Builders, cost per square foot?

codeman671 · 02-02-2021, 11:18 AM

We have been looking at land in Alton and are thinking of building/moving north since there isnt anything that appeals to us on the market. I am struggling with the concept of $300/sqft without land. it just doesn't make sense to me. To build a 3000sqft house and be $900k in? I don't see that is being possible. Yes, I know materials are up a bit, but not enough to push pricing that high. An extra $20-30k in materials and isnt going to push an overall number that high.

Starting to research builders now to get a real feel for it to see if this makes sense.

Bensonwood has been mentioned a few times as a good prefab option. Is it me or is their stuff on the website really ugly? I am looking for a craftsman/adirondack look.

02-02-2021, 11:18 AM	#11
codeman671 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,374 Thanks: 213 Thanked 768 Times in 451 Posts	We have been looking at land in Alton and are thinking of building/moving north since there isnt anything that appeals to us on the market. I am struggling with the concept of $300/sqft without land. it just doesn't make sense to me. To build a 3000sqft house and be $900k in? I don't see that is being possible. Yes, I know materials are up a bit, but not enough to push pricing that high. An extra $20-30k in materials and isnt going to push an overall number that high. Starting to research builders now to get a real feel for it to see if this makes sense. Bensonwood has been mentioned a few times as a good prefab option. Is it me or is their stuff on the website really ugly? I am looking for a craftsman/adirondack look.