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Modern Contemporary 1,280 Sq Ft Home Plan with 3 Bedrooms

Plan #J7224-E · 1,280 sq ft · 3 bd · 2 ba · 2.0 story

Contemporary And Modern House PlansTwo Story
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1,280
Sq Ft
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2.0
Stories
Garage
8′
Ceilings
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Great fit if you…
  • Working with a narrow urban lot — the footprint is just 20 feet wide by 32 feet deep
  • Need 3 bedrooms in a compact home under 1,300 square feet (1,280 sq ft total)
  • Want laundry on the bedroom floor to minimize circulation — second-floor laundry is included
  • Prefer a two-story layout to maximize usable space on a tight lot (vertical stacking across two 640 sq ft floors)
  • Need a master suite separate from the secondary bedrooms — master is ensuite on the second floor
! May not be the best fit if you…
  • Require a single-story layout with no stairs — this is a two-story plan only
  • Want a spacious open footprint — the building envelope is just 20 feet by 32 feet
  • Need a garage or carport — this plan includes neither
  • Have multiple full bathrooms — this plan has 2 full baths plus 1 half bath
  • Want abundant entertaining space — the main floor combines kitchen, dining, and keeping room into one 640 sq ft zone

This plan tends to appeal to:

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Main Level — 1,280 sq ft · 20.00′W × 32.00′D

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About this plan

Modern Three-Bedroom Home on a Narrow Lot

This contemporary home plan fits a tight 20-foot by 32-foot footprint, making it a smart choice for urban infill and compact lots where horizontal spread is limited. The two-story design delivers 1,280 square feet across three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms, stacking space vertically to maximize usable square footage without expanding the building footprint (3:12 roof pitch, 22 feet 11 inches peak height).

The main level opens with 640 square feet of combined kitchen, dining, and keeping room unified by 8-foot ceilings and large windows that flood the space with natural light. The kitchen features an eating bar and breakfast area with a wall pantry, while a half bath serves guests. Upstairs, the 640-square-foot second level houses the master suite with walk-in closet and private bathroom, plus two secondary bedrooms clustered to share a full bathroom and separated from the ground floor social zones.

Second-floor laundry eliminates the need to haul loads between levels. Built on a slab foundation with stick and truss framing, this modern design prioritizes efficient circulation and internal volume.

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)1,280 sq ft
1st Floor640 sq ft
2nd Floor640 sq ft
Bedrooms3
Full Bathrooms2
Half Bathrooms1
Stories2.0
Width of House20′
Depth of House32′
Building Height22′11″
1st Floor8′
2nd Floor8′
FoundationSlab / Crawl Space / Basement
Wall Framing2x4
Roof FramingStick & Truss
Roof Pitch3:12

Key Features

2.0-story layout
3 bedrooms · 2 full baths
8-ft ceilings on the main level
20.00′ × 32.00′ footprint
Unlimited build license included
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Builder-friendly construction drawings

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