{"id":32869,"date":"2024-12-30T04:00:28","date_gmt":"2024-12-30T12:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=32869"},"modified":"2026-04-09T06:43:54","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T13:43:54","slug":"buyer-average-cost-to-build-a-house-in-michigan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/buyer-average-cost-to-build-a-house-in-michigan\/","title":{"rendered":"Here\u2019s the Average Cost to Build a House in Beautiful Michigan"},"content":{"rendered":"

For buyers in Michigan who can\u2019t seem to find the right home, building is certainly one path to homeownership. As the hot seller\u2019s market<\/a> has cooled, top HomeLight agents<\/a> agree that inventory is rising.<\/p>\n

But, according to Bethany Brokaw<\/a> \u2014 a real estate agent selling homes in Genesee County<\/a> for 13 years \u2014 the average cost to build a house in Michigan \u201cwould be deemed quite expensive right now, especially compared to three years ago.\u201d<\/p>\n

Brokaw says that, on the low end, buyers can expect to pay $150 per square foot to build a house<\/a><\/strong>, \u201cand I\u2019m talking no basement, very small lot, and builder-grade finishes,\u201d she explains.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd your higher end can be anywhere between $300 to $700 per square foot<\/strong>, depending on your location, if you have a water view, how large your lot is, and which finishes you choose.\u201d<\/p>\n

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On average, though, to build a home in Michigan with desirable finishes like granite countertops, hardwood floors<\/a>, and other basic upgrades<\/a>, \u201cbuyers are definitely looking at around $250 per square foot,\u201d says Brokaw.<\/p>\n

To build a 1,500-square-foot home, this clocks out for $375,000. Meanwhile, the median price per square foot<\/a> of existing homes in Genesee County is just $135 per square foot \u2014 or $202,500 for 1,500 square feet.<\/p>\n

When it comes to purchasing a home, there are plenty of reasons buyers might have their eye on a new construction property rather than an existing one.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s an undeniable appeal to being the first to live in a brand-new home. If you\u2019re buying early enough to be involved in the building process<\/a>, you can often make decisions about paint colors<\/a> and upgrading materials to customize your home before moving in.<\/p>\n

Of course, the cost of buying real estate is rarely so cut and dry. It very well may be cheaper to buy<\/a> a house than to build one, but it depends on everything from location to your personal preferences for fit and finish.<\/p>\n

Here is an at-a-glance look at the average costs of each phase of building in Michigan, but we will break it all down next:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Building Phase\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nAverage cost (2025)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Foundation<\/td>\n$9,383<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Framing<\/td>\n$1,409 – $7,666<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Roof<\/td>\n$5,866 – $13,208<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Siding<\/td>\n$5,562 – $17,623<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Appliances<\/td>\n$2,100 – $5,400<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HVAC System<\/td>\n$10,000<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Plumbing System<\/td>\n$2,280 \u2013 $5,120<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Electrical System<\/td>\n$602 – $2,594<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Building Permits<\/td>\n$525 – $3,041<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Finishes and Fixtures<\/td>\n$30,181 to $321,021<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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