Charging by the square foot is a very inaccurate way to price a home.
Costs can vary by area, by design, number of floors and fixed fees.
Local building permit costs vary from a low of .15 per sq. There is no such charge in unincorporated Dare County, Kitty Hawk or Manteo. Make sure your builder has accounted for all of these costs in his proposal. Typically, a 2-story home has a lower cost per sq. By building a multilevel home, the foundation size can be reduced without affecting the overall square footage, which can lead to significant savings even when considering the cost of stairs.