All Forum Posts by: Zab Khan

Location and terrain is a big factor when looking for a "ball park" figure, especially when the cost of a foundation is a major part of the project.  

You can do a Low/Med under $200 sq.ft if it's a flat lot with standard foundation design and doesn't require piers or retaining walls.

@Ratesh D. The plans and permitting should take about 6-8 weeks. Construction should be about 5-6 months for a standard basic buildout. As a contractor, I can build this at about 120k.

So the H is for highrise.

Hillside is HS.

Not exactly sure but the H might be high density??? 

So I did some research in the area on comps etc and am fairly familiar with the area since I spent majority of my life there. Duplex and SFR go for about the same prices, obviously depends on sizes conditions etc. My goal is build and sell and move to the next. I talked to an agent in the area and he said that there is a demand for SFR in the area and the listing price of around $275k is realisitic for a 1500 sq.ft. home. If i went with a duplex I would pay roughly 6k in fees vs. 3k with a single family.

Hi, I'm new to the forum and purchased a residential lot in Modesto which previously had a house on it so which was removed so I'm credited on majority of the fees to build. Since the lot is on a corner, the city will allow a duplex as well. I am a contractor and my initial plan was to build a 1500 sq.ft. spec home but now have an option for a duplex as well.  The area consists of a mixture of both.  Which should I build??

Well I am a contractor from Fremont. If you want me to look at it, message me and we can chat.

Thanks 

Zab

I'm a GC and built a 3500 square ft home in Elk Grove  couple years ago at $130 sq.ft. That is construction only..