Barndominium Cost question....

[cwittttt]

Been looking at this myself for about a year now. Price seems to range greatly. Fill dirt alone can cost 30k! If some of you guys who have one would leave a brief description of your barndo and price per square/ft that would be helpful.

[bloodtrailer28]

Been looking at this myself for about a year now. Price seems to range greatly. Fill dirt alone can cost 30k! If some of you guys who have one would leave a brief description of your barndo and price per square/ft that would be helpful.

Ours was about 55-60$ thats including septic and well. Well cost me 15k and seotic around 5.I did do a ton or work myself.

[Rtree1]

100 be bout right

[8mpg]

I dont think a barndo will save you money really. They are usually very close to a traditional stick frame house. Insuring them can be a little more difficult as well.

For the shop side, I have consistently read $20-30/ft on this board

[BrianL]

Been looking at this myself for about a year now. Price seems to range greatly. Fill dirt alone can cost 30k! If some of you guys who have one would leave a brief description of your barndo and price per square/ft that would be helpful.

That is the problem, prices can vary greatly. But if you need $30k dirt for a barndo, you would need the same or more for a regular construction. I could have built mine easily $30k less and still have the same footprint.

[BrianL]

If you are spending $100+ /ft it could be better to go regular construction. I saved about $90k going barndo, over 2000 Sq ft house and 2500 Sq ft shop. Not only does that save upfront, but taxes are @ least $1500/yr less. But they aren't for everyone.

[Take Dead Aim]

100 a foot? Do you sleep at night?
Not sounding harsh or criticizing , but my brother has been in the construction business since 93

Was this a response to my post?

[LFD2037]

If you are spending $100+ /ft it could be better to go regular construction. I saved about $90k going barndo, over 2000 Sq ft house and 2500 Sq ft shop. Not only does that save upfront, but taxes are @ least $1500/yr less. But they aren't for everyone.

Out of curiosity, what makes it $1,500 less per year in taxes? Aren't taxes done by 'appraised' market value on the home and land, meaning if both are worth $200K then taxes are the exact same? Thanks.

[bloodtrailer28]

I dont think a barndo will save you money really. They are usually very close to a traditional stick frame house. Insuring them can be a little more difficult as well.

For the shop side, I have consistently read $20-30/ft on this board

No problems at all getting ours insured. ...not sure why they would be harder?

[12RingKing]

No problems at all getting ours insured. ...not sure why they would be harder?

Maybe for windstorm areas.

I've been looking at different companies, some of them don't offer services in my county. Probably due to the windstorm ratings required.

[BrianL]

Out of curiosity, what makes it $1,500 less per year in taxes? Aren't taxes done by 'appraised' market value on the home and land, meaning if both are worth $200K then taxes are the exact same? Thanks.

It cost less, but worth less as well. So I have the exact same Sq ft, for less money, valued at least 90k less on tax role.

[Ironman]

Maybe for windstorm areas.

I've been looking at different companies, some of them don't offer services in my county. Probably due to the windstorm ratings required.

I assure you, a metal building done correctly will withstand more wind that most any conventional house. As a matter of fact, every building is fabricated for a specific wind load determined by the location it is erected at.

[scotth89]

Barndominium Cost question....

I've got a 30x60 metal building with a 20x60 lean to on front and back. No concrete on the back side 20x60. 600 sf. apartment downstairs and 600 sf. upstairs storage area. Two 10x10 and one 12x12 roll up doors plus one walk through door. I did everything myself other than the spray foam and pouring concrete. I'm in it for $14.27 per sf. That is figuring it on covered sf. Appliances included in that price.

[scotth89]

Barndominium Cost question....

[LFD2037]

It cost less, but worth less as well. So I have the exact same Sq ft, for less money, valued at least 90k less on tax role.

Ha! So dollar for dollar it's a zero tax savings. You're comparing oranges & apples. I thought you were saying a $200K (market value) normal home vs. a $200K (market value) barndo, the barndo had lower taxes. I was lost on how that could be. Of course something of lower value will have lower taxes!