This is a great question! It can be a unique place to build depending on your lot, location, type of home you want and the utilities available. In the Smoky Mountains you can have a mix of wells, septic, city water and sewage. Sometimes in the neighborhood to your right or left you can have all 4! Each lot is very unique! If you have a critical slope on your land, you will be looking at a more expensive foundation and professional inspection costs. You also need to take into consideration your land clearing costs in removing trees, putting in driveways and planning for septic fields or build times based on more challenging locations. Other factors that can affect the price of your home are the finished exterior materials like brick versus vinyl siding. Brick is a great investment but can cost much more money in material and labor on the front end. You will enjoy better utility bills over the long haul and increased or sustained value in your home with brick. Alternately, Hardie® board is a common material in the mountains and is a fiber-concrete board that stands up to tough weather and is installed in a fraction of the time as brick. Additionally you can paint Hardy board to your desired color. Vinyl is the most cost effective material to use, but some upscale subdivisions will not allow much or any vinyl siding so be sure to pay attention to HOA rules when you purchase your land. When looking at costs on the inside it is wise to think about what you'd like for flooring, counter tops, type of cabinets and appliance packages you would want. Luxury items like granite, custom cabinets and upscale tile or hardwood can dramatically increase your homes budget but do overall increase the value of your home. Another area that can get pricey is a custom shower. Many homes are putting in custom trendy master showers and tubs which can be a beautiful asset to your home and life. Keeping in mind these bathrooms can cost 80% more than a typically fiberglass tub and vanity. As you prepare your budget make sure you plan ahead for your dream bathroom. In the Smoky Mountain area most homes are being build for between $200-$250 a square foot. You will not know your exact home cost until you have the land, blueprint, square footage and finishes desired ready to hand to Acorn Home Builders. We will then take that information and give you a complimentary customize ball park bid. When you are ready to move forward, we will meet to discuss every detail of your home and prepare a finalized turn-key contract price with itemized portions of your build and an explanation of the building process. Your final cost may depend on things like what you want, when you want it and what the bank loan will allow if you decide to finance your build. Your build will then be paid out in draw stages based on completion of key phases of the build per your chosen financial institution. If you choose to finance the build yourself, a draw schedule will be followed that was decided on by both the builder and the customer during the contract phase. We hope this clears up some complication with the question, how much does it cost to build...But for more information, please feel free to reach out to use for a free quote on your custom home build in the Smoky Mountains!

You can email Acorn Home Builders your desired plan, exterior finishes and even sketches of what you want your finished home to look like. You can work with an experienced Acorn Homes designer to choose your final materials and colors, as much or as little as desired. With over a decade of experience, we can help you find the look and feel you're dreaming of!

We are a custom home builder on your purchased lot in the Smoky Mountain Area. We can recommend real state agents we've worked with or areas of our East TN area that matches what you are looking for. We do not carry an inventory of available lots, so you will need to have a plan in place to purchase your own lot or come ready with one to build on. We are happy to help guide you and encourage you on your way to your new custom home in the Smoky Mountains.

Plan to have a home in construction from the time you start your loan process to completion of the home around 12-14 months. Build time can vary depending on weather, crew availability and supply chain availability. The bank loan process can take anywhere from 3-8 weeks.

We build to plan, so feel free to bring your own blueprint with you. If you are having a hard time deciding, we can advise you on the best plan to fit your site for both the cost and time involved. If you want an economical plan that maximizes square footage and rooms but its cost effective, we have a ready to go spec house plan we can show you to customize between 2-5 bedrooms that includes a sunroom, living room, dining room and spacious laundry room. Our spec plan can be customized to 2-4 car garages and comes with a generous master bedroom, bathroom and closet.

Acorn Homes will give our customers an allowance at the beginning of the build so you know what to expect! If you find something you love that costs a little more than your allowance, you can pay the difference to get what you like! We have a large assortment of styles to choose from for flooring, cabinets, tile, fixtures and appliances. Being a turn-key builder, your cost is fixed for the alotted amounts inside the contract so you can budget appropriately.