What does it cost to build a custom home in Northeast Ohio?
The cost of a custom home comes down to five things: size and shape, foundation and site work, exterior materials, interior finish level, and any estate features. For context, the National Association of Home Builders' 2024 survey found the average construction cost of a new U.S. home was $428,215, about $162 per square foot, for a 2,647-square-foot home before land. Luxury custom homes with brick or stone exteriors, full basements and custom millwork typically cost more than that national average.
How Sudon Brothers prices a home
There's no catalog base price with upgrades on top. Every Sudon home is priced from its own plans and selections, so the number reflects your design.
Priced from your plans
Share your lot, size and must-haves, and we'll give you a realistic range before you commit to design.
Get a range for your home- Size and shapeSquare footage sets the baseline, but rooflines, corners and ceiling heights matter too. A simple rectangle with one roofline costs less per foot than a home with many gables and bump-outs.
- Foundation and site workA full or walkout basement, a long driveway, tree clearing, and whether the lot has sewer or needs a septic system can shift the budget more than any single finish.
- Exterior materialsFull brick and natural stone cost more up front than siding and pay you back in durability and curb appeal.
- Interior finish levelCabinetry, millwork, flooring, tile, counters and fixtures are the most flexible part of the budget, and where your selections matter most.
- Estate featuresPools, tennis courts and pavilions, guest houses and elevators are priced as their own line items. See estate features.
Where the money goes in a typical new home
NAHB's 2024 survey breaks the construction cost of an average new home into these stages. Custom homes shift the mix, usually toward exterior and interior finishes, but the categories are the same.
Source: National Association of Home Builders, Cost of Constructing a Home, 2024. Averages for new single-family homes nationwide; land is not included.
| Stage | Share |
|---|---|
| Interior finishes | 24.1% |
| Major systems rough-ins (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) | 19.2% |
| Framing | 16.6% |
| Exterior finishes | 13.4% |
| Foundations | 10.5% |
| Site work | 7.6% |
| Final steps (landscaping, driveway, cleanup) | 6.5% |
| Other | 2.1% |
Costs beyond the house itself
Budget for these early. They vary more from lot to lot than most buyers expect.
Land
In NAHB's 2024 survey, the finished lot averaged about 14% of a new home's sales price nationally. Wooded acreage, water views and established neighborhoods cost more.
Utilities
A lot with public sewer and water needs tap-ins. A rural lot may need a well and a septic system, which requires approval from the county health department.
Permits and approvals
Expect zoning approval from the township, city or village, a county or city building permit, and in Mahoning County, flood plain approval. Permit fees are based on construction cost.
Site preparation
Tree clearing, grading, drainage and long driveways add cost before the foundation is poured.
Financing
Construction-to-permanent loans charge interest on what's been drawn during the build. Your lender will explain rates, draws and down payment requirements.
Finishing touches
Window treatments, landscaping beyond the basics, and furnishings are often left out of early budgets.
Questions about cost
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