How Big Is a 3000 Square Foot House? The Nova at Verdana Grove
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A 3000 square foot house is big enough for six bedrooms, a loft and a flex room. That is exactly what the Nova at Verdana Grove fits into 3,041 square feet. It is the largest of Lennar's four plans in this Miami-Dade community.
This guide uses the Nova's own floor plan to show what 3,000 square feet really means, room by room.
How Big Is a 3000 Square Foot House?
For the Nova, Lennar lists 3,041 square feet over two stories, with 6 bedrooms, 3 full baths and a two-car garage.
A simple way to picture it: the Celeste, the smallest plan at Verdana Grove, has 1,824 square feet. The Nova is about 1,217 square feet bigger. That is roughly two-thirds more home.
Another way: divide the size by the bedrooms. The Nova works out to about 507 square feet of home for each bedroom. The Celeste works out to 456.
Prices for the Nova start in the high $700,000s. Call 561-704-0091 for today's numbers.
The Nova, Room by Room
These sizes come from Lennar's floor plan drawings. We did the math on each room's area so you can compare.
First Floor
Room | Size | About |
|---|---|---|
Family room | 15' x 18' 8"" | 280 sq ft |
Dining room | 10' x 13' 4"" | 133 sq ft |
Owner's suite | 13' 4"" x 14' 10"" | 198 sq ft |
Flex space | 12' 3"" x 11' 8"" | 143 sq ft |
Bedroom 2 | 12' x 12' 3"" | 147 sq ft |
2-car garage | 20' x 21' 8"" | 433 sq ft |
The first floor also has the kitchen, the laundry room, two full baths and the owner's walk-in closet. The drawing labels them but does not give their sizes.
Second Floor
Room | Size | About |
|---|---|---|
Loft | 20' 8"" x 13' 10"" | 286 sq ft |
Bedroom 3 | 10' 4"" x 12' 6"" | 129 sq ft |
Bedroom 4 | 11' x 10' 10"" | 119 sq ft |
Bedroom 5 | 11' x 10' 10"" | 119 sq ft |
Bedroom 6 | 10' x 13' | 130 sq ft |
The second floor also has the third full bath.
What Stands Out
The loft is the biggest room in the house. At about 286 square feet, it is a little larger than the family room. Lennar calls it ""an expansive loft ideal for shared entertainment."" Need ideas? Read ways to set up a loft in Verdana Grove's two-story homes.
There are two bedrooms on the main floor. The owner's suite and Bedroom 2 are both downstairs. That gives a guest, or anyone who should skip the stairs, a room near the kitchen.
The flex space is a seventh room. It is not counted as a bedroom. Lennar calls it ""a flex space for versatile needs.""
Who a 3000 Square Foot House Fits
A home this size makes sense when the bedrooms will be full. Some situations where the Nova fits well:
A large household that needs six separate bedrooms.
A home office plus a full set of bedrooms. The flex space can be the office, so no bedroom is lost.
Guests who stay often. Bedroom 2 on the main floor gives them a private space.
When it may be too much:
You will not use the extra rooms. More rooms mean more to cool, clean and furnish.
You only need four or five bedrooms. The Honor has five bedrooms and 2,753 square feet. It starts about thirty thousand dollars below the Nova.
To see all four plans side by side, read our comparison of the Celeste, Eclipse, Honor and Nova.
How the Nova Compares to Other Large Plans
If you are shopping for six bedrooms, you may see other builders' plans too. Our look at six-bedroom DiVosta plans at Amara shows another way builders handle that many rooms.
Some homes call their upstairs living area a bonus room instead of a loft. This guide explains the difference between a bonus room and a loft.
And if you want a feel for a smaller home first, our guide that measures every room in a 2,000-square-foot plan is a good comparison.
What Comes With the Nova
The Nova gets the same included list as every Verdana Grove plan. That includes impact-resistant windows and doors, porcelain kitchen countertops, a stainless steel appliance package, a washer and dryer, and smart-home items like a Ring video doorbell. Lennar also lists a 1-2-10 year homeowners warranty.
For the full list, plus what the shutters on the front of some homes are for, read Lennar's included features at Verdana Grove.
Where the Nova Is Built
The Nova is one of four plans at Verdana Grove. The community sits at SW 127th Ave and SW 212th St, with a Miami mailing address. The Miami-Dade County map puts it in unincorporated Miami-Dade, so the county handles local services there.
Every home in the community is a single-family home with a two-car garage. That means the Nova sits on the same streets as the smaller Celeste, Eclipse and Honor. You get the space of a large plan without moving to a different kind of neighborhood.
Living With More Space
A bigger home asks more of you. Before you choose the Nova, think about these everyday costs:
Cooling. More rooms means more air to cool in a Florida summer. Ask the sales team about the air conditioning system and what it is sized for.
Furniture. Six bedrooms, a loft, a flex space and two living areas add up. Make a list of what you already own and what you would need to buy.
Cleaning. Three full baths and two floors take more time each week.
Property tax. In Florida, the tax bill is tied to the home's assessed value. Ask a lender to show you an estimated monthly payment that includes tax and insurance.
None of these are reasons to skip a large plan. They are reasons to plan for one.
Tips for Touring a Big Plan
Bring your furniture sizes. Measure your largest pieces before you go.
Walk the upstairs twice. Once as a parent, once as a teenager.
Check where the laundry is. On the Nova, it is on the first floor.
Stand in the loft. Picture how it will be used every day, not just on weekends.
Ask about your exact homesite. Ask which elevation it has and what the drawing for that home shows.
Common Questions
How big is a 3000 square foot house?
Big enough for six bedrooms, three baths, a loft and a flex room in the Nova at Verdana Grove, which has 3,041 square feet over two floors.
How many bedrooms does the Nova have?
Six. Two are on the first floor, including the owner's suite. Four are upstairs.
What is the biggest room in the Nova?
The loft. On Lennar's drawing it is 20' 8"" x 13' 10"", about 286 square feet.
Is the owner's suite in the Nova upstairs or downstairs?
Downstairs. It has a private bath and a walk-in closet.
How much does the Nova cost?
It starts in the high $700,000s. Prices change, so call 561-704-0091 for today's numbers.
Is there a smaller plan with the owner's suite downstairs?
Yes. The Honor (2,753 sq ft, 5 bedrooms) and the one-story Celeste (1,824 sq ft, 4 bedrooms) both have the owner's suite on the main floor.
See the Nova in Person
Call 561-704-0091 or schedule a Verdana Grove tour. Photos and plan pages are on the Verdana Grove community page.
Related reading: Lennar Homes Miami: All Four Verdana Grove Plans Compared · Loft Ideas for Verdana Grove's Two-Story Homes · Decorative Shutters and Everything Else Lennar Includes at Verdana Grove