I'm looking to build a custom home in the SF Bay Area. What is the avg sq/ft construction costs?

Question

I have the land on the Peninsula (slight slope w/ leveled areas) and architectural plans (2 story home (~2500 sq/ft)). I am looking to have average finishes with the exception of the kitchen which will be higher end. Does anyone have any ballpark estimates for construction costs on a per sq/ft basis?

Answer 1

I just finished a remodel (almost complete rebuild) of a home in San Diego. It has a lot of custom appointments, but nothing too esoteric. But, everything is basically brand new. It's about 1750 square feet, and the insurance company said we should insure it for about $600,000 to cover a complete rebuild. So, you're looking at just over $300 a square foot. And, this makes sense, because I seem to remember it was more like $150 to $200 about 10 years ago when I was looking into building a custom home.

Answer 2

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