2026 GUIDE
2026 GUIDE
Cost to Build a Custom Home
COST TO BUILD A CUSTOM HOME IN BETHESDA
(2026 Guide)
Illustrative construction budget: approximately $1.4 million for 5,500 square feet of finished living space, including the finished basement.
That is approximately $255 per finished square foot. Final pricing depends on the design, finishes, site conditions and current supplier and trade pricing. This is a planning example, not a fixed-price offer. Land, design, permits, demolition, site work and financing are additional.
Custom Homes
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Renovations
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Additions
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Custom Homes · Renovations · Additions ·
Typical Construction Costs & Timeline
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Major Renovation
A budget tailored to your scope
Costs depend on existing conditions, structural work and finishes. We provide a project-specific estimate.
Design/Permits: 2–4 months
Construction: 4–10 months -
Custom Home
Your home, your priorities
We develop a construction budget around your plans, finish selections and site. See the 5,500-square-foot example for an initial planning illustration.
Design/Permits: 2–6 months
Construction: 10–18 months -
Luxury Custom Home
Designed around your priorities
Premium materials, complex architecture and demanding sites require a tailored budget. We price your design and selections individually.
Design/Permits: 2–6 months
Construction: 12–18 months -
Illustrative Budget
5,500 sq ft of finished living space
Including the finished basementApproximately $1.4 million
About $255 per finished sq ftPlanning illustration only. Final scope, finishes, site conditions and current pricing determine your proposal. Land and other project costs are additional.
OTHER COSTS TO CONSIDER
• Architectural design and fees
• Permits and fees
• Demolition (for teardowns)
• Landscaping
• Pool or outdoor living
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