What Is a Homestead Shell?

A Homestead Shell is a fully engineered, weather-tight structure that forms the foundation of your
future home. It gives landowners a real starting point without forcing a full, expensive build all at
once. You secure the structure first, then finish, customize or expand over time on your terms.

Models

Carefully designed homestead shell models built for clarity, durability and flexibility. Each structure uses high-performance SIP construction to create a strong, energy-efficient starting point — with transparent, real-world pricing to support smart planning.

Shouse: Oak Barndominium

Style: Shouse
Living Sq. Ft.: 2,210
Shop Sq. Ft.: 3,059
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2 full 1 half

Description: Looking for a well balanced, single story, custom home/workshop combination? This floor plan maximizes great room concept.

Oak

Starting at

$330,806

🏠 2210 sq ft 🏭 3059 sq ft shop

3 BR • 2 full 1 half

Single Family: Jackson Residential

Style: Executive Ranch
Sq. Ft.: 2,814
Bedrooms: 3 plus office
Bathrooms: 3
Walls: 6-1/2" R-26

Description: Perfect for a corner or deep lot, this executive ranch floor plan boasts 3 bedrooms plus a home office. Features a large walk-in pantry.

Jackson

Starting at

$174,715

🏠 2814 sq ft

3 BR • 3 full

Single Family: Water's Edge Residential

Style: Modern
Sq. Ft.: 1,294
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1 full 1 half
Walls: Up to R-48

Description: Open spaces and minimization of hallways. This plan features full-length windows, large overhangs and exposed wood beams.

Water's Edge

Starting at

$101,583

🏠 1294 sq ft

2 BR • 1 full 1 half

What Comes Included

Every DreamStart Homestead Shell is intentionally designed to remove confusion and create confidence from day one.

Each shell includes:

A professionally built structural system designed for long-term durability
A fully weather-tight exterior that protects your investment year-round
Engineered building plans that support permitting and inspections
A flexible interior footprint that adapts to your layout, lifestyle, and future needs
An open, unfinished interior that gives you full freedom over timing and finishes
A clear roadmap for what comes next — without forcing you to decide everything now

This isn’t about cutting corners, it’s about building smarter and with intention.

Build With Help or Build Yourself

There’s more than one right way to finish your home.
That’s why DreamStart supports three clear build pathways.

Build It Yourself

For those who want full ownership of the process.

Build With Help (Friendgineers Pathway)

For those who want full ownership of the process.

Guided Build Support

For those who want clarity and confidence throughout the process.

No matter which path you choose, the goal stays the same:
a simpler, more empowering way to build your homestead.