3,500 - 4,000 SQ. FT. HOUSE PLANS

What do you call a 4,000-square-foot house?

Simply put, a 4,000 sq. ft. home is a large single-family house. Some sites have referred to homes this size as “mini-mansions,” but it’s not a widely accepted term across the real estate industry.

How many bedrooms can a 4,000 square-foot house have?

Most 4,000-square-foot homes include three to five bedrooms depending on the size you’d like each. If you want each bedroom to be its escape, you can choose a design with three unique, spacious bedrooms. If you need more rooms, there are a variety of designs with five or more rooms.

Is 4,000 sq. ft. a big house?

Yes, a 4,000 sq. ft. building plan is substantial by most standards. In fact, it’s almost double the average size house in the U.S. (2,200 sq. ft.).

Is 4,000 square feet a mansion?

As stated above, 4,000 sq. ft. is a substantial home but not a mansion. The minimum acceptable sq. ft. for a house to be considered a mansion is 5,000+ Square Feet.

What does it cost to build a 4,000 square-foot house?

The price tag associated with building 4,000 sq. ft. house plans ranges from $400,000 to $800,000+. The broad range in cost is due to multiple factors, including, but not limited to:

• Labor: Specialized designs call for specialized contractors, which cost more.
• Materials: Higher quality materials throughout the home add up quickly.
• Style of the home: Some designs, such as Mediterranean house plans, feature ornate decorative elements that add to the home's overall beauty and increase the cost.

If you're interested in getting a more accurate cost on building a home of this size in your area, we suggest using our Cost to Build Report.  

How many people can comfortably live in a 4,000 square foot house?

There is no definitive answer to how many people can live in a home this size, but designs include anywhere from three to six bedrooms in a 4,000 sq. ft. home.

If you’re trying to decide what home plan is right for your family, let America’s Best House Plans help you figure out what plan you could call home.

How many people can comfortably live in a 4,000 square foot house?

There is no definitive answer to how many people can live in a home this size, but designs include anywhere from three to six bedrooms in a 4,000 sq. ft. home.

If you’re trying to decide what home plan is right for your family, let America’s Best House Plans help you figure out what plan you could call home.