Number of bathrooms for a 4 bedroom house

[Bronco1]

If you are thinking from a resale perspective, what kind of price point do you think you might see? It's easy to overbuild and not be able to get your money out of it. One poster suggested 3 1/2 bath (1 for each master, 1 shared by the other two bedrooms and a 1/2 bath or powder room) that can be pretty good. If it's a 2 story, a master w/ on suite bath on each floor, powder room on main and the 3rd by the remaining two bed rooms. Masters on two floors are nice as one can be sort of like in-law quarters.

Also, no offense to the builder but, he/she is out to make a buck. Two masters are fine but, what's your market like? Might be worth while to talk to a real estate agent to see what's in demand and whether your over building for the area.

 

[NormanBuntz]

I've had five custom built houses built over the past 32 years, and from my experience with design and floor plans I think it would be difficult to come up with a four bedroom, four bathroom ranch plan unless you wanted a "square" design. At least then you could have two equal HVAC zones.

 

[Californiabob]

You are appealing only to those in your similar position. Families with 3, 4 or 5
kids will drive by. Families in the Midwest tend to have more kids than in CA so your
plan might appeal to retirees.

if you're going with a ranch make it senior friendly (and note it for when you resell):
pull out drawers, grab bars in the showers and tubs, LOW step count on entering from
garage or front door.

have the largest quartz island in a chef-designed kitchen (44" rule), and more cupboards,
and possible room for a full size freezer AND fridge.

build 9 foot ceilings, real hardwood floors, screened-in porch or 3 season porch, finish
the basement and add full bath, and 3 car garage. don't forget heated floors.

My last house had 2 fireplaces, Ethernet in all rooms, central vac, custom tile kitchen
floor and counters, etc. None of these sold the house. It was the remodel of bathrooms and
kitchen plus new floors everywhere that sold it.

CA is one of the few places where remodels and staging is mandatory.

I have an acquaintance who is a builder and is trying to sell his 20+ year old house
with NO remodeling, no kitchen updates, and dated wallpaper, colors, curtains,
windows, the whole 9 yards. 5000 square feet. no takers or bids in 5 months.
he's in the Midwest. It would take 10K to update this.

bottom line: listening to builders is increasing his margins. try a broker
who is #1 in the area and has enough insight to tell you the trends.

 

[Bud]

Originally Posted By: PimTac
3 ½ baths in total would work well. You will appreciate the powder room for visitors.


+1

 

[philipp10]

I think you may be missing one other somewhat significant point. What happens when you get old and cannot climb stairs. Now your on the main level with no bedroom and a half bath. Time to move at that point. I am in the process of moving and I purposely looked for a bedroom and maun bath on the ground level.

 

[NormanBuntz]

Originally Posted By: philipp10
I think you may be missing one other somewhat significant point. What happens when you get old and cannot climb stairs. Now your on the main level with no bedroom and a half bath. Time to move at that point. I am in the process of moving and I purposely looked for a bedroom and maun bath on the ground level.


OP said he was building a ranch home.

 

[SeaJay]

A bedroom without its own en-suite full bath?, Are you mad, don't be silly man, people may die without this feature in all bedrooms in the house. Unless you are on an austerity budget, the master deserves separate his and her en-suites. Also, a walk-in (two minimum in the master) closet is mandatory - so do not forget to include these.

 

[grampi]

I never understood building a house to make it sellable...how about building to what you want and like?

 

[Mr Nice]

Originally Posted By: grampi
I never understood building a house to make it sellable...how about building to what you want and like?

Yep, build it based on your family's needs. Not what you might think the future owner will want.

 

[KrisZ]

I'm surprised no one mentioned servant quarters yet. Who's going to clean all these bedrooms and bathrooms?

 

[JTK]

Originally Posted By: KrisZ
I'm surprised no one mentioned servant quarters yet. Who's going to clean all these bedrooms and bathrooms?


LOL! No doubt.

I didn't know multiple "master bedrooms" was a thing, but I don't get out much.

FWIW, my home is 2800sq/ft, has 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. One full bath off the master, second full bath outside of the other 3 bedrooms, then a spacious half bath on the first floor.

 

[dishdude]

Build for yourself, not the next owner.

 

[Bronco1]

Originally Posted By: Mr Nice
Originally Posted By: grampi
I never understood building a house to make it sellable...how about building to what you want and like?

Yep, build it based on your family's needs. Not what you might think the future owner will want.


I think it needs to be a combination of both. I've seen lots of custom homes that the original owner built to fit their needs only to have great difficulty in selling it down the line. It isn't just your home, it's possibly your biggest single investment. Building a home you want and like is important but, you will likely want to sell it someday. That being said, I think the previous suggestion of 3 1/2 bath for a 4 bedroom (2 Master) ranch would be great.