New & Custom Home Builders in Solana Beach, CA
Build your custom home in Solana Beach, CA
How Much Does It Cost To Build A Home In Solana Beach, 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 Solana Beach. We estimate that the cost to build a home in Solana Beach 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 Solana Beach, CA?
Solana Beach is an area encompassing multiple zip codes bordered by the ocean, the Del Mar Fairgrounds, and the San Elijo Lagoon, with a range of different land/lot prices depending on how close to the ocean you are. Solana Beach offers plenty of coastal lots with gorgeous ocean views. As you move further inland, you’ll find affluent communities lots in the size range of .25 acres- 2 acres. We estimate that a straightforward lot with minimal improvements will cost somewhere in the range of $1,200,000 - $2,500,000. With the price of homes being so high, due to limited supply in this area, this would be an ideal area to look at tear-downs for an opportunity to build something unique to the area–a brand new luxury custom home.
Land in Solana Beach includes the following zip codes: 92014, 92075
If you would like an estimate for your project, use our Land/Build Calculator.
Why Solana Beach, CA is a great place to live
Solana Beach is a suburb in the northern part of San Diego with a population of around 13,000. This coastal area offers a mix of urban and suburban feel. The area has multiple highly-rated public schools, ranking #4 for places with the best public schools in California. Solana Beach also includes plenty of world-class beaches, the Lomas Santa Fe Golf Course, and the San Dieguito County Park. The suburb boasts plenty of bars, restaurants, and coffee shops, so anyone is sure to find something to satisfy their taste.
Things to do in Solana Beach, CA
Solana Beach offers plenty of outdoor activities and local culture for residents with and without families. To get a look at the beautiful landscape of the area, you can take the Annie’s Canyon Trail, which takes you directly through the middle of the canyon. This trail is an easy route that takes just over an hour, as well as being kid- and dog-friendly, making it the perfect weekend activity for the whole family.
For a more chill day with family and/or friends, you can relax at Fletcher Cove Beach Park. The park has a playground, a few public art pieces, and easy access to the beach below. The sandy shore is also a perfect place to watch the sunset over the water.
Another great spot to take your kids is the La Colonia Park and Skatepark, located in the more inland area of Solana Beach. Here, you’ll find a grassy area to relax alongside an artistic, wave-themed concrete skatepark. This is a friendly park where beginners and experienced skaters can come to practice their skills together.
When you need a break from the sun, stop by the Madison Gallery to see artwork by emerging and established artists in a variety of mediums. Curated by industry veteran Lorna York, the gallery is a great place to visit whether you’re a collector or just a casual observer. This is just one little taste of the culture that Solana Beach has to offer.
What's the process to build a custom home in Solana Beach, 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 Solana Beach, CA?
Typically, in Solana Beach, 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 Solana Beach 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?
Is Solana Beach, CA subject to coastal commission development permits (aka Coastal Zone)?
In some areas close to the water, you may be subject to additional permits, costs, and time to build your home. Lots subject to this requirement can change block by block, so part of our Land Report will be to review this aspect of the land so you will be aware and level set on expectations. We can also aim to avoid these zones in our search.
How to choose the best custom home builder in Solana Beach, CA?
Finding a quality builder in Solana Beach 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 Solana Beach 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 Solana Beach.
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 Buildable’s San Diego service areas.
Nearby service areas in San Diego include: