Question for SD Realtor, Rustico, etc.

[justdoitstewart]

Do it Jumby!

[Jumby]

Thank you for your input.

From what I’ve been told, if the site prep is done already (infrastructure and foundation laid), these homes can be ready to sleep in the same day they show up. Three pieces are lifted via a crane from a truck and put together, and then the electrical and plumbing is hooked up. The interior is completely turn key (appliances, etc.). The carpet just needs rolled out and stapled down. I think that’s why the construction per sq ft can be had at only $16 per sq ft, but once again, this is what I’ve been told from a GC doing these in Florida.

Question, how much would it cost (approximately) to have a foundation poured in San Diego (for a 3000 sq ft house)?

FYI: I’ve been following the bubble for years now (I’m a real estate broker in Florida, but only sell investment real estate in areas of the country where the numbers makes sense) so I’m well aware of the artificial run up in prices in San Diego. I have a kid on the way and would like to settle down. My thinking was, that if I can find a decent priced lot (say $150k – $200k in Bonita) and put a 3000 sqt modular on it (170k – 180k) for a total of $320k – $380k that I could protect myself from overpaying, yet still enjoy the benefits of home ownership in an area I like.

I’m trying to figure out if I can pull this off in Bonita.

P.S.

I’ve also found out that lenders and appraisers aren’t allowed to discriminate against this type of construction because of its high quality.

The “Build it Bigger” show (on The Discovery Channel) recently did an episode on this type of construction and the conclusion was that it is a superior product to most site stick built homes and can be delivered cheaper since they have streamlined the building process.

[Jumby]

Thank you for your input.

From what I’ve been told, if the site prep is done already (infrastructure and foundation laid), these homes can be ready to sleep in the same day they show up. Three pieces are lifted via a crane from a truck and put together, and then the electrical and plumbing is hooked up. The interior is completely turn key (appliances, etc.). The carpet just needs rolled out and stapled down. I think that’s why the construction per sq ft can be had at only $16 per sq ft, but once again, this is what I’ve been told from a GC doing these in Florida.

Question, how much would it cost (approximately) to have a foundation poured in San Diego (for a 3000 sq ft house)?

FYI: I’ve been following the bubble for years now (I’m a real estate broker in Florida, but only sell investment real estate in areas of the country where the numbers makes sense) so I’m well aware of the artificial run up in prices in San Diego. I have a kid on the way and would like to settle down. My thinking was, that if I can find a decent priced lot (say $150k – $200k in Bonita) and put a 3000 sqt modular on it (170k – 180k) for a total of $320k – $380k that I could protect myself from overpaying, yet still enjoy the benefits of home ownership in an area I like.

I’m trying to figure out if I can pull this off in Bonita.

P.S.

I’ve also found out that lenders and appraisers aren’t allowed to discriminate against this type of construction because of its high quality.

The “Build it Bigger” show (on The Discovery Channel) recently did an episode on this type of construction and the conclusion was that it is a superior product to most site stick built homes and can be delivered cheaper since they have streamlined the building process.

[Jumby]

Thank you for your input.

From what I’ve been told, if the site prep is done already (infrastructure and foundation laid), these homes can be ready to sleep in the same day they show up. Three pieces are lifted via a crane from a truck and put together, and then the electrical and plumbing is hooked up. The interior is completely turn key (appliances, etc.). The carpet just needs rolled out and stapled down. I think that’s why the construction per sq ft can be had at only $16 per sq ft, but once again, this is what I’ve been told from a GC doing these in Florida.

Question, how much would it cost (approximately) to have a foundation poured in San Diego (for a 3000 sq ft house)?

FYI: I’ve been following the bubble for years now (I’m a real estate broker in Florida, but only sell investment real estate in areas of the country where the numbers makes sense) so I’m well aware of the artificial run up in prices in San Diego. I have a kid on the way and would like to settle down. My thinking was, that if I can find a decent priced lot (say $150k – $200k in Bonita) and put a 3000 sqt modular on it (170k – 180k) for a total of $320k – $380k that I could protect myself from overpaying, yet still enjoy the benefits of home ownership in an area I like.

I’m trying to figure out if I can pull this off in Bonita.

P.S.

I’ve also found out that lenders and appraisers aren’t allowed to discriminate against this type of construction because of its high quality.

The “Build it Bigger” show (on The Discovery Channel) recently did an episode on this type of construction and the conclusion was that it is a superior product to most site stick built homes and can be delivered cheaper since they have streamlined the building process.

[NotCranky]

Question, how much would it cost (approximately) to have a foundation poured in San Diego (for a 3000 sq ft house)?

20k minimum. That is for a flat building area with no soil issues and no garage slab. Realistically it is likely to be higher and some foundation types need a skirt and code built stairs and landing at each entry because modular homes are often elevated.I would suggest you plan on nothing less than 30k. The Modular home builder should provide you with a few generic foundation plans for California. You must figure out which one fits your site and home.

Check out the cost to have the right to hook up to water and sewer it ranges form 5k to 15k for most areas last time I checked(that doesn’t include materials and labor). School fees are a few bucks per square foot. Some areas there is a 5k transportation impact fee. All this adds up. I think your biggest issue is going to be finding a lot in Bonita for the price range you are talking about.$150k is almost impossible anywhere in the county and even a $200k lot is going to have some issues that are going to affect building costs and/or will come with other negatives. I doubt you will find a reasonably build-able lot anywhere except semi-rural & rural areas for near that.
This is not to knock the wind out of your sails, these goals are always a process and will usually take several turns.

http://www.sierraloghomes.com/estimating/lineitem/foundation.htm

[NotCranky]

Question, how much would it cost (approximately) to have a foundation poured in San Diego (for a 3000 sq ft house)?

20k minimum. That is for a flat building area with no soil issues and no garage slab. Realistically it is likely to be higher and some foundation types need a skirt and code built stairs and landing at each entry because modular homes are often elevated.I would suggest you plan on nothing less than 30k. The Modular home builder should provide you with a few generic foundation plans for California. You must figure out which one fits your site and home.

Check out the cost to have the right to hook up to water and sewer it ranges form 5k to 15k for most areas last time I checked(that doesn’t include materials and labor). School fees are a few bucks per square foot. Some areas there is a 5k transportation impact fee. All this adds up. I think your biggest issue is going to be finding a lot in Bonita for the price range you are talking about.$150k is almost impossible anywhere in the county and even a $200k lot is going to have some issues that are going to affect building costs and/or will come with other negatives. I doubt you will find a reasonably build-able lot anywhere except semi-rural & rural areas for near that.
This is not to knock the wind out of your sails, these goals are always a process and will usually take several turns.

http://www.sierraloghomes.com/estimating/lineitem/foundation.htm

[NotCranky]

Question, how much would it cost (approximately) to have a foundation poured in San Diego (for a 3000 sq ft house)?

20k minimum. That is for a flat building area with no soil issues and no garage slab. Realistically it is likely to be higher and some foundation types need a skirt and code built stairs and landing at each entry because modular homes are often elevated.I would suggest you plan on nothing less than 30k. The Modular home builder should provide you with a few generic foundation plans for California. You must figure out which one fits your site and home.

Check out the cost to have the right to hook up to water and sewer it ranges form 5k to 15k for most areas last time I checked(that doesn’t include materials and labor). School fees are a few bucks per square foot. Some areas there is a 5k transportation impact fee. All this adds up. I think your biggest issue is going to be finding a lot in Bonita for the price range you are talking about.$150k is almost impossible anywhere in the county and even a $200k lot is going to have some issues that are going to affect building costs and/or will come with other negatives. I doubt you will find a reasonably build-able lot anywhere except semi-rural & rural areas for near that.
This is not to knock the wind out of your sails, these goals are always a process and will usually take several turns.

http://www.sierraloghomes.com/estimating/lineitem/foundation.htm

[Jumby]

Thanks for info, this is exactly why I asked….looks like I have some research to do.

[Jumby]

Thanks for info, this is exactly why I asked….looks like I have some research to do.

[Jumby]

Thanks for info, this is exactly why I asked….looks like I have some research to do.

[NotCranky]

No problem, congrats on the new child btw.

[NotCranky]

No problem, congrats on the new child btw.

[NotCranky]

No problem, congrats on the new child btw.

[Jumby]

thanks brother and good luck on your house….I’m looking forward to moving back to San Diego and going hiking out in Jamual (where you live right?)…..what is the name of the park people go hiking and horse riding at? It’s pretty remote….do you live by that?

[Jumby]

thanks brother and good luck on your house….I’m looking forward to moving back to San Diego and going hiking out in Jamual (where you live right?)…..what is the name of the park people go hiking and horse riding at? It’s pretty remote….do you live by that?

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