Cost to Build a House in Oregon

Cost to Build a House in Oregon-June 2010

Looking for the house that has it all? Then look no further. This beautiful Craftsman design features all the things that make a house a home. Three over-sized bedrooms are complimented by large closets, and the flex space provides a perfect spot for that home office, playroom, or dining room. A breakfast area, and raised bar all provide spaces for those family meals with close access to the fully equipped kitchen. The great room includes gas logs, a treyed ceiling, and beautiful views to the covered rear porch beyond. The master bedroom also features treyed ceilings and the master bathroom leaves nothing to be desired. The expansive garage provides plenty of room for oversized trucks and SUV's and also includes a large storage area. The bonus room provides space for future expansion or for additional storage. This is the perfect home for you and your family!

Total Living Area = 2067 sq. ft. Bonus Area = 379 sq. ft.

COOL House Plan ID: chp-37255






To estimate cost, I'll use my resource #5 on "Getting Started" on www.byoh.com.



Using this "shape" on the "cost to build" calculator for the Portland, OR area, I came up with $248,983 for an owner/builder. That’s an approximate cost of $120 per sq. ft.

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

Note: The cost per sq. ft. goes up a bit as the size of the house goes down. This is because you are spreading the basic costs of items (i.e. Kitchen & baths) over less sq. footage.

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

Everyone 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.