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House Plan 24700
sq ft
1312beds
3baths
2bays
2width
50'depth
40'
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Quick Specs
1312 Total Living Area1312 Main Level
3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths
2 Car Garage
50' W x 40' D
Quick Pricing
PDF File: $900.001 Set: $700.00
5 Sets: $800.00
5 Sets plus PDF File: $1,000.00
Plan Pricing from $900.00
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Additional Notes
Related Plan: 20161Plans are not to be sold in New Jersey or Maryland.
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Prices subject to approval prior to fulfillment.Specifications
| Total Living Area: | 1312 sq ft |
| Main Living Area: | 1312 sq ft |
| Unfinished Basement Area: | 1293 sq ft |
| Garage Area: | 459 sq ft |
| Garage Type: | Attached |
| Garage Bays: | 2 |
| Foundation Types: | Basement Crawlspace Slab |
| Exterior Walls: | 2x6 |
| House Width: | 50' |
| House Depth: | 40' |
| Number of Stories: | 1 |
| Bedrooms: | 3 |
| Full Baths: | 2 |
| Max Ridge Height: | 17'6 from Front Door Floor Level |
| Primary Roof Pitch: | 6:12 |
| Roof Load: | 30 psf |
| Roof Framing: | Truss |
| Porch: | 84 sq ft |
| Deck: | 185 sq ft |
| FirePlace: | Yes |
| 1st Floor Master: | Yes |
| Main Ceiling Height: | 8' |
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Plan Description
Garlinghouse Collection Affordable Ranch House Plan 24700 with 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths and Front-Load 2-Car Garage
From the historic Garlinghouse Collection, affordable ranch house plan 24700 is a timeless classic that demonstrates why thoughtfully designed homes continue to stand the test of time. For more than 100 years, Garlinghouse has been creating practical, family-friendly homes that have become staples of American neighborhoods, and this enduring ranch is no exception. Offering efficient single-level living with 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and a front-load 2-car garage, this well-planned home provides exceptional value for first-time homeowners, growing families, empty nesters, or anyone seeking comfortable living with economical construction.The exterior showcases the timeless appeal of traditional American ranch architecture with balanced rooflines, an inviting covered front porch, decorative window detailing, and a striking Palladian-style window that fills the interior with natural light. Its classic proportions and understated elegance give the home lasting curb appeal that feels just as relevant today as when this design first became a Garlinghouse favorite.
Inside, the thoughtfully arranged floor plan reflects the practical design principles that have made Garlinghouse homes so popular for generations. Decorative ceiling treatments add architectural character throughout the main living areas while creating a greater sense of openness and visual interest. The spacious living room serves as the heart of the home, offering abundant natural light and comfortable gathering space for everyday family living or entertaining friends.
The adjoining dining area and kitchen create an efficient layout that keeps everyone connected throughout the day. The kitchen provides generous cabinetry, practical countertop workspace, and convenient access to the rear porch or optional deck, making outdoor dining, grilling, and entertaining simple and enjoyable. Its efficient design maximizes functionality while minimizing wasted space, a hallmark of timeless ranch architecture.
The private owner's suite is thoughtfully positioned away from the secondary bedrooms to create a peaceful retreat. Decorative ceiling details add elegance to the spacious bedroom, while the private ensuite bathroom and generous closet space provide comfort and convenience for everyday living.
Bedrooms two and three are comfortably sized and share a centrally located full bathroom, making the layout ideal for children, guests, or a dedicated home office. Large closets throughout the home provide exceptional storage, ensuring every square foot works efficiently to support an organized lifestyle.
The oversized front-load 2-car garage offers secure parking while providing valuable space for lawn equipment, bicycles, workshop projects, and seasonal storage. Conveniently located near the laundry and kitchen, the garage simplifies daily routines and enhances the home's overall functionality.
House plan 24700 is available with basement, crawlspace, or slab foundation options, allowing homeowners to tailor the design to a variety of homesites and regional building preferences. Its economical footprint and efficient layout help keep construction costs manageable while delivering the comfort and livability expected from a much larger home.
As one of the enduring designs in the Garlinghouse Collection, house plan 24700 represents the timeless principles of American residential architecture. For decades, families have trusted Garlinghouse homes because great floor plans never become outdated. Comfortable, practical, and beautifully balanced, this classic ranch continues to prove that timeless design always has a place in today's neighborhoods.
Better Living by Good Design.
What's Included?
Exterior Elevations Scaled drawings of the front, rear, sides of the home. Information pertaining to the exterior finish materials, roof pitches and exterior height dimensions.
Typical Wall Section This section will address insulation, roof components, and interior and exterior wall finishes. Your plans will be designed with either 2x4 or 2x6 exterior walls, but most professional contractors can easily adapt the plans to the wall thickness you require.
Fireplace Details If the home you have chosen includes a fireplace, the fireplace detail will show typical methods to construct the firebox, hearth and flue chase for masonry units, or a wood frame chase for a zero-clearance unit. Available for most plans.
Foundation Plan These plans will accurately dimension the footprint of your home including load bearing points and beam placement if applicable. The foundation style will vary from plan to plan.
Roof Plan The information necessary to construct the roof will be included with your home plans. Some plans will reference roof trusses, while many others contain schematic framing plans. These framing plans will indicate the lumber sizes necessary for the rafters and ridgeboards based on the designated roof loads.
Typical Cross Section A cut-away cross-section through the entire home shows your building contractor the exact correlation of construction components at all levels of the house. It will help to clarify the load bearing points from the roof all the way down to the basement. Available for most plans.
Detailed Floor Plans The floor plans of your home accurately dimension the positioning of all walls, doors, windows, stairs and permanent fixtures. They will show you the relationship and dimensions of rooms, closets and traffic patterns. The schematic of the electrical layout may be included in the plan.
Stair Details If stairs are an element of the design you have chosen, the plans will show the necessary information to build these, either through a stair cross section, or on the floor plans.
Typical Wall Section This section will address insulation, roof components, and interior and exterior wall finishes. Your plans will be designed with either 2x4 or 2x6 exterior walls, but most professional contractors can easily adapt the plans to the wall thickness you require.
Fireplace Details If the home you have chosen includes a fireplace, the fireplace detail will show typical methods to construct the firebox, hearth and flue chase for masonry units, or a wood frame chase for a zero-clearance unit. Available for most plans.
Foundation Plan These plans will accurately dimension the footprint of your home including load bearing points and beam placement if applicable. The foundation style will vary from plan to plan.
Roof Plan The information necessary to construct the roof will be included with your home plans. Some plans will reference roof trusses, while many others contain schematic framing plans. These framing plans will indicate the lumber sizes necessary for the rafters and ridgeboards based on the designated roof loads.
Typical Cross Section A cut-away cross-section through the entire home shows your building contractor the exact correlation of construction components at all levels of the house. It will help to clarify the load bearing points from the roof all the way down to the basement. Available for most plans.
Detailed Floor Plans The floor plans of your home accurately dimension the positioning of all walls, doors, windows, stairs and permanent fixtures. They will show you the relationship and dimensions of rooms, closets and traffic patterns. The schematic of the electrical layout may be included in the plan.
Stair Details If stairs are an element of the design you have chosen, the plans will show the necessary information to build these, either through a stair cross section, or on the floor plans.
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