the dining area and great room, facilitating interaction between these spaces. A dedicated mud room and laundry area are positioned to manage household traffic and utility tasks, while the split-bedroom configuration ensures that the primary suite remains physically separated from the three secondary bedrooms for increased acoustic privacy.

Ceiling heights throughout the main level reach 9 ft, which enhances the perception of volume within the primary living core. The structure utilizes 2x4 framing and stick roof construction, ensuring a standard residential build process. This configuration is optimized for lots requiring a narrower profile while maintaining the bedroom count necessary for growing households or those requiring dedicated home office space.

A 2-car front-load garage occupies 499 sq ft, providing protected vehicle storage and integrated access to the home. The design also incorporates a rear grilling terrace, which extends the usable area beyond the interior walls. By maximizing the 1,783 sq ft footprint, the plan provides a compact yet high-density residential solution that addresses the requirements for multi-bedroom living in a single-level configuration.

Key Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, split-bedroom layout, open-concept great room, fireplace, central kitchen island, mud room, first-floor laundry, covered front porch, 2-car front-load garage, 9 ft ceilings.

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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
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