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HomeCottageCozy 3-Bedroom Home with Front Garage and Basement Foundation.

Cozy 3-Bedroom Home with Front Garage and Basement Foundation.

Plan #G2385-A · 1,290 sq ft · 3 bd · 2 ba · 2-car

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David Park · Residential Plan Advisor · 30+ years
1,290
Sq Ft
3
Beds
2
Baths
Stories
2
Garage
9′
Ceilings
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Great fit if you…
  • Want a main-floor master suite with first-floor laundry for aging in place or daily convenience
  • Prefer a compact, walkable home without stairs (1,200 sq ft, single-story ranch)
  • Need a basement for storage or future expansion (basement foundation)
  • Have a modest lot 40 to 49 feet wide and can work with 50 to 59 feet of depth
! May not be the best fit if you…
  • Need 4+ bedrooms — this plan has 3
  • Prefer bedrooms clustered away from the main living area — this design groups bedrooms together
  • Want a crawlspace or slab foundation — this plan requires a basement
  • Have a very shallow lot under 50 feet deep — this design needs 50 to 59 feet

This plan tends to appeal to:

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Main Level — 1,290 sq ft · 43.00′W × 54.50′D

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About this plan

This cottage-style ranch home plan combines 1,200 square feet with a practical 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom layout. The master suite sits on the first floor, paired with first-floor laundry for convenience. A front-facing 2-car garage and basement foundation complete the design, which measures 40 to 49 feet wide and 50 to 59 feet deep.

The clustered bedroom arrangement and main-floor master create efficient traffic flow. With laundry on the first floor and the garage entry integrated into the home's footprint, this plan prioritizes everyday functionality and accessibility.

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)1,290 sq ft
1st Floor1,290 sq ft
Bedrooms3
Full Bathrooms2
Width of House43′
Depth of House54′6″
Building Height20′
1st Floor9′
Garage2-car, front-load
Garage Area459 sq ft
FoundationBasement / Slab / Crawl Space / Walkout Basement
Wall Framing2x4
Roof FramingStick
Roof Pitch10:12 and 7:12

Key Features

3 bedrooms · 2 full baths
9-ft ceilings on the main level
2-car garage
43.00′ × 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 #G2385-A
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What will this cost to build?

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Budget
$285k
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$325k
Premium
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