Could I build a 500 sqft basic dwelling for $50k?

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This is in the mountains and I only want the building as one big room. No appliances, electric, etc.  just one basic room, 500 square feet.

Joshua D. · Answer

@Derek Bernhard

If you visit the slums in Kenya, they can prove that a 500 sq ft house can be built for less than $50. I wouldn't put it past some of us Americans who could spend 250k on the same size place. Just depends on weather you want it made outa sticks and mud, our build the whole thing outa custom cut granite blocks...

Could be as cheap or as expensive as you want

Mindy Jensen · Answer

@Derek Bernhard , would you consider a geodesic dome?

Pavan Sandhu · Answer

I saw this guy on instagram who built some amazing homes in rural/forest areas. His handle is jacobwitzling cabin builder.

Jon Klaus · Answer

Hard to say not knowing so many specifics, but could be done in my market outside the city limits.  I built a 1000 SF cabin for $55k in 2011.   I GC'ed, but did no actual construction work.

Derek Bernhard · Answer

This is a rural prop, everything is allowed.

And the tuff shed would be perfect but I'm trying to build a circular home.

Michael Plante · Answer

just call a local contractor and ask them.

Many locations would never allow a 500 square-foot house

Could I build a 500 sqft basic dwelling for $50k?

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