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  • Front elevation of a Low Country Coastal style home with double stacked porches, lap siding, and classical Southern symmetry

    Plan 11-1592 – Birch Point Pavilion | Low Country – 4-Bed, 5.5-Bath, 5,013 SF – House plan details

  • Front exterior of a New American Traditional Suburban style home with horizontal lap siding, board-and-batten accents, covered front porch, and side-entry garage

    Plan 16-1211 – Collins Lodge | New American – 3-Bed, 4-Bath, 3,783 SF – House plan details

  • Front exterior view of a luxury coastal shingle style house with elevated foundation, wraparound porches, stone base, and classic seaside architectural detailing

    Plan 11-1900 – Alder Brook Retreat | Coastal – 5-Bed, 5-Bath, 4,093 SF – House plan details

  • Front exterior view of a Southern Farmhouse style home featuring stone foundation, horizontal siding, and a large covered porch with white columns.

    Plan 9-1755 – Beaufort Cottage | Southern Farmhouse – 3-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 3,215 SF – House plan details

  • Plan  17-1936 - Morgan Crossing |  French Country - 5-Bed, 5.5-Bath, 4,209 SF

    Plan 17-1936 – Morgan Crossing | French Country – 5-Bed, 5.5-Bath, 4,209 SF – House plan details

  • Front elevation of a modern coastal Low Country style townhome with horizontal siding, stone base, stacked balconies, and three-car garage layout

    Plan 19-2393 – The White House | Coastal Townhome – 4-Bed, 4-Bath, 3,464 SF – House plan details

  • Front elevation of modern urban contemporary narrow lot homes with vertical massing, colorful siding, and covered porches

    Plan 20-2029 – The Thomas House | Contemporary – 4-Bed, 5-Bath, 1,855 SF – House plan details

  • Front elevation of a New American Traditional style house featuring painted brick, horizontal siding, gabled rooflines, and an attached garage

    Plan 20-1954 – The Davis Estate | New American – 5-Bed, 3.5-Bath, 4,082 SF – House plan details

  • Front elevation of a New American farmhouse style home with white lap siding, black shutters, symmetrical windows, and covered entry porch

    Plan 13-1199 – Cedar Hill Residence | New American – 4-Bed, 3.5-Bath, 1,706 SF – House plan details

  • Front exterior of a Georgian Colonial style brick home with symmetrical windows, central entry porch, dormers, and manicured lawn

    Plan 8-1934 – Thompson Ridge | Georgian Colonial – 4-Bed, 3.5-Bath, 4,907 SF – House plan details

  • Front elevation of an elevated Coastal Beach House with horizontal siding, multiple covered balconies, ground-level garage, and Low Country coastal architecture

    Plan 20-2093 – Thompson Walk | Coastal – 3-Bed, 5-Bath, 3,035 SF – House plan details

  • Front view of Georgian and Traditional Colonial style home with full brick exterior, dark shutters, arched entry, and steep gable roof

    Plan 8-1862 – Brown Meadow | Georgian – 3-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 2,519 SF – House plan details

  • Front view of a Modern Farmhouse with white horizontal siding, black shutters, gabled rooflines, and a full covered front porch inspired by Colonial design.

    Plan 14-1541 – Laurel Cove Cottage | Modern Farmhouse – 3-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 1,980 SF – House plan details

  • Front exterior view of a Coastal Low Country style home with elevated design, wide porches, horizontal siding, and classic Southern architectural details

    Plan 18-1424 – The Griffin Cottage | Coastal – 4-Bed, 3.5-Bath, 2,722 SF – House plan details

  • Front elevation of a New American Modern Traditional home with French Country influence, featuring stone masonry, painted brick, steep gables, and symmetrical windows

    Plan 15-1167 – Sycamore Ridge House | New American – 5-Bed, 5-Bath, 4,547 SF – House plan details

  • Front elevation of a Craftsman Shingle Style house featuring cedar shingle siding, stone accents, gabled rooflines, and a covered porch

    Plan 17-1062 – The Jones House | Craftsman – 3-Bed, 3.5-Bath, 2,677 SF – House plan details

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    Plan 20-1278 – The Campbell Haven | New American – 5-Bed, 4.5-Bath, 4,295 SF – House plan details

  • Front elevation of a New American style home with horizontal lap siding, gabled rooflines, blue shutters, and a welcoming covered front porch

    Plan 13-1405 – Beechwood Brook Cottage | New American – 4-Bed, 3.5-Bath, 2,830 SF – House plan details

  • Front exterior of a Traditional Southern Cottage style home with Cape Cod influence, horizontal siding, shutters, and a covered front porch

    Plan 17-1034 – The Diaz Cottage | Traditional Southern Cottage – 4-Bed, 4-Bath, 2,879 SF – House plan details

  • Front elevation of a Craftsman Cottage style home featuring shingle siding, stone wainscoting, arched entry, and symmetrical gables

    Plan 19-1443 – The Cook Manor | Craftsman Cottage – 3-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 1,744 SF – House plan details

  • Front exterior of a Coastal Farmhouse style home featuring board and batten siding, metal porch roof, dormer windows, and a welcoming covered front porch

    Plan 9-1382 – Magnolia Plantation | Coastal Farmhouse – 4-Bed, 3.5-Bath, 3,175 SF – House plan details

  • Front elevation of a Coastal Traditional shingle style house with double porches, board and batten siding, elevated foundation, and balcony railings

    Plan 19-1743 – Bennett Walk | Coastal Traditional – 3-Bed, 1-Bath, 1,300 SF – House plan details

  • Front elevation of a coastal beach house with raised pier foundation, horizontal lap siding, dual staircases, and large covered porches

    Plan 13-1359 – Chestnut Valley Estate | Coastal – 5-Bed, 5.5-Bath, 3,670 SF – House plan details

  • Front elevation of New American Traditional style home with stone accents, horizontal siding, dormer windows, and landscaped entry

    Plan 17-1606 – Nelson Ridge | New American – 3-Bed, 3.5-Bath, 3,780 SF – House plan details

  • Elevated coastal beach house with white horizontal siding, metal roof, exterior staircases, and stacked covered porches designed for seaside living

    Plan 19-1313 – Morris Meadow | Coastal – 3-Bed, 3.5-Bath, 5,200 SF – House plan details

At My Home Floor Plans, we offer 1000’s of expertly crafted designs featuring rear entry garages. Each plan includes editable CAD files, permit-ready PDFs, structural engineering, and an unlimited-build license. Whether you're designing for a narrow lot, traditional neighborhood design (TND) standards, or simply want a clean front elevation, our plans give you the flexibility and elegance you're after.

Why Choose a Rear Entry Garage?

  • Enhanced curb appeal: The garage door is hidden from the street, making your front elevation look polished and inviting.
  • Better street presence: Ideal for communities where architecture is the focal point, not vehicles.
  • Improved safety: Rear garages reduce driveway traffic crossing sidewalks—perfect for families with children.
  • More flexible layouts: Rear alley access allows creative room placement and landscaping in the front yard.

Incorporating a rear entry garage opens doors—literally and creatively—to cleaner street views and better neighborhood integration. This feature is particularly popular in traditional and modern suburban neighborhoods alike.

What to Expect in Our Rear Entry Garage Plans

Every plan in our house plans with rear entry garage collection includes:

  • Alley-load access with detailed garage turning radius and dimensions
  • Unlimited build license and included structural engineering
  • Editable CAD files and PDF blueprints
  • Custom modifications at half the cost of competitors
  • Free foundation changes to slab, crawl, or basement

Browse with confidence knowing all our plans are build-proven and include everything you need—no guessing games, no hidden costs.

Benefits of Rear Garage Designs vs. Other Garage Layouts

There are several garage orientation types, and each serves different goals. Here's how rear entry garage house plans compare to alternatives:

Garage Type Advantages Ideal For
Rear Entry Preserves front curb appeal, alley-loaded access, better for tight urban or TND lots Urban infill, HOA communities
Side Entry Minimizes garage visibility, adds driveway space Wider lots, luxury homes
Garage Under Efficient use of sloped lots, saves footprint Hillside builds, small lot footprint
Split Garage Separates vehicle areas, great for workshop or storage Large families, hobbyists
Tandem Garage Saves lot width, extra car or boat storage Longer lots, narrow frontage

Rear Entry Garage Styles & Configurations

You’ll find rear entry garage house plans in a wide range of styles including:

Rear garages also allow flexible features like detached guest suites, mudrooms, storage lofts, or rear courtyard patios.

Smart Space-Saving for Narrow & Alley Access Lots

For city dwellers or narrow-lot buyers, house plans with rear entry garage features are incredibly efficient. Alley access ensures you can use the full width of your lot for living space instead of sacrificing front-facing square footage for a driveway.

This approach is especially ideal for areas with tight setback requirements or for TND (Traditional Neighborhood Design) communities where garage visibility is discouraged. It’s also great for narrow house plans.

Popular Sizes for Rear Entry Garage Homes

You’ll find these garage plans across many size categories:

Rear Entry Garage FAQs

Wondering what else you should know about this style? We’ve got answers below.

What is a rear entry garage?

A rear entry garage is a garage accessed from the back of the lot, typically via alleyways. It helps preserve the beauty and symmetry of the home's front elevation.

Do rear entry garage homes cost more to build?

In general, no. Construction costs are comparable, but lot prep may be slightly higher in areas without established alley access.

Are these plans good for narrow lots?

Yes. They maximize front-yard usage and preserve lot width for interior living space rather than a wide driveway.

Can I customize a rear entry garage plan?

Absolutely. All our plans are fully editable with CAD and include free foundation changes. Customizations are also available for half the cost of competitors.

Where can I find these plans?

Explore our collection at House Plans with Rear Entry Garage.

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