A 2,500 sq ft barndominium costs about $200,000 to $300,000 to build at a standard finish, or $80 to $120 per square foot of living space. That is enough house for three or four bedrooms, an office and a large open great room, usually with a three- or four-car garage under the same roof. The plans below start at $849.99 for the PDF plan set.
All eight plans have between 2,400 and 2,479 sq ft of heated space. Stock plans at exactly 2,500 sq ft are scarce, and these are the closest the catalog has. They range from a two-bedroom plan with a shop-sized garage to a four-bedroom two-story with a basement.
How Much Does A 2,500 Sq Ft Barndominium Cost?
These figures come from our barndominium cost guide and cover the heated living space:
| Build Level | Cost Per Sq Ft | 2,500 Sq Ft Total |
|---|---|---|
| Kit materials only | $20–$35 | $50,000–$87,500 |
| Shell, erected | $30–$50 | $75,000–$125,000 |
| Finished, standard | $80–$120 | $200,000–$300,000 |
| Finished, high-end | $150+ | $375,000+ |
Garages and porches are extra. Most plans on this page carry 800 to 1,200 sq ft of attached garage. Unheated space costs far less per foot than finished living area, since it has no drywall, flooring, plumbing fixtures or HVAC, but it still needs slab, framing and roof. Price it as its own line item when you request quotes.
Land, site work and utilities are not included. The cost guide covers what drives each of them.
2,500 Sq Ft Plans And Prices At A Glance
| Plan | Heated Sq Ft | Beds / Baths | Stories | Garage | Plan Price (PDF) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte (SV-5501) | 2,400 | 3 / 2 | 1 | 1,120 sq ft (4-car) | $849.99 |
| Brookvale (PL-61303) | 2,400 | 3 / 2.5* | 1 | 4-car | $849.99 |
| Haven (CDD-4101) | 2,400 | 2 / 2.5 | 1 | 4-car garage / shop | $849.99 |
| Farrell (HPZ-26020) | 2,444 | 3 / 2.5 | 1 | 810 sq ft (2-car) | $1,445 |
| Donna (HPZ-26004) | 2,454 | 3 / 2.5 | 1 | 948 sq ft (3-car) | $1,445 |
| Karen (HPZ-26025) | 2,457 | 4 / 3 | 2 + basement | 1,180 sq ft | $1,445 |
| Gus (RP-10004-G) | 2,475 | 4 / 2 | 1 | None | $849.99 |
| Skipper (PL-64001) | 2,479 | 4 / 2.5 | 1 | 3-car | $849.99 |
*The Brookvale listing gives two bathroom counts. It is covered in the plan notes below.
One-Story 2,500 Sq Ft Barndominium Plans
SV-5501 Charlotte Barndominium House Plan
2,400 heated sq ft · 1,120 sq ft garage (4-car) · 40×60 living space · 3 bed · 2 bath · 1 story
View The Charlotte SV-5501 Plan Details
The Charlotte sits near the top of our partner’s most-popular list, and it is the simplest way to see what a 40×60 shell becomes as a home. All 2,400 sq ft sit in one 40′ × 60′ living block, with a four-car garage attached alongside.
Three bedrooms and two full baths around an open living, dining and kitchen area, plus a mudroom between the garage and the house. The layout is straightforward, which keeps both the plan and the build easy to price.
Start here if you want a proven, uncomplicated three-bedroom plan with serious garage space.
$849.99 for the PDF, or $1,099.99 for five printed sets shipped.
PL-61303 Brookvale Barndominium House Plan
2,400 heated sq ft · 4-car attached garage · wraparound porch · 40×60 living space · 3 bed · 2.5 bath · 1 story
View The Brookvale PL-61303 Plan Details
The Brookvale uses the same 40×60 living block as the Charlotte and spends it differently: a wraparound porch outside, and an office, a fireplace in the family room and a secure closet in the master bedroom inside.
Three bedrooms, an open kitchen, dining and living area, a mudroom, and a utility room in the garage. The four-car garage is attached.
Worth checking before you buy: the listing’s spec line says 2.1 bathrooms and its description says two full bathrooms. The floor plan settles it.
$849.99 for the PDF, or $1,099.99 for five printed sets shipped.
CDD-4101 Haven Barndominium House Plan
2,400 heated sq ft · 4-car garage that doubles as a shop · breezeway · 40×60 living space · 2 bed · 2.5 bath · 1 story
View The Haven CDD-4101 Plan Details
The Haven is the only two-bedroom plan on this page. It puts the square footage into larger rooms and work space rather than more bedrooms, which suits a couple, empty nesters, or anyone who works from home.
Two bedrooms, two full baths and a powder room, a foyer, an office or spare room, a mudroom and a mechanical room. A breezeway connects to a four-car garage sized to work as a shop, and the back opens onto a rear patio.
If you want the garage to be a real work space, compare it with our shop house plans and breezeway house plans.
$849.99 for the PDF, or $1,099.99 for five printed sets shipped.
HPZ-26020 Farrell Farmhouse Plan
2,444 heated sq ft · 810 sq ft garage (2-car) · covered wraparound porch · 3 bed · 2.5 bath · 1 story
View The Farrell HPZ-26020 Plan Details
The Farrell is built around its living room: a 13-foot ceiling over a fireplace centered on the wall, opening into a kitchen with a large island and eating bar. A covered porch runs the width of the house.
Three bedrooms with a Jack and Jill bath between two of them, an office near the entry, a laundry room with direct access to the entry, and hallway storage closets plus a dedicated storage room. The two-car garage has pull-down stairs to attic storage.
It is a farmhouse-style plan rather than a metal-shell barndominium, and it costs more as a plan set than the others here.
$1,445 for the PDF, or $1,695 for five printed sets shipped.
HPZ-26004 Donna Farmhouse Plan
2,454 heated sq ft · 948 sq ft garage (3-car) · front and rear porches · 3 bed · 2.5 bath · 1 story
View The Donna HPZ-26004 Plan Details
The Donna puts a three-car garage on a three-bedroom house and gets the transition between them right. A laundry room with lockers and a workspace sits between the garage entry and the master suite, so the mess stays out of the main living area.
Three bedrooms with a Jack and Jill bath, a private office off the foyer, and an open great room that leads onto an expansive rear porch.
$1,445 for the PDF, or $1,695 for five printed sets shipped.
RP-10004-G Gus Barndominium House Plan
2,475 heated sq ft · no garage · wraparound porch · 4 bed · 2 bath · 1 story
View The Gus RP-10004-G Plan Details
The Gus shares its plan number with the Randall, a three-bedroom plan on our 2,000 sq ft page, and scales the idea up to four bedrooms. Like the Randall, it has no garage and puts a wraparound porch around the house instead.
Four bedrooms and two full baths on one level, around an open-concept living, kitchen and dining area.
No garage keeps the build cost down. Budget for a detached garage or shop if you need covered parking.
$849.99 for the PDF, or $1,099.99 for five printed sets shipped.
PL-64001 Skipper Barndominium House Plan
2,479 heated sq ft · 3-car attached garage · front porch and patio · 42×59 living space · 4 bed · 2.5 bath · 1 story · slab or crawlspace
View The Skipper PL-64001 Plan Details
The Skipper is the largest plan on this page and the most complete family layout: four bedrooms plus an office and a media room, all on one floor.
Two full baths and a half bath, a fireplace in the open living area, a mudroom, a utility room and a mechanical room. Both slab and crawlspace foundations are available, which matters if you are building somewhere a slab is not the norm.
Start here if you need four bedrooms and still want a room for movies or a home office.
$849.99 for the PDF, or $1,099.99 for five printed sets shipped.
Two-Story 2,500 Sq Ft Barndominium Plan
HPZ-26025 Karen Barndominium House Plan
2,457 heated sq ft · 1,180 sq ft garage · basement · wraparound porch · 4 bed · 3 bath · 2 stories
View The Karen HPZ-26025 Plan Details
The Karen is the only two-story plan here, and the only one with a basement. Stacking three bedrooms upstairs leaves the main floor for the master suite, the great room and an office that can serve as a fifth bedroom.
The master suite has a walk-in closet, and the great room has a wood-burning fireplace. There is also a loft, a mudroom and a laundry room, plus an unfinished basement for storage, hobbies or later finishing.
A smaller slab and roof than a one-story of the same size, plus basement space on top, makes it the most house per square foot of footprint on this page.
$1,445 for the PDF, or $1,695 for five printed sets shipped.
What Size Building Is 2,500 Sq Ft?
A 50×50 is exactly 2,500 sq ft, and our 50×50 barndominium guide covers kits and costs for that square shell. A 40×60, the most popular barndominium shell, is 2,400 sq ft, and three of the plans above (the Charlotte, Brookvale and Haven) are drawn on a 40×60 living space. See 40×60 barndominium kits, floor plans and prices for more at that size. Other footprints near this size:
| Footprint | Sq Ft |
|---|---|
| 50×50 | 2,500 |
| 40×60 | 2,400 |
| 42×60 | 2,520 |
| 45×55 | 2,475 |
| 40×64 | 2,560 |
Overall plan dimensions are usually larger than the living space, because they include the garage and porches. Compare heated square feet between plans, and read the footprint as a guide to slab and roof cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a 2,500 sq ft barndominium cost?
Built to a standard finish, a 2,500 sq ft barndominium costs about $200,000 to $300,000, or $80 to $120 per square foot of living space. A shell erected on your slab runs $75,000 to $125,000, and a high-end finish starts around $375,000. Land, site work and any attached garage come on top of that.
How much do 2,500 sq ft barndominium plans cost?
Five of the eight plans on this page are $849.99 for a PDF you can print for a single build, or $1,099.99 for five printed sets shipped. The Farrell, Donna and Karen are $1,445 for the PDF or $1,695 printed. Modifications to any stock plan start at $400.
What size building is 2,500 sq ft?
A 50×50 building is exactly 2,500 sq ft. A 40×60, the most common barndominium shell, is 2,400 sq ft, and 42×60 is 2,520. Plans usually show a larger overall footprint because the figure includes the garage and porches.
How many bedrooms fit in a 2,500 sq ft barndominium?
Three or four, with room left for an office. The Skipper fits four bedrooms, an office and a media room on one floor, and the Karen fits four bedrooms with an office that can become a fifth. The Haven goes the other way, with two bedrooms and a shop-sized garage.
Is 2,500 sq ft big enough for a family?
Yes, for most families of four or five. Barndominium layouts are open and waste little space on hallways, so 2,500 sq ft usually lives larger than the same size of traditional house. For more bedrooms or a guest wing, look at 3,000 sq ft barndominium plans.
Is a one-story or two-story 2,500 sq ft barndominium cheaper to build?
Per square foot of living space, a two-story is usually cheaper, because it needs a smaller slab and a smaller roof, the two biggest pieces of the shell. A one-story avoids stairs and is easier to live in as you get older. Seven of the eight plans here are one story.
