Anonymous
10/31/2025 11:30
Subject: MR Custom Homes
Google reviews of MR suggest that their contractors are disrespectful toward neighbors. May be a relevant consideration for some people.
Anonymous
10/31/2025 09:52
Subject: MR Custom Homes
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Will MR build on your existing lot for $200-250 sq ft? That’s what we’re getting quoted by other N Arlington builders. This wouldn’t be our forever house so I’m not looking for high-end or spectacular but also don’t want anyone using cheap materials that barely meet code like OSB ply with spruce framing who then turns around and charges $400-500 square foot (spring st cough cough)
is the 200/250 for TOTAL finished space, including basement or just the the top 2 levels?
Total finished including basement
Should we assume this is for the “structure” cost only, excludes site work and soft costs? Trying to do a fair comparison..
Includes everything except site work, which is another $150-200K or so depending on the specific builder / quote
Focal Point and Evergreen will be your best bets, with Stanley Martin in the mix. There are also a small number of new firms but that can be risky. Evergreen will be the cheapest and I think all these builders have pricing on their respective websites. IF you want full custom, Monarch may be good with reasonable pricing. best of luck.
Anonymous
10/30/2025 21:23
Subject: MR Custom Homes
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Will MR build on your existing lot for $200-250 sq ft? That’s what we’re getting quoted by other N Arlington builders. This wouldn’t be our forever house so I’m not looking for high-end or spectacular but also don’t want anyone using cheap materials that barely meet code like OSB ply with spruce framing who then turns around and charges $400-500 square foot (spring st cough cough)
is the 200/250 for TOTAL finished space, including basement or just the the top 2 levels?
Total finished including basement
Should we assume this is for the “structure” cost only, excludes site work and soft costs? Trying to do a fair comparison..
Includes everything except site work, which is another $150-200K or so depending on the specific builder / quote
Anonymous
10/30/2025 20:25
Subject: MR Custom Homes
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Will MR build on your existing lot for $200-250 sq ft? That’s what we’re getting quoted by other N Arlington builders. This wouldn’t be our forever house so I’m not looking for high-end or spectacular but also don’t want anyone using cheap materials that barely meet code like OSB ply with spruce framing who then turns around and charges $400-500 square foot (spring st cough cough)
is the 200/250 for TOTAL finished space, including basement or just the the top 2 levels?
Total finished including basement
Should we assume this is for the “structure” cost only, excludes site work and soft costs? Trying to do a fair comparison..
Anonymous
10/30/2025 19:51
Subject: MR Custom Homes
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Will MR build on your existing lot for $200-250 sq ft? That’s what we’re getting quoted by other N Arlington builders. This wouldn’t be our forever house so I’m not looking for high-end or spectacular but also don’t want anyone using cheap materials that barely meet code like OSB ply with spruce framing who then turns around and charges $400-500 square foot (spring st cough cough)
for 200-250 you will get osb and other bad crap....this is builder grade cost my friend.
$250/ft for 6000 sq feet? I don’t think so.
I got a recent quote for 5K square feet, all hardwood, mid-range finishes from a builder commonly mentioned on here (not MR) and it was under $200/sq ft. Site work of course adds another chunk.
Why don’t you name the builder? Liar
Calm down weirdo. It was Focal Point. The public pricing for their semi-custom plans on their website are even lower - closer to $150 sq ft for 5/6K+ square ft.
https://focalpointhomes.com/semi-custom/
Anonymous
10/30/2025 19:25
Subject: MR Custom Homes
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Will MR build on your existing lot for $200-250 sq ft? That’s what we’re getting quoted by other N Arlington builders. This wouldn’t be our forever house so I’m not looking for high-end or spectacular but also don’t want anyone using cheap materials that barely meet code like OSB ply with spruce framing who then turns around and charges $400-500 square foot (spring st cough cough)
for 200-250 you will get osb and other bad crap....this is builder grade cost my friend.
I’m probably ok with that for $200-250 sq ft. But there’s builders putting up houses now with osb for $450+ sq ft in N Arlington. Trying to avoid those.
Pardon my ignorance… what’s wrong with osb? I thought all builders pretty much used osb. Is there a better substitute?
Anonymous
10/30/2025 19:23
Subject: MR Custom Homes
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Will MR build on your existing lot for $200-250 sq ft? That’s what we’re getting quoted by other N Arlington builders. This wouldn’t be our forever house so I’m not looking for high-end or spectacular but also don’t want anyone using cheap materials that barely meet code like OSB ply with spruce framing who then turns around and charges $400-500 square foot (spring st cough cough)
for 200-250 you will get osb and other bad crap....this is builder grade cost my friend.
$250/ft for 6000 sq feet? I don’t think so.
I got a recent quote for 5K square feet, all hardwood, mid-range finishes from a builder commonly mentioned on here (not MR) and it was under $200/sq ft. Site work of course adds another chunk.
Why don’t you name the builder? Liar
Anonymous
10/30/2025 15:25
Subject: MR Custom Homes
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Will MR build on your existing lot for $200-250 sq ft? That’s what we’re getting quoted by other N Arlington builders. This wouldn’t be our forever house so I’m not looking for high-end or spectacular but also don’t want anyone using cheap materials that barely meet code like OSB ply with spruce framing who then turns around and charges $400-500 square foot (spring st cough cough)
for 200-250 you will get osb and other bad crap....this is builder grade cost my friend.
$250/ft for 6000 sq feet? I don’t think so.
I got a recent quote for 5K square feet, all hardwood, mid-range finishes from a builder commonly mentioned on here (not MR) and it was under $200/sq ft. Site work of course adds another chunk.
Anonymous
10/30/2025 15:15
Subject: MR Custom Homes
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Will MR build on your existing lot for $200-250 sq ft? That’s what we’re getting quoted by other N Arlington builders. This wouldn’t be our forever house so I’m not looking for high-end or spectacular but also don’t want anyone using cheap materials that barely meet code like OSB ply with spruce framing who then turns around and charges $400-500 square foot (spring st cough cough)
for 200-250 you will get osb and other bad crap....this is builder grade cost my friend.
I’m probably ok with that for $200-250 sq ft. But there’s builders putting up houses now with osb for $450+ sq ft in N Arlington. Trying to avoid those.
Anonymous
10/30/2025 15:15
Subject: MR Custom Homes
Anonymous wrote:This looks like a free ad for MR custom homes…
I live in 22207 and know tons of people with MR built homes. Only complaint I’ve heard is one person was getting water in their basement. Everyone else very happy.
Anonymous
10/30/2025 15:13
Subject: MR Custom Homes
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Will MR build on your existing lot for $200-250 sq ft? That’s what we’re getting quoted by other N Arlington builders. This wouldn’t be our forever house so I’m not looking for high-end or spectacular but also don’t want anyone using cheap materials that barely meet code like OSB ply with spruce framing who then turns around and charges $400-500 square foot (spring st cough cough)
for 200-250 you will get osb and other bad crap....this is builder grade cost my friend.
$250/ft for 6000 sq feet? I don’t think so.
Anonymous
10/30/2025 15:11
Subject: MR Custom Homes
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Will MR build on your existing lot for $200-250 sq ft? That’s what we’re getting quoted by other N Arlington builders. This wouldn’t be our forever house so I’m not looking for high-end or spectacular but also don’t want anyone using cheap materials that barely meet code like OSB ply with spruce framing who then turns around and charges $400-500 square foot (spring st cough cough)
is the 200/250 for TOTAL finished space, including basement or just the the top 2 levels?
Total finished including basement
Anonymous
10/30/2025 15:09
Subject: MR Custom Homes
Anonymous wrote:Will MR build on your existing lot for $200-250 sq ft? That’s what we’re getting quoted by other N Arlington builders. This wouldn’t be our forever house so I’m not looking for high-end or spectacular but also don’t want anyone using cheap materials that barely meet code like OSB ply with spruce framing who then turns around and charges $400-500 square foot (spring st cough cough)
for 200-250 you will get osb and other bad crap....this is builder grade cost my friend.
Anonymous
10/30/2025 15:07
Subject: MR Custom Homes
Anonymous wrote:Will MR build on your existing lot for $200-250 sq ft? That’s what we’re getting quoted by other N Arlington builders. This wouldn’t be our forever house so I’m not looking for high-end or spectacular but also don’t want anyone using cheap materials that barely meet code like OSB ply with spruce framing who then turns around and charges $400-500 square foot (spring st cough cough)
is the 200/250 for TOTAL finished space, including basement or just the the top 2 levels?
Anonymous
10/30/2025 13:14
Subject: MR Custom Homes
Will MR build on your existing lot for $200-250 sq ft? That’s what we’re getting quoted by other N Arlington builders. This wouldn’t be our forever house so I’m not looking for high-end or spectacular but also don’t want anyone using cheap materials that barely meet code like OSB ply with spruce framing who then turns around and charges $400-500 square foot (spring st cough cough)