Cape Cod Collection
Discover timeless Cape Cod house plans that blend historic New England charm with modern living. These beloved 1.5-story homes, first built by colonial settlers in the 1600s, feature signature steep-pitched roofs with side gables, central chimneys, and symmetrical facades defined by multi-pane double-hung windows with shutters.
Originally designed to withstand harsh coastal winters, Cape Cod floor plans typically range from 1,500 to 2,500 square feet. The classic layout places a welcoming center-hall entry flanked by formal living spaces, with the heart of the home—the kitchen and family room—spanning the back. The upper half-story accommodates 2-3 bedrooms tucked under the roof's distinctive dormers, which provide natural light and expanded living space.
Today's Cape Cod home designs maintain their characteristic exterior while incorporating contemporary features like open-concept living areas, first-floor primary suites, and mudroom entries. Popular updates include expanded kitchens with islands, vaulted ceilings, and dedicated home offices, while still preserving the style's cozy, cottage-like appeal.
Ideal for narrow lots and suburban settings, Cape Cod houses offer remarkable versatility. Their efficient footprint and simple rectangular shape make them more affordable to build, while decorative elements like cedar shingles, white trim, and shuttered windows create undeniable curb appeal. Inside, features like built-in window seats, fireplace mantels, and beadboard wainscoting contribute to their warm, lived-in character.
Whether you're seeking a charming starter home, downsizing to a manageable footprint, or building a vacation retreat, Cape Cod house plans deliver enduring style with practical livability. Their balanced proportions, protected entries, and weather-resistant design continue to resonate with homeowners who appreciate traditional architecture adapted for modern family life.
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All of our floor plans are designed in-house and come with various options to make your dream home custom to you.
House Plan Modifications
Since we design all of our plans, modifying a plan to fit your need could not be easier. Click on the plan, then under the image, you'll find a button to get a 100% free quote on all plan alteration requests. Our plans are all available with a variety of stock customization options.
Exterior Wall Construction Choices
Most of our stock plans come as 2x4 exterior wall construction by default. We do provide options to change the exterior wall type. Those options include 2x6 exterior walls, Post Frame Construction, CMU Block Construction, etc.
Foundation Types
When de signing our house plans, a default foundation is set for a given plan. If possible, we include options to change the foundation type to better match your construction needs. For instance, if the default foundation is an unfinished basement, you'll have the option to change the foundation type to a walkout foundation, crawlspace, or slab foundation.
Please note: Some of our plans are designed with special foundation needs, such as post and pier for waterfront properties. These plans may not allow an option to choose another foundation type. If you find yourself in need of an alternate foundation and aren't given the choice, please fill out the alteration request on the plan page.
Right Reading Reverse
One of our more popular options is reversing the plan. Ordering the reverse option will not only flip the plan on the sets for you, it will also correct the text to make the plan read correctly while reversed.
CAD Files
All of our plans are offered as digital PDF downloads. If you want to make changes to the plan yourself, there is an add-on option that will give you the CAD files. Our CAD files are exported in AutoCAD format. You must have software capable of opening CAD files to use them. This option is great if you are in the business of home building and need to make slight changes to the plans per lot.
Cost to Build Report
All of our house plans come with a 100% free cost-to-build report. Just find the orange section on the plan page, type in your zip code, and choose your finish quality level. Note that this tool is for estimation purposes only and should not be used in any other way.
Garage Choices
We have multiple options for any desired garage location or type. We offer plans with detached garages, courtyard garages, side-load garages, front load, and rear load garages.
License Types
We offer 2 types of licenses for your house plan. A single-use license means that the plan can be built only once by the person who purchases the plan. An unlimited-build license is meant for pro builders that are planning to build the plan multiple times.
Best Price Guarantee
You may find our plans on other vendors’ websites. Since we design all of our plans we can offer a true price match guarantee. If you find another site selling our plans for cheaper than we are, we will match it.