Compare what a new build may really cost once the lot, the chosen build method, and a site-prep / permits allowance are all included.
All-In New-Build Budget
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Enter lot, square footage, finish, method, and regional assumptions to estimate the all-in cost of a new-home project.
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Suburban stick-built plan
2,600 sq ft mid-range build with an owned lot purchase
A typical owner-occupant feasibility screen where the lot is known and the question is whether a traditional custom build still fits the target budget.
Result: The all-in total crosses the high-six-figure mark once the lot and site / permit allowance are included.
Builder-grade modular comparison
2,100 sq ft modular build in a baseline market
Useful when the lot is secured and the owner is pressure-testing whether modular delivery creates meaningful budget relief.
Result: Modular often narrows vertical cost and site allowance, but the lot still remains a material share of the full budget.
Luxury prefab feasibility
Smaller footprint with premium finish in a high-cost market
A planning case for owners testing whether a compact prefab still stays efficient after premium finishes and a hotter region are layered in.
Result: Higher finish choices can erase part of the prefab advantage even if the method itself stays cheaper than stick-built.