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HomeCottageTraditional 1,746 sq ft Home with 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, Open Floor Plan, and 1-Car Garage

Traditional 1,746 sq ft Home with 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, Open Floor Plan, and 1-Car Garage

Plan #J5246-A · 1,746 sq ft · 4 bd · 3 ba · 2.0 story · 1-car

CottageSmallTraditionalTwo Story
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David Park · Residential Plan Advisor · 30+ years
1,746
Sq Ft
4
Beds
3
Baths
2.0
Stories
1
Garage
9′
Ceilings
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Great fit if you…
  • Working with a narrow lot under 40 ft wide — the home is 39 ft wide maximum
  • Seeking an affordable home with 4 bedrooms for a growing family (1,746 sq ft, traditional cottage styling)
  • Want flexibility to use one first-floor room as either a bedroom or home office (adaptable layout)
  • Appreciate an open floor plan with kitchen island and pantry on the main level (island and walk-in pantry included)
  • Prefer a choice of foundations for your site (crawl space or slab options available)
! May not be the best fit if you…
  • Need a single-story layout — this is a two-story design with stairs
  • Have a lot under 39 ft wide — this plan requires full width
  • Want 2+ car garage spaces — only a single-car garage is included
  • Need more than 4 bedrooms immediately finished — this plan has 4 bedrooms with no bonus space

This plan tends to appeal to:

First-Time BuildersGrowing FamiliesBudget-Conscious BuyersNarrow Lot OwnersMove-Up Buyers
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Main Level — 1,746 sq ft · 39.00′W × 51.00′D

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About this plan

This 1,746 sq ft traditional cottage home is designed for affordability and efficiency, offering 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms across two stories. The open-concept first floor provides a spacious living area, a kitchen with an island and walk-in pantry, and a master suite with ample closet storage. Two additional first-floor bedrooms—or one bedroom plus a home office—offer flexible living options. The second floor adds 468 sq ft with two more bedrooms and 8-foot ceilings for comfortable sleeping quarters.

A welcoming 105 sq ft covered front porch enhances curb appeal, while the 242 sq ft single-car garage with front-loading design provides secure parking. Built on either a crawl space or slab foundation with 2x4 wall framing and an 8:12 roof pitch, this 39-foot-wide, 55-foot-deep plan maximizes livable space on a compact footprint. The combination of open living, kitchen convenience features, and practical bedroom layout makes this plan ideal for families seeking a well-built, affordable home.

  • Open first-floor layout with flexible bedroom or office option
  • Kitchen island and walk-in pantry for storage and functionality
  • Covered front porch for outdoor appeal and entry shelter
  • Four bedrooms across two stories with option for home office
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)1,746 sq ft
1st Floor1,278 sq ft
2nd Floor468 sq ft
Front Porch105 sq ft
Total Porch105 sq ft
Bedrooms4
Full Bathrooms3
Stories2.0
Width of House39′
Depth of House51′
Building Height26′6″
1st Floor9′
2nd Floor8′
Garage1-car, front-load
Garage Area242 sq ft
FoundationSlab / Crawl Space / Basement
Wall Framing2x4
Roof FramingTruss
Roof Pitch8:12

Key Features

2.0-story layout
4 bedrooms · 3 full baths
9-ft ceilings on the main level
1-car garage
39.00′ × 51.00′ footprint
Unlimited build license included
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Plan #J5246-A
HOUSE · 1,746 sq ft · 4 bd / 3 ba / 1-car

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