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HomeTraditionalVersatile 2,146 Sq Ft 1.5-Story House Plan with Rear-Load Garage

Versatile 2,146 Sq Ft 1.5-Story House Plan with Rear-Load Garage

Plan #AE277-A · 2,146 sq ft · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1.5 story · 2-car

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David Park · Residential Plan Advisor · 30+ years
2,146
Sq Ft
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Garage
10′
Ceilings
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Great fit if you…
  • You want a first-floor master suite
  • You prefer a rear-load garage
  • You need three bedrooms
  • You like flexible upper-level space
! May not be the best fit if you…
  • You prefer a front-load garage
  • You need more than three bedrooms
  • You want a fully single-story layout
  • You need more than two full bathrooms

This plan tends to appeal to:

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Main Level — 2,146 sq ft · 38.83′W × 70.33′D

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About this plan

A rear-load two-car garage keeps vehicle access away from the primary front elevation of this 2,146-square-foot, 1.5-story house plan. The 38′10″-wide footprint places 1,654 square feet of heated living space on the first floor, while a 492-square-foot second level extends the home vertically and supports the three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath layout.

From the foyer, the open floor plan moves into a great room anchored by a fireplace and connected to the kitchen, breakfast area, and formal dining room. An eating bar extends the kitchen work zone, with a walk-in pantry providing additional storage. The first-floor master suite includes a private bath and walk-in closet, while the upper-level bedrooms share a Jack and Jill bathroom. A main-floor laundry and powder room keep service spaces near the primary circulation route.

The 324-square-foot porch area includes a covered front porch and patio, extending the living areas outdoors. The rear-load two-car garage preserves a more pedestrian-focused front approach, while slab, crawl-space, basement, or daylight-basement foundations provide construction options. 👉 View floor plans, photos, and pricing to get started today.

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)2,146 sq ft
1st Floor1,654 sq ft
2nd Floor492 sq ft
Total Porch324 sq ft
Bedrooms3
Full Bathrooms2
Half Bathrooms1
Stories1.5
Width of House38′10″
Depth of House70′4″
Building Height28′10″
Garage2-car, rear-load
FoundationSlab / Crawl Space / Basement / Daylight Basement
Wall Framing2x4
Roof FramingStick

Key Features

1.5-story layout
3 bedrooms · 2 full baths
2-car garage
38.83′ × 70.33′ footprint
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Indicative range at ~2,146 sq ft ($150–$260/sq ft nationally). Location, contractor & finish significantly affect final cost.
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