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Sample model for design review. Production pulls ZIP-level $/sq ft from StartBuild's 20-year dataset.

ZIP 78701

Estimated cost to build

$418,000

$190/sq ft · Better finish

Estimated down payment (20%)$83,600
Financed amount$334,400
Interest-only (build, ~7%)$1,951/mo
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Good / Better / Best

What the finish tiers mean

Good

Builder-grade finishes, standard fixtures and cabinetry, efficient footprint. The lowest cost-per-square-foot tier.

Most common

Better

Mid-grade upgrades — quartz counters, LVP/tile, upgraded appliances. The typical custom-build choice.

Best

Premium materials, custom millwork, high-end mechanicals. Highest cost and longest build timeline.

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