“Model home on your flat lot”

[WTR&PWR]

I’ve been seeing a lot of offers for builders in LHC that show standard houses being able to be built in the 300-350k range on a flat lot. These are 1800 sq ft 3/2 houses with open floor plans. Usually 2 car garage with tandem boat deep side. Mostly on Zillow. Has anyone had any success doing this and if so, was the price range accurate?
Who do you recommend? Actual experiences with similar builds would be most useful.
Were utilities included?
Leaning more and more towards building our own house but I’m just starting the research process and wouldn’t mind a few heads up of what to do and especially what NOT to do.

 

[sintax]

yea, that was a very popular technique to get people to look at your ads. If you're serious about building, its prob best to just call a company like Kelco and get in line.

I cant imagine they're still able to build for 300-350, those were the same number that all the builders were floating 3 years ago before the price of lumber (and everything else) tripled in cost

Plenty of people have built though, i'm sure they'll chim in with some tips

 

[mjc]

The flat lot is getting harder to find now is one of the problems.

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

I think we are ~5 years out from people buying old houses and scraping just to get a good flat lot.

 

[c_land]

If I were to do it again, I would hire an architect or engineer on retainer and evaluate your potential sites for entitlement issues/challenges. Then expect that the 300-350k number you are seeing will be more expensive, as those are typically models with standard options and no upgrades.

 

[RodnJen]

I’ve been seeing a lot of offers for builders in LHC that show standard houses being able to be built in the 300-350k range on a flat lot. These are 1800 sq ft 3/2 houses with open floor plans. Usually 2 car garage with tandem boat deep side. Mostly on Zillow. Has anyone had any success doing this and if so, was the price range accurate?
Who do you recommend? Actual experiences with similar builds would be most useful.
Were utilities included?
Leaning more and more towards building our own house but I’m just starting the research process and wouldn’t mind a few heads up of what to do and especially what NOT to do.

That has been a successful delivery model in Havasu for years. But like others have said, if you don’t already have the lot it will be a longer and much more expensive build than you are anticipating.

 

[Mandelon]

The upgrades usually seem to be pretty pricey.

 

[HB2Havasu]

I’ve been seeing a lot of offers for builders in LHC that show standard houses being able to be built in the 300-350k range on a flat lot. These are 1800 sq ft 3/2 houses with open floor plans. Usually 2 car garage with tandem boat deep side. Mostly on Zillow. Has anyone had any success doing this and if so, was the price range accurate?
Who do you recommend? Actual experiences with similar builds would be most useful.
Were utilities included?
Leaning more and more towards building our own house but I’m just starting the research process and wouldn’t mind a few heads up of what to do and especially what NOT to do.

Flat lots are just about impossible to find and if you do come accross one your probably looking in the low $100’s. Tack on $350K for the home build plus probably another 10% in upgrades over the standard spec home price. Now your looking at approx $500K for a non rv garage home that you will probably looking at waiting 12-18 months to complete. (Builders are way backed up with material & labor shortages right now)

If I were going to do it all over today I would just buy an existing home and start enjoying the house when escrow closes the next month. Building a home is like watching grass grow in Havasu, lol

 

[sintax]

Flat lots are just about impossible to find and if you do come accross one your probably looking in the low $100’s. Tack on $350K for the home build plus probably another 10% in upgrades over the standard spec home price. Now your looking at approx $500K for a non rv garage home that you will probably looking at waiting 12-18 months to complete. (Builders are way backed up with material & labor shortages right now)

If I were going to do it all over today I would just buy an existing home and start enjoying the house when escrow closes the next month. Building a home is like watching grass grow in Havasu, lol

thats really what did us in. I spent 3-4 mo trying to find a good "cheap" lot that wasnt in a shithole part of town. Most of the lots I found acceptable were in the 80-120k range and STILL needed earth work

 

[warpt71]

thats really what did us in. I spent 3-4 mo trying to find a good "cheap" lot that wasnt in a shithole part of town. Most of the lots I found acceptable were in the 80-120k range and STILL needed earth work

And look where that got you!

I actually really like our street

 

[sintax]

And look where that got you!

I actually really like our street

haha for sure, its a good spot.

I got in late last night, pops and a bud came a day earlier. I'm not 100% sure I can get my boat out with all the shit the new guy has piled up in front of his house. I'll be seeing in a minute here.

 

[warpt71]

haha for sure, its a good spot.

I got in late last night, pops and a bud came a day earlier. I'm not 100% sure I can get my boat out with all the shit the new guy has piled up in front of his house. I'll be seeing in a minute here.

Yeah, shit show to say the least! I hope their back yard is bitchen

 

[LowRiver2]

Cheapest RV /Garage with pool home I could find:
Next one is north of $760k
Low supply / high demand
Cheers to those that bought pre covid

1715 Onyx Ln, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403 | Zillow

1715 Onyx Ln, Lake Havasu City AZ, is a Single Family home that contains 1479 sq ft and was built in 2004.It contains 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.This home last sold for $640,000 in May 2021. The Zestimate for this Single Family is $672,100, which has increased by $4,233 in the last 30 days.The...

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[RichieRich]

god I want to build an RV garage on my house.

 

[FlyByWire]

Cheapest RV /Garage with pool home I could find:
Next one is north of $760k
Low supply / high demand
Cheers to those that bought pre covid[emoji106]

1715 Onyx Ln, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403 | Zillow

1715 Onyx Ln, Lake Havasu City AZ, is a Single Family home that contains 1479 sq ft and was built in 2004.It contains 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.This home last sold for $640,000 in May 2021. The Zestimate for this Single Family is $672,100, which has increased by $4,233 in the last 30 days.The...

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Damn I need to list mine. 2 years old/pool/RV garage

New one is just now breaking ground though. I can’t tent camp for a year. [emoji23][emoji23]

 

[DRYHEAT]

Flat lots are just about impossible to find and if you do come accross one your probably looking in the low $100’s. Tack on $350K for the home build plus probably another 10% in upgrades over the standard spec home price. Now your looking at approx $500K for a non rv garage home that you will probably looking at waiting 12-18 months to complete. (Builders are way backed up with material & labor shortages right now)

If I were going to do it all over today I would just buy an existing home and start enjoying the house when escrow closes the next month. Building a home is like watching grass grow in Havasu, lol

I think you’re gonna need to go $150,000 + to find a lot in a decent neighborhood that doesn’t need $100,000 worth of dirt work and retaining walls. The price is for dirt is crazy these days.

 

[LowRiver2]

Damn I need to list mine. 2 years old/pool/RV garage

New one is just now breaking ground though. I can’t tent camp for a year. [emoji23][emoji23]

This would’ve been $550k max in Sept of 19’
Nice chunk of change to make:

2443 Dawn Dr, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86404 | Zillow

2443 Dawn Dr, Lake Havasu City AZ, is a Single Family home that contains 1882 sq ft and was built in 2002.It contains 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.This home last sold for $183,750 in March 2010. The Rent Zestimate for this Single Family is $2,214/mo, which has decreased by $284/mo in the last 30...

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[dspracing]

I am in the same situation right now. You are really just spinning your wheels until you have a lot under contract. Flat and for sale is hard to find.

That being said, you will notice the 300k range houses typically do not disclose the builder's name. You can visit the NBH build on Palo Verde N, that unit sits at $309k right now. Quality and finish is not even comparable to the mid/higher-end builders. The better builders are running just under 500k right now. From the discussions I have had with them and the lots I have proposed, they are willing to push a little dirt around to make it work. Extensive grading will obviously be much more.

 

[Shortdeck]

I’m just wrapping up on this whole process now. When we started, my wife and I looked at most of the “build on your lot” type models. I was the cheaper option compared to buying a finished house.
My builder has raised his price four or five times on Zillow since we signed a contract. I would say if the Zillow add hasn’t had a price increase in the last 8 months it’s probably not current.
Depending on the builder, the price will include utilities. My Builder included the electric tie in and water meter and but excluded sewer utilities.
And fair warning... a new house is just grounds for the wife to fill it with new stuff.

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[WhatExit?]

This would’ve been $550k max in Sept of 19’
Nice chunk of change to make:

2443 Dawn Dr, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86404 | Zillow

2443 Dawn Dr, Lake Havasu City AZ, is a Single Family home that contains 1882 sq ft and was built in 2002.It contains 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.This home last sold for $183,750 in March 2010. The Rent Zestimate for this Single Family is $2,214/mo, which has decreased by $284/mo in the last 30...

www.zillow.com

Did you see the “view” from the backyard?!

 

[LowRiver2]

Did you see the “view” from the backyard?!

No neighbors to complain

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

The 3/2 with a 20 foot garage built in 1971 across the street from me just sold for $320k last week.

 

[bk2drvr]

I've wondered if there is any manufactured home angle/advantage that could be played here. Not a mobile home. But there seems to be several manufactured home solutions on the market. Anyone looked into this? Barndominiums come to mind but there are others.

 

[badgas]

Cheapest RV /Garage with pool home I could find:
Next one is north of $760k
Low supply / high demand
Cheers to those that bought pre covid

1715 Onyx Ln, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403 | Zillow

1715 Onyx Ln, Lake Havasu City AZ, is a Single Family home that contains 1479 sq ft and was built in 2004.It contains 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.This home last sold for $640,000 in May 2021. The Zestimate for this Single Family is $672,100, which has increased by $4,233 in the last 30 days.The...

www.zillow.com

Crazy !!

I closed on this same model in Oct for $443K I will be at $530K all in with all new flooring and brand new backyard with new pool , spa , fire pit walls etc. I really felt I was buying at the top of bubble then and now im 100K to the good, Wild times for sure

 

[FishSniper]

Crazy !!

I closed on this same model in Oct for $443K I will be at $530K all in with all new flooring and brand new backyard with new pool , spa , fire pit walls etc. I really felt I was buying at the top of bubble then and now im 100K to the good, Wild times for sure

We’re in very similar situation we bought in dec 2019 an RV garage home and was a little hesitant to pull the trigger. We have added rear door on RV garage, pool, spa and landscape to rear yard and can’t believe the prices on RV garage homes with pool now. I too was worried about buying at the peak and worried again when covid hit bit market has gone crazy since then. Just glad all the projects are done for now and everything ready in time for summer.

 

[HB2Havasu]

Crazy !!

I closed on this same model in Oct for $443K I will be at $530K all in with all new flooring and brand new backyard with new pool , spa , fire pit walls etc. I really felt I was buying at the top of bubble then and now im 100K to the good, Wild times for sure

Did u see the 2011 sales price of $267K on that house? If only I had a Time Machine, lol.

 

[Brobee]

Did you see the “view” from the backyard?! [emoji15]

Get a nice projector on your roof and you can have family movie night from the pool. Glass half full.


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[LargeOrangeFont]

Did you see the “view” from the backyard?!

At least it will be quiet and private..

 

[sintax]

Yeah, shit show to say the least! I hope their back yard is bitchen

I was just shooting some pool with your neighbor John, he was telling me he’s 100k into the build now. He’s putting in a pool.

The owner is a landscape contractor. Hit me up if you want to cruise over and grab a beer tomorrow or Friday

 

[warpt71]

I was just shooting some pool with your neighbor John, he was telling me he’s 100k into the build now. He’s putting in a pool.

The owner is a landscape contractor. Hit me up if you want to cruise over and grab a beer tomorrow or Friday

I figured he was doing a pool. Won't be much room after the pool though, that back yard was on the smaller side.

I'm enjoying watching the corner house come along too

 

[79 HUSTLER]

I've wondered if there is any manufactured home angle/advantage that could be played here. Not a mobile home. But there seems to be several manufactured home solutions on the market. Anyone looked into this? Barndominiums come to mind but there are others.

Manufactured home are only allowed in certain zoned areas around town and the areas are few. Some older ones grandfathered in sprinkled around town though.

 

[badgas]

Did u see the 2011 sales price of $267K on that house? If only I had a Time Machine, lol.

Yeah a time machine would be nice, the place we picked up went from $300-$443 in two years.

 

[Mark G]

I’ve been seeing a lot of offers for builders in LHC that show standard houses being able to be built in the 300-350k range on a flat lot. These are 1800 sq ft 3/2 houses with open floor plans. Usually 2 car garage with tandem boat deep side. Mostly on Zillow. Has anyone had any success doing this and if so, was the price range accurate?
Who do you recommend? Actual experiences with similar builds would be most useful.
Were utilities included?
Leaning more and more towards building our own house but I’m just starting the research process and wouldn’t mind a few heads up of what to do and especially what NOT to do.

I posted on another thread that 3 contractors recently turned me down for a lot build in Bullhead (Sunridge). To busy! I couldn't even find a surveryor. A guy came in from Vegas to do it.

 

[2FORCEFULL]

Flat lots are just about impossible to find and if you do come accross one your probably looking in the low $100’s. Tack on $350K for the home build plus probably another 10% in upgrades over the standard spec home price. Now your looking at approx $500K for a non rv garage home that you will probably looking at waiting 12-18 months to complete. (Builders are way backed up with material & labor shortages right now)

If I were going to do it all over today I would just buy an existing home and start enjoying the house when escrow closes the next month. Building a home is like watching grass grow in Havasu, lol

no, no no, It's more like watching your grass die while you keep watering it and everyday having to pull weeds and clean dog shit from the neighbors dog