Same Size. Different Price.
Square footage doesn’t determine the entire cost of a custom home. The choices you make within those square feet do, and we help you spend where it matters most.
Understanding Custom Home Pricing
Two Homes, Same Floor Plan, 3,000 Sq Ft
$700K
to $1.5M+
Every Home Needs the Same Bones
Every custom home needs the same basic systems, whatever it costs. The finished price swings with what you build on top of them.
- Foundation
- Framing
- Plumbing
- Electrical
- HVAC
- Roofing
- Exterior materials
The Biggest Differences Come From
- Floor plan complexity
- Windows and exterior doors
- Cabinetry and countertops
- Flooring, tile and fixtures
- Appliances and custom details
- Outdoor living and landscaping
Spending It Well
Now, or Later?
We help you decide what is worth completing during construction and what can be upgraded later, so your budget works harder for your lifestyle.
Some things are far cheaper to do while the walls are open. Others can wait a few years without costing you more. Knowing which is which is half the value of a builder who tells you plainly.
No Surprises
Site preparation and county permitting fees catch most people off guard. Ours are in the estimate before you sign.
Your contract confirms the scope, pricing, expectations and agreements in writing. If something changes along the way, the change is documented and approved by you.
New construction has moving parts. Weather, inspectors, materials and utilities can affect timing, so we communicate early and keep you informed from start to finish.
Financial Qualification
Start With a Comfortable Range
The first step of every Ironwood build is defining an investment range you are comfortable with and a clear lending path to get there.
Our Preferred Lender
Yvette N. Klinkmann
Area Manager/Senior Loan Officer, Bell Bank Mortgage
NMLS 471722
Questions
Budget Questions
How Much Does a Custom Home Cost in Albuquerque?
It depends far more on choices than on size. Two 3,000 square foot homes with the same floor plan can run from about $700K to more than $1.5M. Floor plan complexity, windows, cabinetry, flooring, appliances and outdoor living make most of the difference.
What Costs Catch People Off Guard?
Site preparation and county-specific permitting fees, most often. Our detailed estimate includes both from the start.
Do I Need to Be Pre-Qualified Before We Meet?
No, but it helps. Financial qualification is the first step of our building journey, and we can introduce you to our preferred lender if you would like to start there.
How Does a Construction Loan Work?
If you use one, it funds the build and then converts into your permanent mortgage with your lender once the home is complete. Our preferred lender can walk you through the details.
More Ways We Help
Everything Your Home Needs, Guided
Custom HomesTruly custom homes for Albuquerque and the communities around it, from a hand-drawn sketch to the final walkthrough.Explore 
BarndominiumsOpen, modern barndominiums on land with room to spare, built with the same care as every Ironwood home.Explore 
Land & Lot EvaluationScott checks utilities, zoning and topography before you commit. Stephanie can help you find and negotiate the land.Explore 
House Plans & DesignStart from one of our house plans, your own sketch or an architect’s drawings. We fit it to your land and budget and guide every selection.Explore
Your Home Should Reflect the Way You Live
Let’s Start With Your Vision
A few quick questions about your land, plans, budget and timeline. We read every answer ourselves before we meet.