Comparing the home on 1012 Rhino Bend to 200 Independence Lane shows a classic trade-off between total size and layout. This sold listing provided more square footage across two levels for nearly the same total price as the home for sale. However, 200 Independence Lane offers the ease of a ranch-style home, which often commands a higher price per foot because all the living space is on the main level.

This property is the ‘Birch’ floor plan, which offers a second story and more total living area than the home for sale. While the price per square foot looks lower here, that is typical for larger, multi-story homes which generally cost less to build per foot than a ranch. When you account for the 15% premium usually placed on true one-story living like 200 Independence Lane, the pricing between the two is very consistent.

This sold listing is the smaller ‘Aaron’ floor plan within the same community. While it sold for a lower total price, its cost per square foot was significantly higher than what is being asked for 200 Independence Lane. Since both homes offer the same brand-new finishes and energy-efficient features from the same builder, the home for sale provides more living space at a much more efficient price point.