Sunlit Studio

What will it cost to build?

A directional estimate for a custom home in New Jersey, benchmarked to 2026 market data. Adjust the two inputs below and your range updates instantly.

Home size 3,900 sq ft
1,8004,9008,000
Level of finish
Estimated construction cost
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Typical Sunlit design licensing for a home this size — a fully resolved design intent system, roughly 1–1.5% of build value.
What a Sunlit build looks like
The Linden Cottage — Cottage Series flagship, 3,800 sq ft
The Chatham Cottage — refined New England cottage, 2,300 sq ft

Get an itemized estimate

We'll send a detailed, room-by-room breakdown for your project — including where a resolved design saves cost against change orders — and a zoning summary for your lot.

Estimates are directional planning figures benchmarked to 2026 New Jersey construction data and are not a quote or an offer. Ranges cover structure and interior finishes only; they exclude land, site preparation, permits, landscaping, and financing. Actual cost depends on lot conditions, architectural complexity, and material selections. Sunlit Studio is an independent design licensing studio and is not affiliated with any named data source, builder, or trade organization.

The Sunlit Standard

Your Build Cost Varies. Your Sunlit License Doesn’t

The estimate above moves with your site, size, and finishes. The Sunlit design license is separate — one fixed price, certified before you build, with a municipal zoning summary included. No design fees stacking up, no change-order surprises.