Chatham County Home Building Costs
Building a house in Chatham County, Georgia costs about $154/sq ft in 2026 — roughly $308,000 for a 2,000 sq ft mid-range home (construction only, land excluded). Population: 300,000.
Local Market Factors
- ›Savannah area
- ›Historic preservation rules in some areas
Cost by Home Size in Chatham County
| Home Size | Basic | Mid-Range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 sq ft | $56,931 | $77,000 | $104,851 |
| 1,000 sq ft | $113,862 | $154,000 | $209,702 |
| 1,500 sq ft | $170,793 | $231,000 | $314,553 |
| 2,000 sq ft | $227,723 | $308,000 | $419,404 |
| 2,500 sq ft | $284,654 | $385,000 | $524,255 |
| 3,000 sq ft | $341,585 | $462,000 | $629,106 |
| 4,000 sq ft | $455,447 | $616,000 | $838,809 |
| 5,000 sq ft | $569,309 | $770,000 | $1,048,511 |
Costs are estimates only and represent construction costs, excluding land, architect fees, permits, and landscaping. Add 30–40% to these figures for total project cost.
County multiplier of 0.98× applied to Georgia state average (which itself is 0.88× the national average of $179/sq ft).
Cost data: HouseBuildCalc Permit Cost Index (876,000+ building permits, 1,700+ ZIP codes), U.S. Census Bureau Survey of Construction, BLS Producer Price Index, NAHB Cost of Constructing a Home (published summaries). County-level multipliers are estimates derived from regional market data. For planning purposes only.