Real Pricing for Palisades and Altadena Rebuilds
Most builders won't give you a number until weeks into the process. We will. Here's what our active projects are actually costing.
Pricing in construction is rarely straightforward — there are real reasons numbers vary from project to project. But the industry's habit of hiding pricing entirely makes it harder, not easier, for homeowners. Below are the ranges we're seeing on our active jobs right now, with honest context on what drives the variance.
Current Palisades projects
$700–$780/sqft
What drives the range up
- •High-end finishes and custom millwork
- •Complex site conditions or hillside builds
- •Structural complexity (open spans, cantilevers, large glazing)
- •Specialty MEP systems
- •Significant landscape and hardscape
What keeps it down
- •Efficient, repeatable floor plans
- •Standard finish packages
- •Flat lots with good access
- •Single-story builds
- •Simple structural systems
Current Altadena projects
$475–$625/sqft
What drives the range up
- •High-end finishes and custom millwork
- •Complex site conditions or hillside builds
- •Structural complexity (open spans, cantilevers, large glazing)
- •Specialty MEP systems
- •Significant landscape and hardscape
What keeps it down
- •Efficient, repeatable floor plans
- •Standard finish packages
- •Flat lots with good access
- •Single-story builds
- •Simple structural systems
What's Included
The per-square-foot numbers above cover construction — the labor and materials to build the home itself. They do not include separate soft costs such as architectural and engineering design fees, permits and city fees, surveys, geotechnical and soils reports, utility connections, and furnishings. During your free plan review we'll walk through which costs apply to your specific project so the full picture is clear.