How much to build a small house

Ranch Homes A home with a simple and concise layout is the cheapest type of house to build. Ranch homes are typically single-story structures with attached garages. They're easy to find construction plans for and highly customizable, so you can find a home that fits your needs and budget.

The average cost to build a house is just a little over $485,000. That estimate is based on a nearly 2,600 square-foot, single-family house.

In North Carolina, tiny houses generally cost between $33,000 and $85,000. Tiny house builders such as Nanostead and Perch and Nest Tiny House Farms charge $51,750+, whereas building a tiny house yourself in North Carolina will cost between $25,000 and $60,000.