Cost to Build a House in Missouri

Cost to Build a House in Missouri-June 2010

HDA offers pre-drawn house floor plans ready for you to purchase and build as is, or to use as a starting point to your own custom design, including all of the amenities you could ever want.

This classic design from HDA has a timeless grace to it. I have built several variations of this design over the years and I never get tired of it. It’s as American as “Apple pie”

This particular floor plan has good flow and excellent use of space.


HDA House Plan 001D-0028

Features include the following:

• Unique corner tub, vanities and walk in closet enhance a large a master bedroom.
• Fireplace in the spacious family room.
• Centrally located ½ bath.
• 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, 2-car garage.
• 1st floor = 1252 sq. ft.
• 2nd floor = 1209 sq. ft.
• Total sq. ft. = 2461
• Unfinished Basement = 1252 sq. ft.

To estimate cost, I'll use my resource #5 , “Building Costs by City & State”, on "Getting Started" using “Quality Class # 5 plus a full unfinished basement.



Using this "shape" on the "cost to build" calculator for the St. Louis, MO area, I came up with $247,734 for an owner/builder. That’s an approximate cost of $100.66 per sq. ft.

I determined this amount by deducting the General Contractor’s Markup, equipment rental, and allowed only $2,000 for insurance.

You should keep in mind that the cost to build for this example, or any house plan, can vary considerably depending quality of materials selected, and on actual bids for labor and material.

Until you actually start getting bids and entering them into your own spreadsheet (see my spreadsheet page for FREE spreadsheets), it will remain approximate.

Carl