2-Story House Plan with Basement 1352 ft²: 3 Beds, 3.5 Baths, Open Floor Plan, 2-Car Garage

Plan 31618R is a compact house plan for a year-round family home in the country or the suburbs, with a total area of 1352 ft² and a footprint 29'0" wide and 48'0" deep. The foundation and the exterior wall framing are both open choices, so the house can be prepared to suit the way it will be built.

The proportions define the character of this small house plan. The house is noticeably deeper than it is wide, so its length runs from front to back and the front elevation stays modest in width. At 1352 ft², it remains a manageable size for everyday family life, with a clear and economical outline that is easy to take in at a glance. On a quiet morning or a long winter evening, a home of this scale feels close and settled.

The choice of foundation is one of the main decisions for this plan. It is available with a slab, which sets the house on a concrete base at ground level, or with a crawl space, which leaves a shallow space beneath the floor. For owners who want an additional level, a house plan with a walkout basement is also available on request, with direct access to the outside from the lower floor.

The exterior walls offer a similar choice between two types of wood framing. Wood 2x6 framing gives a deeper wall with more room for insulation, while Wood 2x4 framing is the familiar, slimmer option. Together, these options make 31618R a flexible wood-frame house plan: one compact footprint, three foundation types and two wall constructions to choose from before building begins.