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Cost to Build a House in Southaven, Mississippi (2026)

A 2,000 sq ft mid-range home in Southaven costs approximately $257,441$327,653, or $154/sq ft.

$114
Basic $/sq ft
builder-grade
$154
Mid-Range $/sq ft
most common
$210
Premium $/sq ft
custom finishes
$292,547
2,000 sq ft (Mid)
two-story estimate

Estimated Build Cost in Mississippi

$278,616

Range: $245,182$312,050

$139
per sq ft
$1,481/mo
est. mortgage

Configure Your Build

5004,0008,000

Upgraded finishes, quality materials

20% ($55,723)
3%20%50%

Mid-Range Finish Includes

  • Quartz countertops
  • Hardwood floors
  • Semi-custom cabinets
  • Upgraded fixtures
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Line-Item Estimate

2,000 sq ft · mid quality
🏗️Foundation & Concrete
Full basement or reinforced crawl space
$27,862
10%
🪵Framing & Structure
Advanced framing techniques, engineered lumber
$44,579
16%
🏠Exterior & Roofing
Fiber cement siding, architectural shingles
$36,220
13%
HVAC / Plumbing / Electrical
High-efficiency HVAC, PEX plumbing, 200A service
$50,151
18%
🧱Insulation & Drywall
Blown-in insulation, smooth-finish drywall
$19,503
7%
🎨Interior Finishes
Quartz counters, hardwood floors, semi-custom cabinets
$44,579
16%
Total Estimate
Range: $245,182$312,050
$278,616
$139/sq ft avg

* Excludes land cost, which varies widely by location. Add $20,000–$200,000+ depending on your area.

Building in Southaven: What to Know

  • Memphis suburb, slight premium
  • Growing market

Cost by Size in Southaven

1,000 sq ft$146,273
1,500 sq ft$219,410
2,000 sq ft$292,547
2,500 sq ft$365,684
3,000 sq ft$438,820

About Construction Costs in Southaven

Building a new home in Southaven, Mississippi in 2026 costs approximately $154 per square foot for mid-range construction — putting a 2,000 sq ft home at roughly $292,547 for the structure alone (excluding land). Southaven is 5% more expensive than the Mississippi state average, driven by local labor market conditions and construction demand.

Mississippi as a whole has a cost multiplier of 0.78× the national average. Combined with Southaven's local adjustment of 1.05×, the effective multiplier for this city is 0.82× the national baseline.

These estimates cover construction costs only and do not include land, which varies significantly in Southaven. Always obtain bids from at least 2–3 licensed general contractors in the area for an accurate project budget.

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