New & Custom Home Builders in Oceanside, CA
Build your custom home in Oceanside, CA
How much does it cost to build a home in Oceanside, 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 Oceanside. We estimate that the cost to build a home in Oceanside 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 Oceanside, CA?
Oceanside boasts its reputation for the best weather and most livable places in the nation. It has an interesting mix of historic to newly constructed homes. Land costs vary due to different opportunities presented within an ocean community. In Oceanside, you can find lots featuring ocean views, nested within existed communities or rural and residential features as you move further north and east.
As a 42-square mile community, Oceanside boasts the charming ocean communities of Townside and South Oceanside to the more inland Mira Costa and Peacock neighborhoods. You’ll find lots in the the .1 AC to 1 AC depending on the area. We estimate that a straightforward lot with minimal improvements will cost somewhere in the range of $250,000 - $500,000.
Land in Oceanside includes the following zip codes: 92003, 92049, 92051, 92052, 92054, 92056, 92057, 92058.
If you would like an estimate for your project, use our Land/Build Calculator.
Why Oceanside, CA is a great place to live
Oceanside is a suburb of San Diego with a population of 175,622. Oceanside is in San Diego County. Living in Oceanside offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Oceanside there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Oceanside and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Oceanside are above average.
Oceanside is a suburb in the northern part of San Diego with a population of 170,000 people. The area has a dense suburban feel with lots of great coffee shops and parks. Plenty of young professionals and families call it home. As it is a great place to raise children, the public schools are above average. The draw to Oceanside is the walkability and opportunities to be outside in moderate temperatures every day of the year. The health and fitness and outdoor living opportunities can’t be beat by any other place in San Diego.
Things to do in Oceanside, CA
Residents of Oceanside enjoy a year-round outdoor lifestyle. The area is coastal visits to biking, Oceanside caters to adrenaline junkies to relaxing and wellness.
Visitors and residents to Oceanside enjoy 3 miles of pristine coastline. Oceanside’s beaches offer more than just a day catching rays; they’re home to international surfing competitions, fishing tournaments, paddle boarding and kayaking. Don’t miss a chance to walk along the longest wooden over-water pier on the West Coast and stroll amongst the boats along the Oceanside harbor. If you’re looking for something a bit more exciting, Oceanside has been designated a Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Cyclists. You can enjoy everything from a friendly cruise to speed biking the coast.
If the golf course is more your day-in-the-sun vibe, Oceanside boasts the Goat Hill Park, San Diego’s first golf course. Other courses even offer coastal views.
Don’t let the emphasis on the outdoors fool you - Oceanside still has plenty to offer for those who love arts and culture. As one of California’s first designated culture districts, Oceanside is lined with art shops, restaurants, and outdoor amphitheater, world-class museums and theaters. It is truly a destination for creativity and entertainment.
Redfin asked us for our favorite outdoor activity in Oceanside. Check out the article we were featured in: Outdoor Activities in Oceanside: 8 Fun Things New Residents Need to Do.
What's the process to build a custom home in Oceanside, 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 Oceanside, CA?
Typically, in Oceanside, 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 Oceanside 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 Oceanside, 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.
Choosing a custom home builder in Oceanside, CA
Finding a quality builder in Oceanside 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 Oceanside 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 Oceanside.
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 custom house builders service area.
Nearby service areas in San Diego include: