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.
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.
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.).
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.
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:
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.
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.
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.