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Design Homes
2700 SE 16th St.  Ames, IA 50010
515-233-9617
dhames@netins.net

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Ames Display Models

Note:  All Design Home prices are based on size.  The display models listed below are popular floorplans and include popular options, but customers may design their own plans and choose their own list of options. 

Note: The base price of every Design Home includes delivery, on-site completion, tax, installed furnace, and water heater (see "Specifications" for a complete list).   The customer is responsible for the basement/foundation, on-site plumbing, and electrical connection.  Options include non-essential upgrades and add-ons (ie: fireplaces, skylights, upgraded cabinets, oak trim, etc.--see "Options" for a more complete list). 
It is important to remember that the list of options for each home below is meant to get ideas from--Customers will choose their own options to suit their needs.
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Model #1 (8022)
28x42 Loft     1,736 Sq. Ft.

 

28 x 42 LOFT BASE PRICE $86,951.00
FIREPLACE CHASE - 1½ OR 2-STORY $1,330.00
CRESTLINE WINDOWS (UNFINISHED)* $850.00
VINYL LOG $5,775.00
OAK TRIM AND DOORS (36' TO 42') $1,795.00
DIRECT-VENT GAS FIREPLACE $3,159.00
PHONE OR TV BOX W/TAG WIRE $13.00
UTILITY HOOKUPS W/CABINETS $695.00
UPGRADE TO VANITY CABS WITH DRAWERS $88.00
SPRING VALLEY SQUARE CABINETS $1,280.00
PERMANENT KITCHEN ISLAND $277.00
DISHWASHER (NO PACKAGE PURCHASED) $334.00
9' TRAPEZOID WINDOW - LOFT ONLY - OUTRIGHT $5,780.00
CREDIT CRESTLINE LIVING ROOM WINDOW ($1,596.00)
2 9' CRESTLINE FRENCH DOORS (DR&LR)* $4,120.00
STANDARD SHUTTERS CREDIT (PER PAIR) ($56.00)
2ND EXTERIOR DOOR CREDIT ($240.00)
WOLF LAUREL CARPET UPGRADE $946.00
WOOD LAMINATE FLOOR  (DR, KIT) $1,022.00
TOTAL PRICE OF HOME - - - - - - - - $112,523.00

(*) Crestline brand no longer available, Replace with Peachtree

 

Model #2 (8001)
28 x 40 Prow Ranch     1,064 sq. ft.

28 X 40 Prow Ranch - Base Price

$68,442.00

2X12-RAFTERS-W-LVL-VAULT

$1,673.00

CRESTLINE WINDOWS (UNFINISHED)*

$850.00

MASONITE H.C. RAISED 6-PANEL DOORS

$480.00

PHONE OR TV BOX W/TAG WIRE

$13.00

UTILITY HOOKUPS W/CABINETS

$695.00

UPGRADE TO VANITY CABS WITH DRAWERS

$88.00

DISHWASHER (NO PACKAGE PURCHASED)

$334.00

SKYLIGHT 22" X 45" -  QFS156

$638.00

9' TRAPEZOID FOR RANCH - 3'X9X1' - OUTRIGHT

$3,500.00

CREDIT CRESTLINE LIVING ROOM WINDOW

-$1,596.00

2- 9' PATIO DOORS*

$4,166.00

2ND EXTERIOR DOOR CREDIT

-$240.00

Wolf Laurel Carpet Upgrade

$855.00

Total Price of Home

$79,898.00

(*) Crestline brand no longer available

 

Model #3 ()
28x42 Cape Cod     1,836 Sq. Ft.

28 x 42 Cape Cod - Base Price

$86,951.00

6' GABLE DORMER

$3,711.00

12' SHED DORMER

$3,973.00

UPGRADE TO KOLBE DH WINDOWS*

$500.00

MASTIC WOOD LOOK VINYL SIDING

$2,381.00

OAK TRIM AND DOORS (36' TO 42')

$1,795.00

UNLINED DRAPE PACKAGE - DR603

$1,167.00

PHONE OR TV BOX W/TAG WIRE

$13.00

½-BATH (SINK & STOOL)

$1,035.00

UTILITY HOOKUPS W/CABINETS

$695.00

DOUBLE SINK, MED. CAB, BASE CAB

$565.00

UPGRADE OAK MEDICINE CABINET

$240.00

SHOWER DOORS - SPQF10

$160.00

UPGRADE TO VANITY CABS WITH DRAWERS

$264.00

5' WHIRLPOOL KOHLER - K1239A

$1,905.00

RICHWOOD LITE CATHEDRAL CABINETS

$1,404.00

DISHWASHER (NO PACKAGE PURCHASED)

$334.00

 WINDOW GRILLS

$585.00

EXTERIOR DOOR - ETCHED GLASS - #S684FLR

$262.00

SIDELIGHT - ½ ETCHED GLASS - #S692FLR

$1,318.00

6’ SLIDER (CREDIT DR WINDOW)*

$610.00

CERAMIC LOOK LAMINATE FLOORING

$185.00

DIVINITY CARPET UPGRADE

 

 $944.00

Total Price of Home

$110,967.00

(*) Kolbe brand no longer available
(*) Peachtree "Prado" no longer available

 

Model #4 ()
28x76 4-Section Ranch     2,128 Sq. Ft.


28 X 76 4-Section Ranch - Base Price

$121,454.00

GABLE-ROOF-LG - 8' TO 24'

$1,074.00

UPGRADE TO KOLBE DH WINDOWS*

$535.00

HOME ROOF - 6/12 SLOPE (PREVIOUSLY 7 ½’ ROOF RISE)

$3,344.00

OAK TRIM AND DOORS (66' AND OVER)

$2,745.00

ELECTRIC FIREPLACE (COMPLETE)

$1,960.00

UNLINED DRAPE PACKAGE - DR603

$1,167.00

INTERIOR DOOR - FRENCH - WITH GLASS

$534.00

WIRING FOR ELECTRIC RANGE

$92.00

¾-BATH (SINK, STOOL, SHOWER)

$1,839.00

UTILITY HOOKUPS W/CABINETS

$695.00

LAUNDRY TUB (24" X 24")

$138.00

CAST IRON SINK - K5942-0

$284.00

DOUBLE SINK, MED. CAB, BASE CAB

$565.00

UPGRADE OAK MEDICINE CABINET

$360.00

UPGRADE TO VANITY CABS WITH DRAWERS

$264.00

CORNER WHIRLPOOL - K1160LA

$2,415.00

SPRING VALLEY SQUARE CABINETS

$1,280.00

LAZY SUSAN

$332.00

ISLAND (MOVEABLE)

$526.00

DISHWASHER (NO PACKAGE PURCHASED)

$334.00

WALKOUT BAY WINDOW

$2,362.00

10" SUNTUBE

$1,060.00

CREDIT DR & LR WINDOWS

-$1,712.00

6’ PATIO SLIDERS (DR, MSTR BR)*

$2,002

WOLF LAUREL CARPET UPGRADE

$1,460.00

DIVINITY CARPET UPGRADE

$80.00

VAULTED CEILINGS

$1,214.00

CROWN MOLDING IN KIT

$127.00

Total Price of Home

$148,530.00

(*) Kolbe brand no longer available
(*) Peachtree "Prado" no longer available

 

Model #5  (####)
Sold---New Model Soon

Photo Soon

Floorplan Soon

 

 

Model #6 (8505)
28 x 62 Ranch w/Sunroom Addition
1,988 sq. ft.

 

28 X 62 RANCH- BASE PRICE

$94,314.00

GABLE-ROOF-LG - 8' TO 24'

$1,074.00

EXTRA-DETAIL

$193.00

HOME ROOF - 5/12 SLOPE (PREVIOUSLY 6’ ROOF RISE)

$2,046.00

14 X 18 ADDITION

$15,188.00

GABLE THE ADDITION TO 1-STORY HOME

$1,142.00

OAK TRIM AND DOORS (58' TO 64')

$2,445.00

DIRECT-VENT GAS FIREPLACE

$3,159.00

INTERIOR DOOR - FRENCH - WITH GLASS

$534.00

PHONE OR TV BOX W/TAG WIRE

$13.00

PADDLE FAN WITH LIGHT - UPCHARGE

$126.00

¾-BATH (SINK, STOOL, SHOWER)

$1,839.00

UTILITY HOOKUPS ONLY

$395.00

DOUBLE SINK, MED. CAB, BASE CAB

$565.00

UPGRADE OAK MEDICINE CABINET

$360.00

UPGRADE TO VANITY CABS WITH DRAWERS

$264.00

CORNER WHIRLPOOL - K1160LA

$2,415.00

SENECA RIDGE ARCH CABINETS

$2,137.00

ISLAND (MOVEABLE)

$592.00

DISHWASHER (NO PACKAGE PURCHASED)

$334.00

WALKOUT BAY WINDOW  UPCHARGE

$1,070.00

VISIONS 4' RADIUS WINDOW HC1-40 (4' 0" X 2' 0")

$704.00

SKYLIGHT 22" X 45" -  QFS156

$1,914.00

10" SUNTUBE

$530.00

KOLBE CASEMENT WINDOW UPGRADE (3 BR)

$1,215.00

6' SLIDER (SR) CREDIT STD. DOOR

$659.00

OAK LAMINATE DR, KIT

$1,533.00

CERAMIC LOOK LAMINATE- ENTRY

$98.00

CERAMIC TILE -FR ENTRY

$70.00

WOLF LAUREL CARPET UPGRADE

$1,630.00

VAULTED CEILINGS- LR, DR, KIT, FR, SR

$2,094.00

LINEN CABINET

$720.00

CROWN MOLDING- KIT

$161.00

SENECA RIDGE UTILITY CABS

$565.00

CASEMENT WINDOWS – BRs

$1,269.00

EXTRA WINDOW BR

$803.00

Total Price of Home

$144,171.00

(*) Kolbe brand no longer available

 

Model #7 (6809)
28x50 Ranch     1,418 sq. ft.

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28 X 50 Ranch - Base Price

$80,815.00

18½' REV VAULT W/BUMPOUT - 5'+ RISE

$2,674.00

KOLBE  DOUBLE-HUNG WINDOWS*

$500.00

HOME ROOF - 4/12 SLOPE  (PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS 5’ ROOF RISE)

$1,250.00

OPTIONAL 16' O.C. RAFTERS

$1,050.00

13 SEER CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING

$2,140.00

PHONE OR TV BOX W/TAG WIRE

$13.00

PADDLE FAN WITH LIGHT - UPCHARGE

$126.00

EXTRA FULL BATH