New Construction Custom Home Builders in Spring Valley, CA
Build your custom home in Spring Valley, CA
How much does it cost to build a home in Spring Valley, 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 Spring Valley. We estimate that the cost to build a home in Spring Valley is approximately $400 - $500 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 Spring Valley, CA?
Located east of San Diego, Spring Valley is a suburb surrounded by La Mesa, Bonita, and Lemon Grove. Spring Valley has a variety of different land/lot prices dependent on lot features and location. In this area you’ll find an abundance of view lots that are around .5 acres - 2 acres, as well as smaller lots in established communities. We estimate that a straightforward lot with minimal improvements will cost somewhere in the range of $150,000 - $400,000.
Land in Spring Valley includes the following zip codes: 91941, 91977, 91978, 91979
If you would like an estimate for your project, use our Land/Build Calculator.
Why Spring Valley, CA is a great place to live
Spring Valley is a suburb in the southeastern part of San Diego with a population of nearly 32,000. Spring Valley has a lot to offer residents, including a diverse population, plenty of parks, and above-average public schools. Only a short drive from downtown San Diego, Spring Valley is perfect for young professionals and families. In Spring Valley, there are also plenty of great entertainment and dining options that are bound to satisfy anybody’s taste.
Things to do in Spring Valley, CA
On top of being only a short drive from downtown San Diego, Spring Valley has plenty of local outdoor activities and sights to see. For beautiful views of the San Diego landscape, try hiking the Sweetwater River Trail. This moderate 3.5 hour hike offers a beautiful view of a waterfall and plenty of opportunities to observe local plants and animals, showcasing the natural beauty of the San Diego area.
A slightly shorter hike in the area is the Dictionary Hill trail, which takes about 2 hours to complete. This hike will take you to the top of Dictionary Hill, which features a 360 view of the San Diego area as well as a rare butterfly ecosystem. The preserve is also home to plenty of rare and endangered bird species, so keep an eye out!
If hiking isn’t your thing, there are still plenty of ways to relax outdoors in Spring Valley. Lamar County Park covers nearly 9 acres and includes a playground, a pavilion for gatherings, picnic tables, grassy areas, and much more. This is a perfect place to take your family or to just relax and enjoy the fresh air for a few hours.
When you’re ready to get out of the sun, you can explore the local history at the Bancroft Ranch House Museum. Literally located on Memory Lane, this house is the oldest adobe building in East San Diego County. You can visit the house to learn more about local history, and be sure to check their Facebook page for information about what programs are currently running. This is a perfect way to connect with the rich history of Spring Valley.
What's the process to build a custom home in Spring Valley, 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 Spring Valley, CA
Typically, in Spring Valley, 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 Spring Valley 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 Spring Valley, CA?
Finding a quality builder in Spring Valley 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 Spring Valley 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 Spring Valley.
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 San Diego custom home build service area.
Nearby service areas in San Diego include: