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Design Homes
2700 SE 16th St.  Ames, IA 50010
515-233-9617
dhames@designhomes.com

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Ames Display Models

Note:  All Design Home prices are based on size.  The display models listed below are popular floorplans and include popular options, but customers may design their own plans and choose their own list of options. 

Note: The base price of every Design Home includes delivery, on-site completion, tax, installed furnace, and water heater (see "Specifications" for a complete list).   The customer is responsible for the basement/foundation, on-site plumbing, and electrical connection.  Options include non-essential upgrades and add-ons (ie: fireplaces, skylights, upgraded cabinets, oak trim, etc.--see "Options" for a more complete list). 
It is important to remember that the list of options for each home below is meant to get ideas from--Customers will choose their own options to suit their needs.
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Model #3 (#8852)   For Sale!
28x42 Cape Cod     1,892 Sq. Ft.

Base Price: $86,951.00
This Home Displays The Following Options:
12' Shed Dormer 3,973.00
Extra 6' Gable Dormer 3,711.00
Upgrade Siding (Mastic-Quest) 2,628.00
Upgrade Carpet (Divinity) 880.00
Laminate Tile (Foyer) 178.00
Oak Doors & Trim 950.00
TV Phone Box 13.00
Extra 1/2 Bath 1,035.00
Utility Area w/Northport Cabinets 695.00
Double Sink Vanity 565.00
Shower Door 160.00
Tri View Oak Medicine Cabinets (x3) 360.00
5' Whirlpool Tub 1,900.00
Richwood Lite Cabinets 1,404.00
Whirlpool Dishwasher (DU850SWP) 439.00
* Kolbe Double Hung Windows 500.00
* Extra Window (Bdr #1) 325.00
Window Grilles (GIA x15) 585.00
Front Entry Door (S684FLR) 262.00
Sidelight 1/2 Glass x2 (S692FLR) 1,318.00
* 6' Peachtree Sliding Patio Door (DR) 610.00
Total With Options Shown: $109,442.00

(*) Kolbe brand no longer available
(*) Peachtree "Prado" no longer available

This Display Home Is Currently For Sale.....$ 99,574.00

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Model #4 (#1544)
28x76 4-Section Ranch     2,128 Sq. Ft.


Base Price: $121,454.00
This Home Displays The Following Options:
* 7 1/2' Roof Rise (6/12 Slope) 3,344.00
Large Gable 1,074.00
Upgrade Carpet (WL) 1,619.00
Upgrade Carpet (Divinity Closet) 64.00
* Ceramic Tile (Foyer) 140.00
Electric Fireplace 1,960.00
Vaulted Ceilings (LR, DR, Kitchen) 1,250.00
Interior French Doors w/Glass 534.00
Paddle Fan Light (LR) 164.00
Wire For Electric Range 92.00
Extra 3/4 Bath 1,839.00
Utility Hook-Up w/Northport Cabinets 695.00
Laundry Tub  138.00
Cast Iron Sink 284.00
Double Sink Vanity 565.00
Corner Whirlpool Tub 2,400.00
Tri View Medicine Cabinets (x3) 360.00
Vanity Base Drawers (x3) 264.00
Spring Valley Cabinets 1,280.00
Lazy Susan 332.00
Crown Molding Above Kit Cabs. (21') 141.00
* GE Dishwasher 421.00
Suntube (x2) 1,060.00
* Kolbe Walk-Out Bay (LR) 1,070.00
* Kolbe Double Hung Windows 500.00
* Kolbe Extra Window (Bdr.3) 359.00
Sidelight (S33) 417.00
* 6' Kolbe Patio Door (BR#1 outright) 1,001.00
* 6' Kolbe Patio Door (DR upcharge) 581.00
Total With Options Shown: $145,402.00

(*) Kolbe brand no longer available
(*) Peachtree "Prado" no longer available

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Model #5  (#9180)
28x44 Ranch     1,232 Sq. Ft.

Base Price: $74,067.00
This Home Displays The Following Options:
* 7 1/2' Roof Rise (6/12 Slope) 1,936.00
Double 6" Cedarboard Siding 1,883.00
Carpet Upgrade (Gorham) 462.00
Ceramic Tile (Foyer) 187.00
Vaulted Ceilings (Kitchen,DR,LR) 881.00
Oak Trim & Doors 950.00
Tv/Phone Box (x3) 39.00
Extra 3/4 Bath 1,839.00
Utility Hook-Up 395.00
5' Shower 165.00
Tri View Medicine Cabinets (x2) 240.00
Vanity Top Cultured Granite (9' ) 495.00
Shower Door (Bath#2) 160.00
Spring Valley Cabinets 1,280.00
Whirlpool Dishwasher (DU850SWP) 439.00
Suntube 530.00
4-Section Bow Window (LR) 728.00
Peachtree Windows 1,200.00
Front Entry Door (SS684HRRB) 1,117.00
6' Builder Series French Swing Door (DR) 1,102.00
Total With Options Shown: $90,095.00

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Model #7 (6809)
28x50 Ranch     1,418 sq. ft.

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Base Price: $80,815.00
This Home Displays The Following Options:
* 5' Roof Rise (3.91/12 Slope) 1,250.00
Rev Vault Gable-1' Bump-Out 2,674.00
Carpet Upgrade (WL) 980.00
Vaulted Ceiling (Kitchen, DR) 476.00
Paddle Fan Light (x2) 252.00
Tv/Phone Box  13.00
Extra Full Bath 1,839.00
Utility Hook-Ups w/Northport Cabinets 695.00
Tri View Medicine Cabinet (x2) 240.00
Base Cabinet Drawer (BD3 36) 56.00
Lazy Susan 260.00
* Kolbe 4' Radius Top Window (LR) 492.00
Skylight (Polycarbonated) 495.00
* Kolbe Double Hung Windows 500.00
* 6' Peachtree French Door (DR-Prado) 566.00
Total With Options Shown: $91,603.00

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Model #8  (#9402)
28 x 36 Ranch     1,008 Sq. Ft.

Base Price: $62,818.00
This Home Displays The Following Options:
4/12 Roof Slope 900.00
Carpet Upgrade (Gorham) 591.00
Laminate Floor (Kit/Foyer) 380.00
TV/Phone Box 13.00
Utility Hook Up w/Cabinets 695.00
Shutters Credit -84.00
 
Total With Options Shown: $65,313.00

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Model #9 (7589) 
28 x 75 3-Section Ranch     2,100 Sq. Ft.

Base Price: $120,013.00
This Home Displays The Following Options:
* 7 1/2' Roof Rise (6/12 Slope) 3,300.00
Large Gable 1,074.00
1' Bump-Out Of Room (x4) 3,056.00
Hip Roof  1,809.00
9' Ceilings 4,830.00
Carpet Upgrade (WL) 1,493.00
Laminate (Foyer) 500.00
Electric Fireplace w\Mantle Only 1,560.00
Vaulted Ceiling (Kitchen, DR, LR Entry) 1,654.00
Oak Trim & Doors 1,150.00
Rossettes 211.00
Interior French Doors w/Glass 534.00
4' Florescent Cloud Light (Kitchen) 147.00
Tv/Phone Box 13.00
Cast Iron Sink 284.00
Extra 3/4 Bath 1,839.00
Utility Hook-Ups w/Seneca Ridge Cabs. 875.00
Shower Door 160.00
6' Whirlpool 1,950.00
Extra 5' Vanity Med Cabinets 917.00
Vanity Base Drawer (x4) 352.00
Seneca Ridge Oak Cabinets 2,137.00
24" Utility Cabinet w/Shelves 526.00
18" Cutting Board Knife Kit (CBK18) 166.00
Appliance Garage Diagonal 133.00
Merillat Book Cases (x2) 1,936.00
* GE Dishwasher 421.00
* GE Space Maker Microwave 535.00
Suntube  530.00
* Crestline Windows (Unfinished) 850.00
Casement Window Upcharge 4,568.00
Transom Window Above Front Door 484.00
* Radius Bath Window 893.00
Upgrade Window (Bath #2) 475.00
Upgrade Front Entry Door  444.00
Sidelights 1/2 Leaded Glass  1,482.00
* 9' Crestline Patio (LR upcharge) 487.00
* 6' Crestline (BR #1 outright) 918.00
Total With Options Shown: $164,706.00

(*) Crestline brand no longer available, Replaced with Visions Windows

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