Cost to Build a 1,500 sq ft Home in New Hampshire (2026)
Building a 1,500 sq ft two-story home in New Hampshire costs approximately $264,042–$336,054 for mid-range finishes.New Hampshire has a construction cost multiplier of 1.12× the national average.
Basic
Builder-grade finishes
$221,844
$148/sq ft
MOST COMMON
Mid-Range
Quality materials
$300,048
$200/sq ft
Premium
Custom high-end
$408,576
$272/sq ft
Estimated Build Cost in New Hampshire
$300,048
Range: $264,042 – $336,054
$200
per sq ft
$1,595/mo
est. mortgage
Configure Your Build
5004,0008,000
Upgraded finishes, quality materials
20% ($60,010)
3%20%50%
Mid-Range Finish Includes
- • Quartz countertops
- • Hardwood floors
- • Semi-custom cabinets
- • Upgraded fixtures
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Line-Item Estimate
1,500 sq ft · mid quality
🏗️Foundation & Concrete
Full basement or reinforced crawl space
$30,005
10%
🪵Framing & Structure
Advanced framing techniques, engineered lumber
$48,008
16%
🏠Exterior & Roofing
Fiber cement siding, architectural shingles
$39,006
13%
⚡HVAC / Plumbing / Electrical
High-efficiency HVAC, PEX plumbing, 200A service
$54,009
18%
🧱Insulation & Drywall
Blown-in insulation, smooth-finish drywall
$21,003
7%
🎨Interior Finishes
Quartz counters, hardwood floors, semi-custom cabinets
$48,008
16%
Total Estimate
Range: $264,042 – $336,054
$300,048
$200/sq ft avg
* Excludes land cost, which varies widely by location. Add $20,000–$200,000+ depending on your area.
Building a 1,500 sq ft Home in New Hampshire
Key Considerations
- → No state sales tax on materials
- → Granitic bedrock may require blasting
- → Short summer build season
- → Deep frost line
Cost Summary
State cost multiplier1.12×
Labor index1.12×
Typical permit cost$3,200
1,500 sq ft basic$221,844
1,500 sq ft mid$300,048
1,500 sq ft premium$408,576