Find a property’s price per square foot from price and living area, or invert a target price per square foot to an implied price.
Price divided by living area
Price per square foot is a listing screen: sale or asking price divided by finished living area in US square feet. Inverting a target rate times area gives an implied price. House affordability estimates a budget from income and DTI. The area converter changes units. Gross rent multiplier divides price by annual rent, not by floor area.
Price per square foot = property price ÷ living area Implied price = living area × price per square foot
Example
A $400,000 home with 2,000 square feet of living area is $200 per square foot. The same 2,000 square feet at $212.50 per square foot implies a $425,000 price.
Which square feet to enter
Listings may use heated living area, gross building area, or include a basement, garage, or porch. Use the same definition as the comparables. Lot size, condition, view, and unfinished space can still move two homes with the same rate. This page does not convert ping or square meters; use the area converter first.
Frequently asked questions
Is this the same as house affordability?
No. Affordability estimates a budget from income, debts, and DTI. This page only divides a known price by area.
Should I include the garage or basement?
Use the same finished-area definition as the listing or appraisal you are comparing.
Can I enter square meters?
Convert to square feet on the area converter first. This page is US square feet.
Does a lower rate mean a better buy?
It means less price per foot of the area you entered. Condition, lot, and location can still reverse the ranking.