2-Story House Plan with Basement 2812 ft²: 5 Beds, Home Office, 4.5 Baths, Open Floor Plan, 3-Car Garage
Front Perspective
Detailed Floor Plans
Roof Plans
House And Detail Cross-Sections
Exterior Elevations
Foundation and Basement
Standard Construction Details
Electrical Plan
Front Perspective
Detailed Floor Plans
Roof Plans
House And Detail Cross-Sections
Exterior Elevations
Foundation and Basement
Standard Construction Details
Electrical Plan
This house plan can be modified to fit your family’s lifestyle and your lot’s specifics.
House plan 30282R is a large family house plan of 2812 ft², designed as a year-round home for the country or the suburbs and measuring 42'0" wide and 74'0" deep. These proportions give the house a long, deep form, with the length of the home running back from the front facade. At this size it is a full-scale residence rather than a small house plan, meant for a household that wants room to settle in for many years, through busy mornings and long winter evenings alike.
The foundation is one of the first decisions a family makes with this plan, and three options are available on request. A slab keeps the home close to the ground, with no level beneath it. A crawl space leaves a shallow space under the floors, which makes pipes and ducts easier to reach. A walkout basement adds a lower level with its own door to the outside. The standard version does not include a basement, so this option suits owners who want extra space below the house.
The exterior walls can be chosen in the same way, with wood 2x6 framing and wood 2x4 framing both available on request. A 2x6 wall is thicker and leaves a deeper cavity for insulation, while 2x4 is the slimmer, more traditional framing. Together, these choices allow the house plan to be prepared to suit the family's needs before construction begins, while the home keeps its generous 2812 ft² and its long, confident shape.
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