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

The Nine Forty-Five Duo is the lower-priced option at $419,000, 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 Nine Forty-Five Duo over the Nine Forty-Five Duo Plus?

Choose the Nine Forty-Five Duo if one shared bathroom works fine for your household and you want the most home for the money in the Nine Forty-Five line.

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

Choose the Nine Forty-Five Duo Plus if two people, such as downsizing parents or renters sharing the home, each need their own full bath and privacy is worth the extra cost.

945 Square Feet, Two Baths or One

Nine Forty-Five Duo vs Nine Forty-Five Duo Plus

The Nine Forty-Five Duo and the Nine Forty-Five Duo Plus are the same 945 square foot, two bedroom home with the same L-shaped layout, they just split the bathrooms differently. The 2/1 comes in at $419,000 with one bath, and the 2/2 is $449,000 with two full baths. Both are ready in about 6 months.

At a Glance

	Nine Forty-Five Duo	Nine Forty-Five Duo Plus
Size	945 sq ft	945 sq ft
Bed / Bath	2 Bed / 1 Bath	2 Bed / 2 Bath
All-Inclusive Price*	$419,000	$449,000
Typical Delivery	6 months	6 months
Footprint Shape	L-shaped	L-shaped
Best For	Value-focused families, the most home for the money.	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 Nine Forty-Five Duo Wins

Pick the Nine Forty-Five Duo for this.

● Priced at $419,000, the most affordable Nine Forty-Five configuration
● Same 945 sqft, 2 bed, L-shaped layout as the 2/2, just one bath
● Built for value-focused families who want the most home for the money

Where the Nine Forty-Five Duo Plus Wins

Pick the Nine Forty-Five Duo Plus for this.

● Adds a second full bath for $449,000 total
● Same 945 sqft, 2 bed, L-shaped footprint and 6 month timeline as the 2/1
● Built for downsizing parents and premium two-suite rentals

The Honest Verdict

How to actually decide.

This one comes down to how many people will live in the home day to day. Pick the 2/1 if one bathroom covers your household and you want to keep the price at $419,000. Pick the 2/2 if two people need their own space, since the second full bath at $449,000 is worth it for daily comfort and privacy.

Choose the Nine Forty-Five Duo if: Choose the Nine Forty-Five Duo if one shared bathroom works fine for your household and you want the most home for the money in the Nine Forty-Five line.
Choose the Nine Forty-Five Duo Plus if: Choose the Nine Forty-Five Duo Plus if two people, such as downsizing parents or renters sharing the home, each need their own full bath and privacy is worth the extra cost.

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