Which is bigger, the Eight Eighty-Five Duo Plus or the Nine Forty-Five Duo Plus?

The Nine Forty-Five Duo Plus is bigger at 945 sq ft, compared to 885 sq ft for the Eight Eighty-Five Duo Plus.

Which costs less, the Eight Eighty-Five Duo Plus or the Nine Forty-Five Duo Plus?

The Eight Eighty-Five Duo Plus is the lower-priced option at $429,000, which includes a permitting budget along with plans, foundation, and delivery, compared to $449,000 for the Nine Forty-Five Duo Plus. Exact permit costs are set by your city or county and confirmed in your feasibility study.

When should I choose the Eight Eighty-Five Duo Plus over the Nine Forty-Five Duo Plus?

Choose the Eight Eighty-Five Duo Plus if two adults sharing the home, an independent in-law, or a high-end rental tenant just need private, separate suites without paying for space they will not use.

When should I choose the Nine Forty-Five Duo Plus over the Eight Eighty-Five Duo Plus?

Choose the Nine Forty-Five Duo Plus if you are welcoming downsizing parents or renting out two premium suites and want each side to feel roomier, more like its own home rather than a tight shared footprint.

Two Suites, Two Footprints

Eight Eighty-Five Duo Plus vs Nine Forty-Five Duo Plus

The Eight Eighty-Five Duo Plus packs 885 square feet, 2 bedrooms, and 2 full baths into a home priced at $429,000. The Nine Forty-Five Duo Plus offers the same 2 bedroom, 2 bath layout with 60 more square feet, landing at $449,000. Both finish in 6 months and share the same L shaped floor plan, so this comparison comes down to one thing: how much breathing room your two occupants actually need.

At a Glance

	Eight Eighty-Five Duo Plus	Nine Forty-Five Duo Plus
Size	885 sq ft	945 sq ft
Bed / Bath	2 Bed / 2 Bath	2 Bed / 2 Bath
All-Inclusive Price*	$429,000	$449,000
Typical Delivery	6 months	6 months
Footprint Shape	L-shaped	L-shaped
Best For	Two adults sharing, high-end rentals, in-law independence.	Downsizing parents, premium two-suite rentals.

*Includes a permitting budget, not final permit costs. Permits and property-specific site work (septic, retaining walls, etc.) vary by property and are confirmed in your feasibility study. Every price also includes plans, foundation, the factory build, delivery, utility hookups, appliances, and final inspection.

Where the Eight Eighty-Five Duo Plus Wins

Pick the Eight Eighty-Five Duo Plus for this.

● 885 square feet at $429,000, the lower entry price of the two
● Built for two adults sharing space or independent in-law living
● Same private 2 bed, 2 bath split, tighter overall footprint

Where the Nine Forty-Five Duo Plus Wins

Pick the Nine Forty-Five Duo Plus for this.

● 945 square feet at $449,000, 60 more square feet to spread out in
● Suited to downsizing parents who want real room, not just privacy
● Positioned as the premium pick for two-suite rental income

The Honest Verdict

How to actually decide.

If your two occupants just need private, separate space to coexist comfortably, the smaller footprint gets you there for $20,000 less. If you want each suite to feel like its own real home, especially for parents downsizing in or tenants paying for a premium rental, the extra 60 square feet is worth the difference.

Choose the Eight Eighty-Five Duo Plus if: Choose the Eight Eighty-Five Duo Plus if two adults sharing the home, an independent in-law, or a high-end rental tenant just need private, separate suites without paying for space they will not use.
Choose the Nine Forty-Five Duo Plus if: Choose the Nine Forty-Five Duo Plus if you are welcoming downsizing parents or renting out two premium suites and want each side to feel roomier, more like its own home rather than a tight shared footprint.

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