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re: Cost of building a 800 sq ft house in louisiana
Posted on 1/28/16 at 6:42 am to Byrdybyrd05
Posted on 1/28/16 at 6:42 am to Byrdybyrd05
Depending on the finishes, im guessing in the 110/SF range. The smaller the sq footage, the more of an effect it will have. For example, the same house and finishes for a 2000 sq ft home will have a less price per sq ft than a 1000 sq ft home.
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Posted on 1/28/16 at 6:44 am to Byrdybyrd05
I had a one bedroom house that was 800 sq feet and it appraised for 26k when I sold it
Posted on 1/28/16 at 6:44 am to BottomlandBrew
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I like how less space makes you live with less crap.
This right here.
Posted on 1/28/16 at 6:46 am to Byrdybyrd05
My MaMa and PaPa raised 9 kids in a 900 square foot house. Youll be fine if its just you and the wife or even 1 kid.
You can figure cost to be roughly $100 sq ft. Give or take a little depending on creature comforts.
You can figure cost to be roughly $100 sq ft. Give or take a little depending on creature comforts.
Posted on 1/28/16 at 6:47 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
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I still wish I would have bought land and built a little house myself though instead of buying this monstrosity.
Big yards suck. One of my biggest mistakes I ever did was have a 3ac yard. The upkeep takes a lot of time every week in the spring/summer/fall.
Oh, I even kicked the idea of fencing it all in and buy some goats.
This post was edited on 1/28/16 at 6:48 am
Posted on 1/28/16 at 6:51 am to Byrdybyrd05
Tiny houses is a fad right now. If you spend anywhere close to that 90,000 number you will never see your money back.
Posted on 1/28/16 at 7:00 am to DrewDawg13
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Tiny houses is a fad right now. If you spend anywhere close to that 90,000 number you will never see your money back.
So true. Seeing those shows that build tiny houses and what they are paying, I just LOL and think those are some dumb people.
Posted on 1/28/16 at 7:04 am to fishfighter
I seen you have a mill, how long you letting your boards dry?
You cut all the wood off of your property?
Have any slabs of 8/4 or 6/4 x 12" wide I could buy for a bench seat?
You cut all the wood off of your property?
Have any slabs of 8/4 or 6/4 x 12" wide I could buy for a bench seat?
Posted on 1/28/16 at 7:07 am to Supermoto Tiger
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The smaller the sq footage, the more of an effect it will have. For example, the same house and finishes for a 2000 sq ft home will have a less price per sq ft than a 1000 sq ft home.
What finishes? Flooring? Cabinets? Plumbing fixtures? Siding? The smaller the house, the less of these things there are so your statement doesn't make a lot of sense.
It would make sense if you mentioned things like concrete finisher, plumber, electrician, etc. These guys will have a minimum they charge on a smaller house and spreading that costs out on 800 sq 1 bath vs 1500 sq ft 1 bath will raise the per sq ft on the smaller house.
Posted on 1/28/16 at 7:09 am to Byrdybyrd05
OP, buy something like this and finish it out yourself.
Posted on 1/28/16 at 7:11 am to Deactived
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general consensus was mid to upper 80s per square foot
yeah but general consenses is that you are building a 1,800-3,000 sq ft home
fixed vs variable costs will make building a smaller home more expensive/sqft
I'd estimate somewhere near $125
Posted on 1/28/16 at 7:12 am to Kujo
Listen to kujo on this one
I don't get the tiny house movement, though
I don't get the tiny house movement, though
Posted on 1/28/16 at 7:13 am to Pahnew
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I had a one bedroom house that was 800 sq feet and it appraised for 26k when I sold it
yeah, tons of cheap homes to be had in "not so bad" areas.
OP where(area) do you/wife work?
Posted on 1/28/16 at 7:21 am to stout
Looks better constructed than some sheds I've seen.
Posted on 1/28/16 at 7:36 am to Byrdybyrd05
656 sq. foot house in Metairie
The above house was for sale on realtor.com for $235K with no takers in a good part of Metairie, LA.
It has been taken off the market.
I imagine small houses are hard to sell.
I have a queen bed, 2 "chair and a halfs" a regular size sofa, a chest of drawers, 2 armoires, a square table with 6 chairs, 2 barstools, front loader washer/dryer and stuff that could fill 3 small walk in closets (including kitchen items, pantry, clothes.)
I don't think I could fit in a tiny house and I don't have a lot of stuff accumulated.
The above house was for sale on realtor.com for $235K with no takers in a good part of Metairie, LA.
It has been taken off the market.
I imagine small houses are hard to sell.
I have a queen bed, 2 "chair and a halfs" a regular size sofa, a chest of drawers, 2 armoires, a square table with 6 chairs, 2 barstools, front loader washer/dryer and stuff that could fill 3 small walk in closets (including kitchen items, pantry, clothes.)
I don't think I could fit in a tiny house and I don't have a lot of stuff accumulated.
Posted on 1/28/16 at 7:44 am to fishfighter
It took me a minute to notice the hard worker you have at the steps there!
Posted on 1/28/16 at 7:50 am to CHEDBALLZ
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I seen you have a mill, how long you letting your boards dry?
Timber framing, put up wet. Also, all 2by boards put up wet.
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You cut all the wood off of your property?
Yes and no. I have a tree guy that gives me all the pine he cuts. Don't have any that grow on my place. Only hardwood.
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Have any slabs of 8/4 or 6/4 x 12" wide I could buy for a bench seat?
Can custom cut on what you need. I can cut as wide as 26".
This is about a 24" red oak.
Posted on 1/28/16 at 7:52 am to bayoubengal225
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It took me a minute to notice the hard worker you have at the steps there!
She needs naps Like I do.
Posted on 1/28/16 at 7:53 am to Byrdybyrd05
Downsize from 1500 sq feet?? That isn't a big house by any means to downsize from.
You could always purchase a 'tiny house' like the ones on HGTV. They typically run between $20k-$90k depending on the square footage and the materials.
You could always purchase a 'tiny house' like the ones on HGTV. They typically run between $20k-$90k depending on the square footage and the materials.
Posted on 1/28/16 at 7:54 am to Byrdybyrd05
After you have kids you are going to be kicking yourself in the arse for downsizing...
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