Anonymous
Post 03/10/2026 01:42     Subject: Re:New Build Cost in Potomac, MD 20854?
Anonymous wrote:If you're trying ot save money, you may want to consider a modular (pre-fab) home:
https://www.carbideconstruction.com/gallery/modular-homes/
https://vabuildingsolutions.com/home-gallery/

They are built in a factory, and trucked over in a few pieces and installed on-site. Cost is lower because the majority of homebuildig is done in their factory.


Low ceilings, which make them look like renovated old homes. Might as well renovate your old house and make an addition and save money on site work, demo, foundation, etc. Not to mention landscaping
Anonymous
Post 03/10/2026 01:17     Subject: New Build Cost in Potomac, MD 20854?
Just a lot may be a million.
Anonymous
Post 03/09/2026 20:43     Subject: New Build Cost in Potomac, MD 20854?
This could give some ideas, though costs have continued to rise since 2024

https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/1176568.page
Anonymous
Post 03/09/2026 20:37     Subject: New Build Cost in Potomac, MD 20854?
There is no 20854 tax. You get what you pay for.
Anonymous
Post 03/09/2026 20:35     Subject: New Build Cost in Potomac, MD 20854?
It costs about $200 per SF all in. Tear down, site work and construction. It will add about $250 per SF to what the land is worth when complete.
Anonymous
Post 03/09/2026 16:06     Subject: Re:New Build Cost in Potomac, MD 20854?
If you're trying ot save money, you may want to consider a modular (pre-fab) home:
https://www.carbideconstruction.com/gallery/modular-homes/
https://vabuildingsolutions.com/home-gallery/

They are built in a factory, and trucked over in a few pieces and installed on-site. Cost is lower because the majority of homebuildig is done in their factory.
Anonymous
Post 03/09/2026 15:57     Subject: New Build Cost in Potomac, MD 20854?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Around $120-150 per sq foot, of course it would be high depend on materials.


This is either entirely undo able, or gets you the most builder grade crap. Think vinyl siding, asphalt roof, Home Depot trim, and literally everything off the shelf and nothing custom or semi custom.

I would expect $250-300 a square foot. If you want ultra custom, think the kitchens you see on Pinterest, and high end construction quality (masonry, faux slate or slate roof, metal or wood windows, high end trim, high end door package), you are getting into the high 300’s and up.


Mid grade builders listed in this thread are doing it for $200-250 sq ft before site work. Closer to 250 if you stay around 4K and closer or even sub 200 if you go bigger.
Anonymous
Post 03/09/2026 15:56     Subject: New Build Cost in Potomac, MD 20854?
Anonymous wrote:This is NoVA, and Potomac should not be higher:

https://focalpointhomes.com/semi-custom/

Add in $200K for site prep.


This. Classic Cottages and BeaconCrest price similarly.
Anonymous
Post 03/09/2026 15:40     Subject: New Build Cost in Potomac, MD 20854?
Anonymous wrote:Around $120-150 per sq foot, of course it would be high depend on materials.

yeah, no.
Anonymous
Post 03/09/2026 15:38     Subject: New Build Cost in Potomac, MD 20854?
Anonymous wrote:Around $120-150 per sq foot, of course it would be high depend on materials.


This is either entirely undo able, or gets you the most builder grade crap. Think vinyl siding, asphalt roof, Home Depot trim, and literally everything off the shelf and nothing custom or semi custom.

I would expect $250-300 a square foot. If you want ultra custom, think the kitchens you see on Pinterest, and high end construction quality (masonry, faux slate or slate roof, metal or wood windows, high end trim, high end door package), you are getting into the high 300’s and up.
Anonymous
Post 03/09/2026 15:18     Subject: New Build Cost in Potomac, MD 20854?
Around $120-150 per sq foot, of course it would be high depend on materials.
Anonymous
Post 03/09/2026 14:46     Subject: New Build Cost in Potomac, MD 20854?
This is NoVA, and Potomac should not be higher:

https://focalpointhomes.com/semi-custom/

Add in $200K for site prep.
Anonymous
Post 03/09/2026 14:29     Subject: New Build Cost in Potomac, MD 20854?
$2M minimum.
Anonymous
Post 03/09/2026 13:32     Subject: New Build Cost in Potomac, MD 20854?
Rough ballpark estimate of build cost: $300 per square foot x 5,000 sq feet is $1.5M. Obviously, this depends on fixtures and finishes. The reason why builders build a big footprint is because there are fixed costs that they can allocate that cost across per square foot so a smaller house won't be linearly cheaper than a bigger home.
Anonymous
Post 03/09/2026 13:26     Subject: New Build Cost in Potomac, MD 20854?
Our house is old and isn't worth updating (floor plan, bathrooms, electrical, etc.) but our lot is great. We don't want a McMansion by any means, maybe 3,500-5,000 sq feet with multigenerational living. How much is it to build new? We get the "20854" tax that contractors and vendors just apply because of the location.

What's the ball-park for a new build? What about teardown cost?

TY.