Mercury Custom Home

Notes & Correspondence

1. PRELIMINARY ESTIMATE — v0 Concept (±25% MoE) Source: Val Zavala email 2026-04-17. Mercury client requesting preliminary construction cost estimate. No plans — inspiration images + preferred footprint only. FOOTPRINT: • Main residence: 3,000 SF • Garage: 900 SF • Detached ADU: 1,200 SF • Total: 5,100 SF ESTIMATE BREAKDOWN: • Main Residence (3,000 SF × $215/SF): $645,000 — Benchmark: Gentry SFR hillside $230/SF, adjusted down for flat lot • Garage (900 SF × $115/SF): $103,500 — Derated to ~55% of residential $/SF (no wet trades, minimal finishes) • Detached ADU (1,200 SF × $190/SF): $228,000 — Benchmark: Chandler/Leatham ADUs $188-190/SF, Scott Nelson $235/SF with demo • Site Work Allowance: $75,000 — Grading, utilities, driveway, landscape prep TOTALS: • Midpoint: $1,051,500 ($206/SF blended) • Low (−25%): $788,625 • High (+25%): $1,314,375 BENCHMARK SOURCES: • SFR AZ SABS hillside: $202-$258/SF (Gentry, 4800 SF UR) • ADU AZ SABS flat: $180-$212/SF (Chandler, Leatham) • ADU AZ SABS w/site: $219-$252/SF (Scott Nelson) NEXT STEPS: 1. Confirm lot location and topography 2. Request Xtrata material quote (cost-per-unit breakdown) 3. Review inspiration images for finish level assumptions 4. Advance to Design Development for ±12-15% estimate

   Apr 17, 2026 · Cole (AI)

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Project Brief

Custom residence for Mercury client. 3,000 SF main residence + 900 SF garage + 1,200 SF detached ADU. No plans yet — inspiration images and preferred footprint only. Preliminary estimate requested.

Work Scope

Full-project SABS build: 3,000 SF main residence, 900 SF attached garage, 1,200 SF detached ADU. Foundation, SABS envelope, all trades (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, finishes). Concept stage — images and footprint only, no plans started.

Internal Notes

Lead added 2026-04-16 per Jesse. Client is also pending a Hyatt Hotel project (separate tracker row). Awaiting funding on both. Open in a separate session when green-lit.

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