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Below are the base prices for our various models along with home construction, features and finishes included. When you are shopping around, be sure to compare construction techniques and all items included in the base price.

Next is a list of available options along with estimated costs. If you don't see an option you want, be sure to ask if it is available. Also shown are credits for items removed from a house plan.

Finally, is a list of city and county fees for permits, tests, surveys, etc. These fees are not required on every project, this list is provided so you are aware of possible additional costs.

For information on floor plans, available options, or city and county fees required to develop your property, email us, call (305) 872-9520, or stop by the office on the corner of Key Deer Blvd. and Pond Lane, Big Pine Key.

 
Base Prices of Homes
Ranch Models
Model Name Bedrooms
& Baths
Dimensions Sq. Ft. Covered Porch
Included in Base Price
Base Price
Cameron3 / 226' x 50'1,197No Porch$174,588
Crestview3 / 224' x 44'1,056No Porch$157,131
Crystal Bay3 / 224' x 52'1,1784' x 12' Covered Porch$171,230
Cypress2 / 1 +
Office/Den
24' x 46'1,110No Porch$163,984
Carolina3 / 227' x 48'1,2568' x 24' Covered Porch$190,444
Cedar Key3 / 224' x 52'1,266No Porch$180,104
Cirrus3 / 227' x 50'1,3068' x 24' Covered Porch$192,115
Coconut Cove3 / 226' x 56'1,314Two 6' x 12'
Covered Porches
$185,398
Corpus Cristi3 / 226' x 54'1,411No Porch$188,404
Cape Coral3 / 226' x 56'1,451No Porch$190,179
Captiva3 / 226' x 56'1,4566' x 18' Covered Porch$205,467
Cocoa Beach4 / 227' x 56'1,462No Porch$194,065
Cave Springs3 / 226' x 56'1,471No Porch$191,461
Coral Springs3 / 2  28' x 56'
+12' x 18'
1,7846' x 12' Covered Porch$229,402
Melbourne2 / 224' x 40'960No Porch$153,136
Key West3 / 224' x 44'1,0568' x 24' Covered Porch$175,721
Keys 4A2 / 224' x 42'1,00810' x 24' Covered Porch$170,003
Keys 42 / 224' x 42'1,0088' x 24' Covered Porch$166,366
Keys 2 2 / 224' x 38'9128' x 24' Covered Porch$161,425
Bay Point3 / 2  26' x 54'
+24' x 26'
2,02810' x 26' Covered Porch$330,750

Cape Models
Model Name Bedrooms
&Baths
Dimensions Sq. Ft. Covered Porch
Included in Base Price
Base Price
Coldwater3 / 2.526' x 42'1,9786' x 42' Covered Porch$310,365
Citrus Springs3 / 2.527' x 46'2,1906' x 46' Covered Porch$320,940

2 Story Models
Model Name Bedrooms
&Baths
Dimensions Sq. Ft. Covered Porch
Included in Base Price
Base Price
Cancun3 / 2.520' x 36'1,4408' x 20' Covered Porch$263,012
Coppitt Key3 / 2.520' x 38'1,4824' x 10' Covered Porch$248,851
Crescent Beach3 / 227' x 36'1,6408' x 27'-4" Covered Porch$290,492
Carrabelle3 / 2.526' x 38'1,6446' x 26' Covered Porch$271,294
Crown Coast3 / 2.524' x 40'1,7668' x 24' Covered Porch$304,164
Callahan3 / 2.527' x 34'1,8586' x 34' Covered Porch$299,168
Charlotte Harbor4 / 324' x 40'1,9208' x 34' Covered Porch$286,015
Content Key4 / 2.527' x 38'2,1026' x 38' Covered Porch$307,455
Cape Romano4 / 2.526' x 50'2,491Three 6' x 12'
Covered Porches
6' x 20' and 6' x 10'
Covered Porches
$317,547
 
Items included in Base Price
Don't substitute the quality of your home for price! Our prices may be higher than other area home builders, but we try to provide a turn-key home, including everything needed to meet or exceed the minimum required by county or city building code.

Monroe County, City of Marathon or City of Key West Fees:
  • Department of Health (DOH) Application Fee
  • Building Department Application Fee
  • Building Department Permit Fee
  • "Remove and Replace" Impact Fee
Base Prices Include:
  • 8 ft. x 16" x 16" Solid Poured Concrete Columns with Four #6 Reinforced Steel Rods
  • Marine Grade Stainless Steel Anchor Plates (View Sample of Anchor Straps)
  • Triple 2" x 12" Pressure Treated Rim Joists
  • 2" x 10" Pressure Treated Floor Joists Nailed 16" On-Center
  • ¾" Plywood Subfloor Nailed 16" On-Center
  • 2" x 6" Exterior Wall Construction Nailed 16" On-Center
  • ½" Plywood (Not OSB, Oriented Strand Board) Sheathing and Vapor Barrier on Exterior Walls
  • ½" Finished and Painted Drywall
  • 2" x 4" Interior Walls Nailed 16" On-Center
  • Owens Corning® R19 Fiberglass Insulation in Exterior Walls
  • 30 lb. Felt Paper and Certainteed® Architectural Shingles with 30 Year Warranty
  • Owens Corning® R30 Fiberglass Insulation in Roof
  • Engineered Vaulted Truss System with 5/8" Plywood Sheathing (Not OSB, Oriented Strand Board)
  • 4 ft. Wide Landing and Staircase of Inland Red Cedar, Resists Termites and Warping
  • Finished Drywall, Carpentry, Plumbing and Electric
  • Vaulted Ceilings Throughout on Most Models
  • Pre-Finished White Fascia and Soffit
  • 155 mph Wind Loads per County and City Building Code
  • 3 ft. Concrete Cantilever and 3.0 Ton Air Conditioner
  • Carpet and Vinyl Flooring
  • 30" Electric Glass-Top Range with Energy Saver Range Hood
  • 18 Cubic Foot Refrigerator with Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • White Glass Sliding Door, Windows and Trim According to House Plan
  • Alcoa® Maintenance Free 4.5" Dutch Lap Vinyl Siding, 190 mph Wind Resistant
    (View Vinyl Siding Sample)
  • Merillat® Spring Valley Maple or Oak Cabinets in Kitchen and Baths, Including 5 Year Warranty
  • WilsonArt® Solid Surface Countertops in Kitchen and Baths
    (View Solid Surface Countertops Samples)
  • Moen® Monticello Satin Nickel Faucets and Bath Accessories
  • Marble Windowsills
  • Crane
Items Required By County or City Building Departments:
 
Options
Interior Options Cost
Plan Change$600
Additonal Ceiling Fan Rough-In$70 Each
Additonal TV/Cable Rough-In$63 Each
Additional Recessed Light Fixture$113 Each
Reverse the Hand of the House$700
Increase Square Footage of Home$60 to $85 / Sq. Ft.
Pan & Tray Ceiling$1.45 / Sq. Ft.
Window Seat$1,113
Add ¾" Plywood Sub-Floor, Necessary for Ceramic Tile Flooring$1.97 / Sq. Ft.
Upgrade Kitchen or Bath Cabinets, Based on Size of Kitchen/Bath, Cabinet Series and Cabinet StyleBased on Selection
Breakfast Bar or Island Bar in Kitchen, Based on Cabinet Series and Cabinet StyleBased on Selection
Country Kitchen Based on Cabinet Series and Cabinet StyleBased on Selection
Granite or Quartz Countertops in Kitchen or Baths
(View Granite and Quartz Countertops Samples)
Based on Selection
Garden Tub or Spa Tub$1,750 & Up
Custom Tile Shower$3.50 to $5.80 / Sq. Ft.
Exterior Options Cost
Additional 4' Wide Cedar Staircase$2,875
Additional 8' Column$965 Each
Add 1' to Column Height$98 Each
4' Concrete Cantilever$425
6' Concrete Cantilever$550
Wood Decks, Pressure Treated 5/4" Decking with White Aluminum Railing$34 / Sq. Ft.
4" Concrete Slab, Including Permit and Termite Treatment and Up to 10 Yards of Fill$7.20 / Sq. Ft.
288 Sq. Ft. Room Enclosure Under House, Including Concrete Slab, 3 Windows, Vents, Entrance Door, Engineered Plans, and Permit$9,500
Shed Roof (on Deck or Porch), Including Certainteed® Architectural Shingles and Finished Underside$38 / Sq. Ft.
Gable Roof (on Deck or Porch), Including Certainteed® Architectural Shingles and Finished Underside$42 / Sq. Ft.
175 mph Wind Load$4.13 / Sq. Ft.
6/12 Roof Pitch$3,840
Hip Roof$3,360
Metal Roof (Does Not Include Credit to Omit Shingles)$6 to $8 / Sq. Ft.
James Hardie® Fiber-Cement Siding Installed and Painted$6.75 to $7.75 / Sq. Ft.
Window and Door Options Cost
Additional Windows and Doors (Plus cost of hurricane panels or shutters):
  • 2030
  • 3030
  • 3050
  • Double 3050
  • Double 3030
  • 6' Glass Sliding Door (Double Paned)
  • 6' French Doors
  • Fiberglass Entry Door

$299
$347
$420
$701
$861
$1,080
$2,505 / Set
$455
Upgrade to Impact Windows and Doors:
  • 2030
  • 3030
  • 3050
  • Double 3030
  • Double 3050
  • 6' Glass Sliding Door (Double Paned)
  • 6' French Doors

$262
$350
$514
$715
$1,049
$1,750
$3,510 / Set
Impact Windows and Doors:
  • 2030
  • 3030
  • 3050
  • Double 3030
  • Double 3050
  • 6' Glass Sliding Door (Double Paned)
  • 6' French Doors

$510
$639
$864
$1,298
$1,767
$2,500
$3,559 / Set
Hurricane Panels:
  • 2030
  • 3030
  • 3050
  • Double 3030
  • Double 3050
  • 6' Glass Sliding Door (Double Paned)
  • 6' French Doors
  • Entry Door

$107
$155
$262
$310
$475
$606
$606
$262
Accordion Shutters:
  • 2030
  • 3030
  • 3050
  • Double 3030
  • Double 3050
  • 6' Glass Sliding Door or French Door
  • Entry Door
(View Accordion Shutter Sample)
(View Clear Accordion Shutter Sample)

$305
$402
$658
$804
$1,170
$1,354
$780
Energy Saving & Conservation Items Cost
Solar Water Heater$6,250
Heat Recovery Unit$3,125
2,500 Gallon Cistern with Pumps and Gutters$11,000
Reverse Osmosis Unit$6,500
Credits Credit
30" Electric Glass-Top Range$297
Carpet and Vinyl Flooring$5.25 and Up / Sq. Ft.
Dishwasher$130 to $160
Central Air Conditioning Unit$1,100 to $2,000
18 Cubic Foot Refrigerator with Ice Maker$500
 
Monroe County Fees and Utility Fees
(Approximate Costs That May be Applicable During the Home Building Process
  and are the Property Owner's Responsibility. These fees are not included in pricing.
Fee
Perculation Test$210
Survey with Elevations$425 to $800
Monroe County Impact Fee for Developing a Vacant Lot$1,534
Vegetation Survey$500 to $800
Fill Application and Permit$140
Land Clearing Application and Permit$140
Monroe County Permit Revision Fee$1,000
Harvest Value Mitigation Fee
(Big Pine Key and No Name Key Only
$3,000 to $30,000
Keys Energy Services
  • Meter, Hook-Up and Security Deposit
  • Power Lines Dropped for House Set
  • Power Pole Reroute for House Set

$575
$670 to $1,000
$1,000 to $10,000
Florida Keys Aquaduct Authority (FKAA)
  • Meter, Hook-Up and Security Deposit
  • Tap Fee
  • Deposit
  • Service Charge
  • Front Footage Fee

$2,510
$785
$90
$20
$10 / Linear Foot
Aerobic Sewage Treatment System Operating Fee$150 Annually
Army Corp. of Engineers, Department of Environmental Regulation and/or Department of Natural Resources Permit Fees
  • Glen Boe & Associates Application Preparation
  • ACOE Application
  • ACOE Uniform Mitigation Assessment Method Report
  • DEP Application
  • ACOE/DEP Mitigtion Fees


$2,000 to $5,000
No Charge
$500
$100 to $500
$1,000 to $50,000
Sewage Treatment System, the Type of System is Determined by Property Elevation and by Deparment of Health (DOH).
  • Aerobic Unit Tanks Installed (Bore Holes or Drain Fields will be an Additional Charge, Billed Separately)
  • Performance Based System
Selection of Sewage Treatment Contractor is Property Owner's Responsibility. At Owner's Request Sweetwater Homes will Coordinate with Contactor on Installation of System.


$13,500 and Up

$16,000 to $20,000
Again, these fees are not required on every project, this list is provided so you are aware of possible additional costs.

The above list is not contractual in any way. These costs and fees are provided for information purposes only. All of these costs are subject to change without notice or obligation.
 
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