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Garage-Living Plan 30040
sq ft
746beds
2baths
1bays
2width
29'depth
27'
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Quick Specs
746 Total Living Area746 Upper Level
2 Bedrooms, 1 Full Baths
2 Car Garage
28'4 W x 26'4 D
Quick Pricing
PDF File: $550.001 Set: $350.00
5 Sets: $450.00
5 Sets plus PDF File: $650.00
8 Sets: $550.00
CAD File: $900.00
Plan Pricing from $550.00
Plan Pricing
Plans are not to be sold in New Jersey or Maryland.
Available Foundation Types:
Available Exterior Wall Types:
Prices subject to approval prior to fulfillment.Specifications
| Total Living Area: | 746 sq ft |
| Upper Living Area: | 746 sq ft |
| Garage Area: | 746 sq ft |
| Garage Type: | Drive Under |
| Garage Bays: | 2 |
| Foundation Types: | Stem Wall Slab |
| Exterior Walls: | 2x6 |
| House Width: | 28'4 |
| House Depth: | 26'4 |
| Number of Stories: | 2 |
| Bedrooms: | 2 |
| Full Baths: | 1 |
| Primary Roof Pitch: | 4:12 |
| Roof Framing: | Truss |
| Main Ceiling Height: | 8'0 |
| Upper Ceiling Height: | 8'0 |
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Plan Description
Best-Selling Garage Apartment Plan 30040 with 2 Bedrooms, 746 Sq Ft and 2-Car Garage
One of our best-selling Garage Apartment designs, Plan 30040 combines an affordable rectangular footprint with a surprisingly versatile 2-bedroom apartment above a 2-car garage. The ground floor provides 746 square feet of garage space, while the upper level offers 746 square feet of living space with 2 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, a kitchen, and comfortable gathering areas. Measuring just 28 feet 4 inches wide by 26 feet 4 inches deep, this popular Carriage House Plan is an efficient solution for adding both parking and independent living space to your property.Classic Carriage House character gives Plan 30040 an appealing residential appearance rather than making it look like a basic detached garage. Vertical wood siding adds traditional charm, while window boxes provide an easy opportunity for flowers and seasonal color. Its straightforward rooflines and compact proportions help create an attractive structure suited to many architectural settings.
The ground level is dedicated to two garage bays, providing protected parking for vehicles while maintaining a compact footprint. Depending on how the garage is used, the space can also accommodate bicycles, lawn equipment, recreational gear, tools, and household storage. For homeowners who already have a primary residence, this design can add valuable garage capacity without sacrificing the opportunity for separate accommodations above.
Upstairs, the 746-square-foot apartment makes efficient use of every available foot. Two bedrooms distinguish Plan 30040 from smaller studio and one-bedroom garage apartments, creating flexibility for family members, guests, roommates, or a combination of sleeping and home-office space.
A full bathroom serves the upper level, while the kitchen and living areas provide the essentials needed for comfortable independent living. The efficient arrangement makes this apartment practical for extended stays rather than limiting it to occasional overnight guests.
As a guest house, Plan 30040 gives visitors their own private accommodations while keeping them close to the main residence. It can also be an excellent option for multigenerational households, providing space for adult children, parents, or extended family while maintaining greater independence and privacy.
The plan can also appeal to homeowners exploring an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), backyard home, or potential rental arrangement where permitted by local zoning and building regulations. Its two-bedroom configuration provides useful flexibility for long-term living, but homeowners should verify local ADU and rental requirements before building.
One of this design's biggest advantages is construction efficiency. The simple 28-foot-4-inch by 26-foot-4-inch rectangular footprint avoids unnecessary complexity while stacking the living space directly above the garage. That efficient geometry helps make Plan 30040 an appealing choice for homeowners seeking an economical Garage Apartment or Carriage House design.
Whether used as a Garage Apartment, Apartment Over Garage, Carriage House, Guest House, ADU, or compact secondary residence, House Plan 30040 combines two valuable functions in one proven design. Its best-selling status, two-bedroom apartment, 2-car garage, compact footprint, and classic appearance make it a practical way to expand the usefulness of your property.
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.
Modifications
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Q & A
Previous Q & A
Q: I live in New Jersey, why can't I purchase these prints?
A: Hello, These plans are not drawn to local building codes and states like New Jersey and Maryland have very strict code requirements. Customers in those states can purchase this plan if they understand that the plans will need to be stamped by a local architect / engineer which we cannot do. Have a Great Day!
Q: For Plan 30040: My building official requires 1/4 scale, does this plan meet that requirement?
A: Yes, it does. Thanks
Q: What kind of insulation is used in the walls of this home?
A: The plan calls for R-21 batt insulation since the walls are 2x6.
Q: For the floor joist can clear span floor truss be used. or is there a required center beam supported with jacks. and foundation what about monolithic slab pours
A: Both options are possible with the proper structural design. If floor trusses are used for a clear span, they will be approximately 25" deep and that will make the overall building about 15" taller than the design currently shows.
Q: What are the floor joist sizes and the roof rafter sizes?
A: Floor Joists are 2x10's at 16 inches o.c. We use manufactured trusses for the roof framing. Thanks!
Q: What is the max height?
A: Right at 22 feet from top of slab.
Common Q & A
Q: Can I make modifications to this plan?
A: Yes you can! Please click the "Modifications" tab above to get more information.
Q: What is the estimated price to build this plan?
A: The national average for a house is running right at $125.00 per SF. You can get more detailed information by clicking the Cost-To-Build tab above. Sorry, but we cannot give cost estimates for garage, multifamily or project plans.
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