Nov. 15, 2007 - Building Cost Calculator

The house I "built" on the Building Cost Calculator was flawed.

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It only had two baths "Quality Class" determines the number of as well as quality of baths. I did not read directions. I flew through it. I went back and redid to see if I was consistent in quality what the difference in cost would be.

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Best

Total Living Area 3200
Number Of Corners 6
Foundation Quality Class 1
Exterior Walls Quality Class 1
Exterior Finish Quality Class 1
Windows & Doors Quality Class 1
Roofing Quality Class 1
Interior Finish Quality Class 1
Flooring Quality Class 1
Bathroom Quality Class 1
Kitchen Quality Class 1
Plumbing Quality Class 1

Total Cost
Material $223,785
Labor $144,211
Equipment $5,412
Grand Total $373,408


Good

Total Living Area 3200
Number Of Corners 6
Foundation Quality Class 2
Exterior Walls Quality Class 2
Exterior Finish Quality Class 2
Windows & Doors Quality Class 2
Roofing Quality Class 2
Interior Finish Quality Class 2
Flooring Quality Class 2
Bathroom Quality Class 2
Kitchen Quality Class 2
Plumbing Quality Class 2

Total Cost
Material $185,432
Labor $121,569
Equipment $4,479
Grand Total $311,480

Average

Total Living Area 3200
Number Of Corners 6
Foundation Quality Class 3
Exterior Walls Quality Class 3
Exterior Finish Quality Class 3
Windows & Doors Quality Class 3
Roofing Quality Class 3
Interior Finish Quality Class 3
Flooring Quality Class 3
Bathroom Quality Class 3
Kitchen Quality Class 3
Plumbing Quality Class 3

Total Cost
Material $168,760
Labor $111,989
Equipment $4,085
Grand Total $284,834


I still think there is something odd about the ZIP code... not representative of new construction in Central Ohio.... Compared to real sales in 2007.

By School District 3200 square foot homes:

Big Walnut - $486,165
Columbus - $517,531 (These it turns out are condos... the single family homes were smaller)
Dublin - $440,466
Hilliard - $484,994
Olentangy - $429,978

Maureen McCabe Real Living HER- Worthington

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