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What’s the current average price per square foot to build a house in the Baton Rouge area?
Posted on 12/3/20 at 5:45 pm
Posted on 12/3/20 at 5:45 pm
I know the lumber price has jacked up the overall cost, but how much.
I know a lot of variables go into the average cost, but what is a rough estimate to look for right now for a reputable builder?
I know a lot of variables go into the average cost, but what is a rough estimate to look for right now for a reputable builder?
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Posted on 12/3/20 at 7:37 pm to SPEEDY
Dude, you gotta give us something more than that. Price range you're looking to spend, neighborhood, what? CCL/Willow Grove/U Club type house? DSLD/Level type house?
Posted on 12/3/20 at 9:51 pm to SPEEDY
Ive had several builders tell me that the prices have gone up $5/sqft since lumber price increase.
And, to follow the post above, a new house in UC would be around $230-$270 sqft. Maybe more depending on amenities.
And, to follow the post above, a new house in UC would be around $230-$270 sqft. Maybe more depending on amenities.
This post was edited on 12/3/20 at 9:59 pm
Posted on 12/4/20 at 8:47 am to dlambe5
It would be built on acreage in rural part of the parish. So no subdivision or homeowner association restrictions
Exterior would be simple roof lines, no stucco. Farm house style house with wrap around porch on concrete slab. 4 bedroom, 2 baths. 2200 to 2500 square feet of living area.
Exterior would be simple roof lines, no stucco. Farm house style house with wrap around porch on concrete slab. 4 bedroom, 2 baths. 2200 to 2500 square feet of living area.
Posted on 12/4/20 at 9:16 am to SPEEDY
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Farm house style house with wrap around porch on concrete slab. 4 bedroom, 2 baths. 2200 to 2500 square feet of living area.
Have you looked into barndominiums?
Posted on 12/4/20 at 10:10 am to SPEEDY
I am currently having a house built right now on acreage that is not in a subdivision which is 2400sq ft living.. without cost of the lot, dirt pad, water, gas, electricity..etc.. just the house itself, I am at $117 per sq ft.
After everything above is added, I am at $163
After everything above is added, I am at $163
Posted on 12/4/20 at 10:22 am to SPEEDY
I would guess, that you're looking at between $110 - $140 a square foot for just the build, depending on the level of your finishes.
Posted on 12/4/20 at 11:06 am to Tygerfan
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am currently having a house built right now on acreage that is not in a subdivision which is 2400sq ft living.. without cost of the lot, dirt pad, water, gas, electricity..etc.. just the house itself, I am at $117 per sq ft.
After everything above is added, I am at $163
What parish are you building and what builder are you using?
Posted on 12/4/20 at 12:55 pm to SPEEDY
Livingston.. Cretin
Posted on 12/4/20 at 4:29 pm to SPEEDY
I have also found that many high end builders don’t talk “per living sq. Ft” any more. They go by under beam because everyone wants huge porches with pavers, outdoor kitchens, fancy ceilings, finished AC garages etc. high end in Covington/Mandeville is about $175 a foot under beam. Land not included.
Posted on 12/4/20 at 5:21 pm to achenator
Washington Parish contractors are between $70-$90 per square foot right now.
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