New & Custom Home Builders in Rancho Bernardo, CA
Build your custom home in Rancho Bernardo, CA
How much does it cost to build a home in Rancho Bernardo, CA?
The cost to build a custom home in San Diego County will vary based on many different factors. Lot location and size, permits and fees, and specific design choices will all impact the all-in cost to build a custom home in Rancho Bernardo. We estimate that the cost to build a home in Rancho Bernardo is approximately $400 - $600 per square foot, including some modest allocations for improvements and soft costs. If you’re interested in learning more about the cost breakdown, you can read our article about how much it costs to build a home in San Diego. If you would like an estimate for your project, use our Land/Build Calculator.
How much does land cost in Rancho Bernardo, CA?
Rancho Bernardo is a dense suburban neighborhood in the northern part of San Diego surrounded by beautiful foliage, canyons, and many rolling hills. The area is full of shopping centers, office parks, golf courses, and beautiful homes. We estimate that a straightforward lot with minimal improvements will cost somewhere in the range of $600,000 - $800,000.
Land in Rancho Bernardo includes the following zip code: 92128
If you would like an estimate for your project, use our Land/Build Calculator.
Why Rancho Bernardo, CA is a great place to live
Rancho Bernardo is one of the top family-friendly places to live in the San Diego area. Almost 40 percent of residents have children and it is a wonderfully diverse place to raise a family. It boasts some of the best public schools in San Diego. Even if you don’t have children, you’ll enjoy a friendly outdoor lifestyle. With miles of well-maintained sidewalks, you will always have a comfortable place to take a picturesque daily walk.
Things to do in Rancho Bernardo, CA
Residents of Rancho Bernardo show their friendliness through their fun, varied, and family-friendly activities. At the Bernardo Winery, you can enjoy a glass of wine and tasty cafe specialties while taking in a picturesque landscaped garden. The winery also surrounds the Village Shops which hosts local art and handcrafted items in the courtyard.
While at the Bernardo Winery, you can visit the Rancho Bernardo History Museum. Hosted by the Rancho Bernardo Historical Society, the Museum brings the history of the area alive through Native American artifacts, photos, historic farm equipment and buggies used during the agricultural growth of the area.
If you want to get away for a “stay-cation,” you can always book a night or two at Rancho Bernardo Inn and enjoy a luxury weekend of golf, pools, and spas. It’s also a romantic dinner spot if you can just leave for the evening. You’ll find a luxurious patio with fireplaces, wine, and live entertainment. to enjoy your night away from the kids.
If a walk on the wild side is more your speed, take a ride out to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. You’ll be able to get up close and personal with your favorite wildlife through their many well-curated animal exhibits or take a safari adventure for an unforgettable animal encounter. You can even go on a hot air balloon safari that silently rises up 400 feet for an unbelievable birds eye view.
What's the process to build a custom home in Rancho Bernardo, CA?
The process of building your custom home with Buildable is straightforward when working with our team and our dialed process. We break down the process into 3 phases: Locate, Design, and Build.
Locate Phase
During the locate phase, we will be finding the perfect location for your dream home. Our real estate team will provide you with a shortlist of options right for the project.
There are more properties than what you see on the web. Through Buildable’s proprietary Active Search process, we reach out to vacant landowners to create off-market opportunities. At any given time we may have 5-10 of these Buildable exclusive lots.
Once in contract, we will perform due diligence on the property to reduce risk and identify challenges. This includes the creation of a Land Report, which contains a 28-point audit to ensure you have all the relevant information to proceed with confidence. This step will also inform the land negotiation process.
Design Phase
During the design phase, we will procure the right designer and customize the home around all of your must-haves. We will identify the home requirements and develop a thorough plan and estimate to ensure we stay within the budget and on time.
There are many options when designing a home, and you don’t always need an Architect. We will help develop a strategy that fits your needs.
Build Phase
We will be building your dream home to your exact specifications. The building process is straightforward but will require decisions at key times during the journey. Buildable aims to make the process smooth, easy, and adaptable to the level of effort and attention you desire.
How long does it take to build a custom home in Rancho Bernardo, CA?
Typically, in Rancho Bernardo, building a home requires about 12 months, but that’s only the construction of your home. The custom home construction timeline also includes finding the land, designing the home, developing plans, and permitting.
So, how long does it take to build a custom home accounting for all the steps? Building a custom home in Rancho Bernardo can take around 24 months when you factor in finding the land, designing the home, and building it. If you want to learn more about the time it takes to build a custom home, read our article How Long Does It Take To Build A Custom Home in San Diego?
How to choose the best custom home builder in Rancho Bernardo, CA?
Finding a quality builder in Rancho Bernardo can be challenging because customers have trouble vetting them. At the beginning of a project, you won’t have the scope of the home tightly defined enough for an accurate estimate. Most builders will provide you with cost estimate ranges by square footage. The other complication is that you also need to include the improvement costs that are specific to the lot, as that will be a unique driver of cost. Buildable is an A & B licensed General Contractor and will guide you through the design to achieve your budget.
Once you have plans, you can bid out your project to get a real sense of costs. Ignore the builders who provide a “foot in the door” price far lower than other bids. You must know everything that's part of the bid, including your fixtures, finishes, and appliance specifications. That’s the only way to make an apples-to-apples comparison between bids.
If you would like to learn more about picking a homebuilder, read our article on how to Hire a builder.
Build your home with Buildable
Building a home in Rancho Bernardo takes an immense amount of time and effort, and can appear overwhelming to those who start the journey alone. However, building a home can be straightforward when you approach the process with experts by your side who can guide you through every step.
At Buildable, all of the people you need to have a stress-free home build will work with you to create the home of your dreams. Read about our team, talk to us, and get the answers to questions you may have about starting the custom home building process in Rancho Bernardo.
How is Buildable different from other custom home builders?
Buildable manages the process from start-to-finish. First, we help you locate and purchase the land ensuring that it’s capable of supporting your vision. Second, we help you design your home through a variety of cost-effective options. The most important part is having our experienced engineering team guiding you through the design process to ensure a cost-effective balance to meet your goals. Third, we bring your dream home to life by assembling quality craftsman/women to build your vision.
We are the innovators of this approach — no one else offers a similar guided process from start-to-finish.
Our Service Areas in San Diego
Buildable operates within 60 miles of San Diego proper, but we do consult nationally. If you would like to learn more about where we work, simply check out our new home build service areas in San Diego.
Nearby service areas in San Diego include: