Generally speaking, entry-level new construction in Westport falls around the 1.6 – 1.8 million range – typically a 5,000 sf (finished sf), 5-6 bedroom home on a quarter to a third acre. Between 1.9 and 2.5 million, a buyer should be able to acquire a 6,000+ sf, 5-6 bedroom home on a half-acre parcel with room for a pool. Spending 2.6 – 2.9 million, a buyer will get a similar or slightly larger 6,500-7,500 sf 6 bedroom home on a level acre in a good neighborhood. Between 3 and 4 million, premium new construction will offer 7500-8500 sf, 6 bedrooms, special features such as 10’ ceilings and swimming pools, and beautiful level acre properties on choice streets. The beach area, as usual, is a bit different with smaller parcels supporting homes with less square footage that sell at a premium due to the beach location.
Today almost all new construction homes come finished on 3 or 4 levels. When looking at the square footage in any MLS listing, read it carefully to determine if the square footage is spread over 3 or 4 finished levels. This will help you gauge the size of the footprint of the house for comparison purposes. The same square footage on 3 levels, vs. 4 levels, usually means a larger overall house, with the extra unfinished space, usually in the attic, unfinished. Larger one-acre parcels support a larger footprint. Smaller parcels, and beach properties, support a smaller footprint. Building out all 4 floors will often give you the same finished square footage, however, as a home on a larger lot.
For more information, refer to our previous post entitled “New Construction Market Update: Winter 2013″
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