The Cost to Build a House in Los Angeles | Rick B Albert

Based on my most popular article to date, here is a breakdown of building a home with some updated numbers. Of course, labor and materials are changing day by day, so these numbers can and will fluctuate.
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[@Johnathan_Santos]

Thank you for this video. Loved the information

[@RickBAlbert]

Thank you for watching! I hope you found it helpful.

[@jhm85]

Rick, I’m an architect in northeast LA, I’ll have to share this with people when they ask why I primarily work on luxury properties. There are a few opportunities on hillside lots but you’re still looking at that $1.2-1.5M threshold.

[@RickBAlbert]

I agree. I was being conservative. Thanks for watching!

[@sketchyou8493]

Thank you so much

[@RickBAlbert]

Of course! Thank you for watching!

[@TomasRisk]

thank you

[@RickBAlbert]

Of course! Thank you for watching.

[@cjplay2]

I'm looking out on the 14 corridor and land out there is better but then utility hookup costs more. With at least a couple neighborhoods with dry wells, even that's not a solution.

[@RickBAlbert]

I agree. Unfortunately utility costs can be expensive. Solar can only go so far (for now) and then do septic and propane tanks, but that isn't for everyone.

[@salis5941]

How bout just a 1000’sq foot house no Pool no solar??? Everybody goes right to luxury we’re just looking for affordability 1 - 2 bed 1 bath

[@RickBAlbert]

But that's the problem. Now you have to have solar regardless of the size of the home. The cost of a sewer line for a 1,000 square foot home is the same as a 4,000 square foot home. Plus on a practical basis the largest demographic of buyers right now are millennials. As they start families, the 2 bed homes are no longer practical. Really they need 3-4 bedrooms. I do agree with you, there is a segment of the population who wants an affordable starter home.

[@Paxman071]

maybe i missed if you said it but are the building costs including all your hard/landscaping or just structure?

[@RickBAlbert]

Good question! Typically this pricing would include some basic landscaping. It just depends on what you plan on doing.

[@Ndezfoli]

I see a lot of land in the price of 100,000's all around the woodland hills, sherman oaks, hollywood hills that say that have all of the permits ready and everything. How much per square feet would it be to build a decent home there?

[@RickBAlbert]

Those are mostly hillside and it completely varies. It is going to be much more expensive because you need to make sure the home can be built into the hillside. It could easily be 3x the amount.

[@atrix5144]

Will the price per square foot drop in 2023? And if so how much percent it will either go up or go down

[@RickBAlbert]

That's a great question. Right now Builders are reporting a decline in the cost of building materials. But that doesn't exclude the cost of labor. With talks of recessions, it may result in lower labor costs as there will be a need for work.

[@davidthomas8113]

Small lot subdivisions only make sense to lower land cost

[@RickBAlbert]

I agree, plus it can be an "affordable" housing option in comparison to other new construction in the same neighborhood. There is a bigger buyer pool when the resale price is less and there is demand for new construction.

[@joseartiaga3048]

What’s the average cost of adding electrical and sewer in la county

[@RickBAlbert]

That totally varies depending on the area. Sewer lines can be $10K-$20K and electrical depends on the size of the house.

[@ralphramirez1979]

I built a home 15yr ago. The general lied and lied and lied. With is fee mark ups up sell and lies. The price was way over is original price. Almost lost the home. Don't trust the generals all rip offs. Then your house get re assessed. Be prepared to spend twice as much. Good rule of thumb.

[@RickBAlbert]

I'm so sorry to read! It is tough to find decent contractors. Plus with rising prices of materials, it can be difficult to price out a job.

[@jumor6564]

If I am spending mor than 1 million dollar to build the house, and if I sell it they won't pay no more than 650,000 for it, then what's the point of building houses now a day?

[@RickBAlbert]

That's exactly the point. In certain neighborhoods, the numbers don't make sense to build unfortunately.

[@MikeJohn-tb1yp]

I just want 1000sq/ft house on 2000 sq/ft lot.

[@RickBAlbert]

That is fairly small for most of LA but there are pockets. Feel free to contact me through rickalbertonline.com and we can set up time to chat. Thanks for the comment!

[@allermenchenaufder]

😮😮 Not good for society.

[@RickBAlbert]

I agree. Creating a lower cost to build allows more first time home buyers to enter the market.

[@maxgodpill]

Good stuff! 🦾 What about building in Hollywood Hills / Birds Street luxury home with a 45 degree gradient / slope? Let’s say we need 60-100 caissons going 50-60 feet deep, 1 acre land (bought for 3M) and 12000 sqft living space, 60 foot infinity pool, massive driveway to park 10-12 cars, deck around 7000sqft, top on the line amenities, flooring and materials, and tennis court built on the leveled slope? What’s the total cost and also average cost per caisson? I’m thinking 8-10M (3M land + 5-7M construction), I’ve heard 20-30K per caisson cost with a good GC, thoughts?